Category: Examiner Calendar

  • The Arc plans events to increase public awareness

    The Arc of Monmouth, a volunteer-based organization devoted to the lifelong issues of mental retardation, will mark National Mental Retardation Awareness Month in March. Throughout the month, The Arc of Monmouth will join chapters of The Arc around the country in a media and public awareness campaign aimed at bringing attention to issues concerning people…

  • 11th-graders invited to apply for Girls State

    The Girls State program sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 31 invites 11th-grade girls in Allentown to consider participating in its annual summer program, which this year will be held at Georgian Court University, Lakewood, June 19-24. Girls State, which began in the 1930s, offers training in the practical processes of self-government and good citizenship…

  • Blood drive scheduled for April 9 in Millstone

    The Millstone Republican Club is sponsoring a blood drive conducted by Central Jersey Blood Center April 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Millstone Community Center, Route 524/Stagecoach Road (next to the Clarksburg Firehouse). For an appointment, call Brenda Tannenbaum, (732) 786-0949, or Kevin Abernethy (609) 371-1255.

  • U.F. Recreation to offer golf, tennis lessons for ages 8-16, adults

    Upper Freehold Township Recreation will offer introductory golf lessons for ages 8-16 and adults. Two sessions will be offered: April 19-May 5 and May 17-June 2. All classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays for each three-week session, for a total of six classes. Ages 8-12 will meet April 19-May 5 from 5-6 p.m., and…

  • Free rabies vaccination clinic set for April 2

    The Monmouth County Board of Health will sponsor a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats April 2 from 2-4 p.m. at the Allentown municipal garage, High Street. Anyone who is a New Jersey resident may participate. For more information, call the health department, (732) 431-7456. Harlem Wizards to take on local basketball ‘stars’…

  • Hospital auxiliary seeks new members

    The Millstone Township Hospital Auxiliary is a nonprofit organization that aims to fulfill its mission of assisting CentraState Medical Center to meet its needs through fund-raising and volunteerism. Auxiliary members are of all ages and from all walks of life. They meet on the first Thursday of the month at the Millstone Township municipal building…

  • Singles group sponsoring bus trip to see ‘Ruth’

    Victory Christian Singles will sponsor a trip to Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster, Pa., July 30 to see “Ruth.” The bus will depart from Georgia Road in Freehold Township. Tickets are $48 per person. For more information, call Bob or Toni LaForge, (732) 409-3225.

  • Beginner tennis lessons offered for older adults

    The Monmouth County Park System is offering a tennis program for active older adults. A beginner-level class will be offered from 10-10:55 a.m. Saturdays, April 2-23, at Dorbrook Recreation Area, Route 537, Colts Neck. Designed for those with little or no experience, the class costs $30 per person. For more information or to register, call…

  • Millstone PTO offering scholarships

    The Millstone Township PTO will once again sponsor a scholarship program in 2005. The PTO is providing $2,000 and is seeking matching funds from individuals and local businesses. The final award totals and recipients will be based upon this effort. The scholarships are based on personal interviews, community service, and an essay on the topic…