Category: Independent Calendar

  • Chess program under way in Middletown

    Middletown’s Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department is offering a chess program for children and adults, with weekly tournaments Thursdays at 4 p.m. at Croydon Hall, Leonardville Road, Leonardo section of Middletown. Tournaments last approximately one month with successive tournaments starting as each new tournament is completed. Monthly tournaments are the first Saturday of each…

  • Deadline Oct. 25 to enter ‘Music Idol’ contest

    Rock’n Music Academy, 500 Route 35 south, Middletown, is accepting entries for its “Rock’n Music Idol” charity event with entry deadline Oct. 25. The competition is a search for New Jersey musicians in the categories of guitar, bass, drums, keyboard/piano, vocals, and vocals/instrument. It is open to students ages 7-17 and split into age brackets…

  • Historical Society’s ‘Tea on the Titanic’ Oct. 20

    Keyport Historical Society will hold its 11th annual Victorian tea and fashion show, “Tea on the Titanic,” Oct. 20 from 1-4 p.m. at Keyport Yacht Club, 115 First St. Vintage clothing will be modeled by The Performing Arts Ensemble featuring Jackie LaPolla. Guests are encouraged to dress up for the event, which will include gifts,…

  • Aberdeen meeting on crime prevention Oct. 23

    Aberdeen Neighborhood Watch and Aberdeen Township Police Department will host a meeting Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the municipal building. All residents are encouraged to attend the meeting, which will address topics related to crime prevention and seek to recruit new Neighborhood Watch members. For more information, call Detective Sgt. Michael O’Dwyer at (732)…

  • Training begins Oct. 18 for 2nd Floor volunteers

    The 2nd Floor youth helpline of 180 Turning Lives Around Inc., Hazlet, is seeking individuals age 18 or older interested in becoming trained volunteers to offer guidance and help adolescents in the community. 2nd Floor is a toll-free helpline dedicated to youth issues and addresses issues such as peer relationships, substance abuse, and dating relationships.…

  • Talk on ‘Helicopters at War’ at center Oct. 20

    The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans; Memorial Foundation will host a lecture and slide show, “Helicopters at War: Vietnam to Iraq,” Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. The program will be at the Vietnam Era Educational Center, Holmdel. Helicopter pilot and Iraq war veteran Lt. Col. Mark A. Preston, N.J. Army National Guard will present the program.…

  • Boy Scout Troop 331 to meet Oct. 23

    Boy Scout Troop 331, Holmdel, will hold its next meeting Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the multipurpose room of Village School, 67 McCampbell Road. The troop is seeking new members, also. For information on either joining the troop or general questions, call Scoutmaster Brian McMullen at (732) 346-2056 or visit www.Troop331.org.

  • Hazlet church’s fall fest slated for Oct. 20

    St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2000 Florence Ave., Hazlet, will hold its 15th annual fall fest and craft fair Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature various homemade crafts and baked goods made by parish members. Breakfast and lunch will be served and will feature New England clam chowder. Donations…

  • Rabies, flu/pneumonia clinics in Hazlet, A’deen

    Hazlet-Aberdeen Health Department will conduct a rabies clinic Oct. 20 from 9 a.m.-noon. The free clinic will be at the Department of Public Works, Leocadia Court, Hazlet. Dogs must be on a leash, and cats must be in carriers. The Health Department will hold flu/pneumonia immunization clinics for individuals age 18 or older Oct. 23…