Category: Examiner Calendar

The Monmouth County Park System has scheduled the following trips to New England. Preregistration is required for all trips. "The Berkshires and the Boston Pops," Aug. 25-27. This three-day, two-night trip will leave Thompson Park, Lincroft, at 8 a.m. Sunday and return at approximately 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. It includes a guided tour of the Berkshires,…

Participants sought for cultural celebration The Human Relations Council of Freehold Township is sponsoring a "Cultural Diversity Celebration" to acknowledge the contributions made by the various cultures in the community. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Freehold Senior Citizens Center, Jackson Mills Road The event will…

Millstone Charity Gala Sept. 28 at Frogbridge The second annual Millstone Charity Gala is scheduled for Sept. 28 at Frogbridge, Millstone. Proceeds from the event will benefit local organizations within the township. This year the recipients will be the Millstone Township Community Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, the Millstone Township Hospital Auxiliary, and…

Millstone Charity Gala Sept. 28 at Frogbridge The second annual Millstone Charity Gala is scheduled for Sept. 28 at the lakeside verandah and dining room at Frogbridge, Millstone. Proceeds from the event will benefit local organizations within the township. This year the recipients will be the Millstone Township Community Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug…

In "Township Appoints Cable Advisory Committee" in the July 18 issue of the Examiner, a statement that the Open Public Records Act would simplify obtaining public records attributed to Upper Freehold Township Clerk Barbara Bascom was incorrect. Bascom said that the process would become more difficult as a result of the new law. Information in…

VERONICA YANKOWSKI Casey McDonald (l) and Brooke Singer enjoy a ride on the Scrambler at the Monmouth County Fair, Freehold Township, on Saturday.

At the fair Jerry Wolkowitz The setting sun provides a picturesque backdrop for the Ferris wheel, one of the most popular rides at the annual Monmouth County Fair, which ended its five-day run Sunday. Jerry Wolkowitz Olivia Ramos, 2, of Howell gets ready for a ride on the merry-go-round at the Monmouth County Fair Friday.…

The Monmouth County Chapter of Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey will present "Sail to the Stars," its third annual "Dishes for Wishes" event. The fund-raiser will feature a gourmet dinner with wine sampling, prepared by the chefs of Marielle’s Restaurant and Supper Club, Freehold, and will be held from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 11 at Windows…

The Monmouth County Park System offers free nature-related activities on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Georgia Tavern Road, Howell. Suitable for all ages, the activities range from hands-on pond study to a slide show on New Jersey fossils. The Environmental Center features interactive exhibits, multimedia…