Category: Examiner Calendar

  • Mummers-style string band seeks new members

    The Happy Days String Band, whose program features Philadelphia-style "Mummers" music, is looking for new members of all ages, male and female, who can play the accordion, banjo, drums, clarinet, saxophone, violin, string bass or bass guitar. Also needed are strutters and support personnel. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Neptune…

  • The perfect tree

    The perfect tree MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Jackson residents Thomas Ahde and Gerard Heininger, both 13, haul their tree home at the Noreika farm in Millstone Township.

  • Community Bulletin Board ‘Operation Sleighbells’ now under way

    Community Bulletin Board ‘Operation Sleighbells’ now under way Community Bulletin Board ‘Operation Sleighbells’ now under way Family & Children’s Service (FCS), Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, has announced its holiday giving program, "Operation Sleighbells," is now under way. FCS is seeking donations of new clothing, toys, books, CDs, gift certificates, and food for Monmouth and…

  • Allentown women’s club open to area women

    The Women’s Association of Allentown meets at the Allentown Library on the second Monday of the month from September to May. This year’s officers are co-presidents Kathy Can and Jeanine Consoli, secretary Lynn King, treasurer Maria Linsmayer, and sunshine chair Monica Pyle. The association supports local organizations such as Allentown First Aid, Hope Fire Company,…

  • Holiday greenery

    Holiday greenery MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Vince Haba and son Trevor (top photo) from Princeton Junction are pleased with their final selection at the Noreika tree farm in Millstone Township. Benjamin Levine, 2, (above) checks out a Christmas tree at the Noreika farm last weekend.

  • From the sidelines

    From the sidelines MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Jenn Alessi, Cream Ridge, watches a basketball game at Allentown High School with son, Jake, 6, and daughter, Morgan, 3.

  • County library system reaches milestone

    The Monmouth County Library System announced that it had its busiest year ever, reaching another circulation milestone. As of Dec. 11, the library had a total circulation of 3 million items in one year at the headquarters in Manalapan and the 10 branch locations. As in the past, books remain the most popular item checked…

  • U.F. judging of decorated homes runs thru Dec. 24

    U.F. judging of decorated homes runs thru Dec. 24 Upper Freehold Township will sponsor a holiday home decorating contest. The categories are: whimsical, patriotic, business, traditional, and continued contribution to the holiday spirit. Judging will take place Dec. 16-24, and awards will be presented at the reorganization meeting Jan. 7.

  • Holiday lantern walk in Freehold

    The Freehold Center Partnership will help bring the holiday spirit to the borough with the following special event: The annual Lantern Walk is slated for Dec. 19. The walk will follow the presentation of awards for Freehold’s holiday house decorating contest, which will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Hall of Records Plaza. At…