Category: Examiner Calendar
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Middletown Elks fluke tournament slated Aug. 18
Middletown Elks fluke tournament slated Aug. 18 The Middletown Elks Lodge No. 2179 will hold its annual Fluke Tournament Aug. 18. Entry fee is $75 per boat, and the top prize awarded is $5,000. Proceeds benefit various Elks’ charities. A captain’s meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at the lodge at 251…
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Sheriff invites public to accreditation process
Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley is inviting members of the public to attend an informational forum as part of the Law Enforcement Division’s efforts to maintain national accreditation. The public information forum will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Freeholders Meeting Room, second floor of the Hall of Records, Main Street,…
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Blues and folk singers to headline festival
"Blues master" Guy Davis, folk singer Richard Shindell and singer/songwriter Jess Klein are just a sampling of performers who will appear at the 26th annual Clearwater Festival Aug. 18-19 at Sunset Park, Asbury Park. The event, which has relocated to Asbury Park from Sandy Hook, will run from noon to dusk each day. Admission is…
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Clearwater Festival volunteers sought
Volunteers are being sought for the 26th annual Clearwater Festival "Revive—Restore—Renew" slated for Aug. 18-19 at Sunset Park, Asbury Park. The festival is said to be the largest and longest-running eco-festival in New Jersey. Festival organizers are urging individuals to sign up as quickly as possible, because the festival is moving to a new site…
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Park system offers canoeing lessons
Park system offers canoeing lessons The Monmouth County Park System has scheduled "Introduction to Canoeing" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 14 at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Area residents age 10 and older (under 18 with parent) are invited to learn about safety, equipment and strokes. Afterward, participants will practice paddling techniques.…
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Trails workshop to be offered in Millstone July 17
Celeste Tracy, New Jersey trails coordinator for the Environmental Protection Agency, will conduct a hands-on trails workshop at the next meeting of the Horsemen’s Association of Millstone Township. The group will meet at 7:30 p.m. July 17 at the Millstone Community Center, Route 524, Clarksburg. The meeting is open to the public — residents and…
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United Way selects new board, officers
United Way of Monmouth County celebrated the selection of nine new board members at the 33rd Board of Directors Annual Meeting recently held at Monmouth Racetrack, Oceanport. Those elected to serve one three-year term include: Matthew Appell, assistant vice president, Commerce Bank, Tinton Falls; Thomas Connors, vice president, First Union Bank, Toms River; Donna Coulson,…
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Briefs Charity Ball Committee begins 55th season
Briefs Charity Ball Committee begins 55th season The Monmouth Park Charity Ball Committee has begun work on its 55th annual event, the Turf Charity Ball, scheduled for Aug. 4 at a new site, the Shore Casino, Atlantic Highlands. This year’s theme is "By the Sea, the Beautiful Sea." Honorees this year are supporter Judith H.…
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In Brief Millstone Library offers summer activities
In Brief Millstone Library offers summer activities The Millstone Township Library, located in the Millstone Elementary School, will be open from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, beginning July 12 and ending Aug. 23. In addition to the weekly story time at 11 a.m. each week, the library has scheduled the following children’s activities: On…
