Category: Independent Calendar

  • Park System offers ceramics classes this fall

    Monmouth County Park System is offering an array of classes at its creative arts center at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. Openings still exist in several programs. Adult ceramics will be offered Thursdays from 9 a.m.-noon, Nov. 1- Dec. 13, $66 per person (no class Nov. 22). Students will learn techniques…

  • Winter directory available from Park System

    The Monmouth County Park System will release the winter issue of its directory Nov. 1. It features details about special events and nature, recreation and sports programs for December-February. Registration for winter programs begins Nov. 7 at 8 a.m. The issue is available at most county parks and online at www.monmouthcountyparks. com. The Park System…

  • Blacksmith demonstration at Holmdel farm Nov. 11

    Monmouth County Park System will hold free activities at Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel, during November, beginning with a blacksmith demonstration Nov. 11 from 1-3 p.m. A cookstove demonstration will be Nov. 17 from noon-2 p.m. Farm staff will prepare a dish using Victorian-era tools and techniques at the farm’s kitchen. “Music Man” Rich Marzec…

  • Mat. Italian American Association seeks members

    The Matawan Italian American Association invites men and women of Italian descent to join the organization. The group meets monthly at Yesterday’s Restaurant, Hazlet. For more information, call (732) 264-2489 or (732) 583-9340.

  • ‘Understanding Memory Loss’ at library Nov. 1

    The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will present “Understanding Memory Loss,” a free educational program for family caregivers Nov. 1 from 11 a.m.-noon at Middletown Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, Middletown. Participants will learn the difference between ordinary forgetfulness and warning signs of memory loss, steps to getting a diagnosis if memory problems…

  • Auxiliary seeking vendors for craft show

    The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hazlet Fire Company No. 1 is seeking vendors for its craft show, scheduled for Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price is $25 for an 8-foot space. To reserve a space, call Linda at (732) 264-1863.

  • ‘Sounds of World Music’ at meeting house Nov. 4

    Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft section of Middletown, will welcome Badal Roy & Friends performing “Sounds of World Music,” Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. Badal Roy is a leading tabla or Indian hand drum players. The ensemble includes bansuri bamboo flute, soprano saxophone, percussion and guitar. The concert is suitable for…

  • Register for Recreation’s ‘Mad Science’ by Nov. 2

    Hazlet Recreation will sponsor a eightweek “Mad Science” program for children in grades one through three beginning Nov. 5 from 4:30-5:30 p.m., with deadline to register Nov. 2. Classes will cover “Detective Science,” “Kitchen Chemistry,” “Movie Effects,” and other topics. Fee is $96, with a $15 fee after Nov. 2. Classes are at Cullen Center,…

  • Vendor Day at Leonardo First Aid Nov. 3

    Leonardo First Aid Building, Viola Ave, Leonardo section of Middletown will host a Vendor Day Nov. 3 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Donation is $2. For more information, call (732) 291-8650 or e-mail [email protected].