Category: Examiner Calendar
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Community Christian Choir to hold registration
The Community Christian Choirs, an interfaith group of Christian singers from central New Jersey and surrounding areas, now celebrating its 10th year in ministry, is accepting singers of all ages and abilities from kindergarten through adults for their upcoming season. The various divisions of the choirs are known for their innovative programming of diverse musical…
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‘Self-defense for Women’ offered by park system
“Self-defense for Women” will be offered by the Monmouth County Park System on Fridays, Jan. 21-March 4, at the Manasquan Reservoir Visitor Center, Windeler Road, Colts Neck. Women ages 13 and up will receive instruction on how to physically defend themselves and how to become more aware of possible threats in their surroundings. The class…
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Third annual ‘Cupid’s Ball’ set for Feb. 5
The Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence (MTFEE) will host its third annual “Cupid’s Ball” Feb. 5 at the Woodlake Country Club, Lakewood. An open bar cocktail hour will be held from 7-8 p.m., followed by a four-course dinner with dancing and music. The evening will wrap up at midnight. The black-tie-optional event will include…
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Millstone church to host guitar workshop
United Presbyterian Church of Millstone will host a guitar workshop by guitarist Patrick Karwan Jan. 19, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Karwan is a former session guitarist with a New York City recording company. He has appeared at the Electric Factory and the Filmore East in New York City, and recorded with a variety of bands in the…
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Hope Fire Company receives federal grant
U.S. Sens. Jon Corzine and Frank Lautenberg announced recently that a $68,746 Federal Emergency Management Administration grant to the Hope Fire Company, Allentown. The grant is part of an ongoing effort by the federal government to fund first responders. More than $449 million was awarded to fire departments across the country in 2004, according to…
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Friday night dinners served by Millstone Elks
Millstone Elks Lodge 2613 serves Friday night dinners from 6-8 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children, unless otherwise noted. Proceeds benefit charities supported by the Elks. Reservations are not required. The next dinner will be held Jan. 14 and will feature chicken francese and chicken parmesan, by Ray and Steve.…
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Art contest open to high school students
Network 1 Financial is sponsoring an art contest open to all Monmouth County high school students. Art must be original, no larger than 18 inches wide by 24 inches high, and eligible forms include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels and electronic. Artwork must follow the theme “Putting the World in the Palm of Your Hand.” The…
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Programs provide help for survivors of rape
The Rape Care Program of 180 Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, will present a program on the role of male support in the area of sexual assault and violence. According to a press release from 180, the definition of victim has been expanded to not only include the individual who was physically assaulted, but also the…
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Museum seeks art submissions for exhibit
The Montclair Art Museum (MAM) is accepting submissions of art work for consideration to be exhibited in the “New Jersey Arts Annual:Fine Arts” exhibit through Feb. 1. The New Jersey Arts Annual is a series of fine arts and crafts exhibitions highlighting the works of visual artists and crafts people in the state. The juried…
