Category: Examiner Calendar

  • Homes for dogs, cats and kittens needed

    The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) is seeking foster homes and permanent homes for dogs, cats and kittens. Fostering is approximately a two-month commitment. The shelter also urges current pet owners to have their pets spayed/neutered. MCSPCA offers low-cost spay/neutering to the public. Anyone interested in fostering or adopting…

  • Trail ride rescheduled

    The Millstone River Inaugural Ride, which had to be postponed due to inclement weather, has been rescheduled for Oct. 17, with a rain date of Oct. 18. All previously assigned start times will apply. For further information, contact Audrey Ginolfi at 732-446-6863 or go to www.millstonetrailblazers.com.

  • Allentown Art Guild to host exhibit Oct. 12

    The Allentown Art Guild will host Visions of Hope, an art exhibit that will run from Oct. 12 to Jan. 7 at the Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road, New Egypt. The exhibit will feature works of art that will include paintings in oil, watercolor and acrylic as well as mixed media, mobiles, stained glass, jewelry,…

  • Hidden Children of the Holocaust’ event

    The Perrineville Jewish Center, 855 Perrineville Road, Millstone, will host a brunch and presentation by Dr. Suzanne Vromen, author of “Hidden Children of the Holocaust” at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18. The book details the experience of families during the Holocaust who desperately sought refuge for their children, many of whom found safe havens in Roman…

  • Equestrian Activities Liability Act discussed

    New Jersey Horse Council has announced a series of educational seminars to be held around the state to inform and educate horsemen and women about issues that affect them. The next of these seminars will be held at Rick’s Saddle Shop on Route 539 in Cream Ridge 6-8 p.m. Oct. 15. Patricia Ratner, a New…

  • Church to bless pets

    A Blessing of the Animals will be held 11 a.m. Oct. 10 on the lawn of DeBows United Methodist Church, Jackson. This event commemorates the ministry of St. Francis of Assisi, who had a great love for all of God’s creatures. The church is located at the intersection of Routes 571 and 537, across from…

  • Driving clinic at Horse Park of N.J. Sept. 28

    The Garden State Horse and Carriage Society is hosting an educational driving clinic Sept. 28 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold. The clinicians include Robin Groves and Lore Homer. Sessions with Lore Homer are currently available at $70. Beginners are welcome. Contact Elaine McMinn at 609-259-2791 to secure a session.

  • Allentown festival slated for Oct. 10-11

    Allentown’s annual Fall Festival will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 10-11. The festivities will include vendors and crafters, festival foods, musical entertainment, an antique car show, a scarecrowmaking contest, a petting zoo, a civil war encampment with battle reenactments, baseball games and more. For more information, call 609-208- 1141 or email [email protected].

  • Equine liability seminar to be held

    The New Jersey Horse Council (NJHC) will host an equine liability seminar 6-8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Rick’s Saddle Shop, in the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold. Attorney Patricia Ratner will conduct the seminar and focus on liability and insurance coverage issues, including discussion of cases that have interpreted the Liability Act. The event…