Category: Examiner Calendar

  • Classes offered in art, CPR, painting, chess

    Millstone Township Community Education is offering the following classes this term. All classes will be held at the Millstone Middle School unless otherwise indicated. Preregistration is required for all courses. “Illustration Art for Children,” a three-session course, will be offered by Debra Stasiak, who developed the “Painting with the Masters” art program. Students will bring…

  • Youth helpline, Web site unveiled

    The nonprofit 180 Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, recently unveiled Monmouth County’s first youth helpline, named 2nd Floor, and its Web site, 2ndfloor.org. The helpline number is (888) 222-2228. The program is designed to help children and teens with challenges involving bullying, peer pressure, relationship problems, self-esteem, body image issues, and sexuality. Trained professionals and volunteers…

  • Baby fair at CentraState Medical Center Oct. 26

    Parents, parents-to-be, grandparents and other members of the community are invited to attend CentraState Medical Center’s free baby fair Oct. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Zwerling Auditorium, Route 537, Freehold Township. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet board-certified obstetricians, pediatricians, and family practice physicians. Maternity and child-related products will be…

  • NGA seeks new clothing, gifts for those in need

    The Allentown/Upper Freehold/ Washington Township NGA will hold its annual covered dish luncheon Nov. 5 at noon at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Allentown-Yardville Road, Allentown. The event is open to the community. During this year’s program, the St. John’s Children’s Choir will perform. NGA, also known as New Garments Always or The…

  • Taxes/housing coalition to meet with legislators

    Members of congregations and communities in Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset counties will meet with legislators, mayors, and policy makers at the Central Jersey Public Assembly for Fair Taxes & Affordable Housing at 7 p.m. Oct. 28. Sponsored by the Central Jersey Regional Equity Coalition, the meeting will take place at McCorristin Catholic…

  • Monmouth historical museum seeks volunteers

    The Monmouth County Historical Association is seeking volunteers to help staff its museum, located at 70 Court St. in Freehold. Needed are museum guides/receptionists. All docents will be fully trained. For more information, call Kathy Doherty, (732) 462-1466.

  • Cyber safety workshop Oct. 26 in Millstone

    A workshop on cyber safety will be held Oct. 26 from 7-830 p.m. at the Millstone Middle School library. The free workshop will focus on ways Internet users can protect their personal information from identity theft, and the types of information that should and should not be shared online. Parental awareness of Internet safety issues…

  • Stress management and wellness workshop set

    A one-session workshop addressing the many facets of stress will be held Oct. 27 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Millstone, 211 Millstone Road, Perrineville section of Millstone. The workshop will teach attendees a variety of relaxation techniques, including self-massage, and will focus on positive thinking. The session will be conducted by…

  • Food bank slates events, requests food items

    The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has scheduled the following events to help increase donations to relieve hunger in the local area. “Trick or Trot,” a four-mile race and fitness walk, plus children’s races, will be sponsored by the Jersey Shore Running Club Oct. 24 at Seven Presidents Park, Long Branch. Participants are asked…