Category: Independent Calendar

  • Gift auction for Castle of Dreams Oct. 11

    The annual fall gift auction to benefit Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue will be held Oct. 11 at the reception center at St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church, 172 Freneau Ave., Matawan. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and raffles begin at 8 p.m. The event is for adults only. Prizes include gift baskets and other items.…

  • College’s 40th anniversary event slated for Oct. 13

    Brookdale Community College (BCC), 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown, will celebrate its 40th anniversary with “Founder’s Weekend” Oct. 13. A classic car show featuring celebrity judging will begin at 10 a.m. Car owners interested in displaying cars may register prior to Oct. 13 for $15 or $20 day of event, and join…

  • ‘Bell, Book & Candle’ now at playhouse

    First Avenue Playhouse, 123 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands, will present “Bell, Book & Candle” through Oct. 27. Performances will be Thursday-Saturday at 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:50 p.m.), and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. The theater offers various dinner packages at Atlantic Highlands establishments Memphis Pig Out Restaurant, Focacceria Restaurant, or Julia’s Restaurant. Tickets range…

  • ‘Boogie Your Booty Off’ event for JDRF Oct. 13

    The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) will hold its third annual “Boogie Your Booty Off for Juvenile Diabetes,” Oct. 13 from 7 p.m. to midnight at St. Leo’s Arts and Athletic Center, 50 Hurley’s Lane, Lincroft section of Middletown. The evening will feature musicians from three local bands, Jammin’ With the Boys, Dangerous Willie, and…

  • Book sale at Matawan Aberdeen Library Oct. 13

    Matawan Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will host an outdoor book sale presented by Friends of the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library Oct. 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the library parking lot (rain date Oct. 20). Additional tables will be on Main Street by the post office. Offered will be new fiction, and…

  • Concert, blessing of animals set for Oct. 14

    The First Presbyterian Church, East Highland Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, will hold a garage sale and blessing of the animals Oct. 14. The sale will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and the blessing at 2 p.m. The blessing is open to all area residents and pets. It will feature vocals and hymns with Frank Reck on…

  • Holmdel Community Day slated for Oct. 13

    Holmdel Community Day will take place Oct. 13 from 2-8 p.m. at Cross Farm Park, Holmdel (off Newman Springs Road). Holmdel Township Committee will also declare the week of Oct. 13-20 as Holmdel Week in honor of the 150th anniversary and the observances being planned at that time. Community Day will feature activities, vendors, and…

  • Tickets now on sale for VNACJ’s ‘Riverwind’ fair

    Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ), Red Bank, will hold its 16th annual “Afternoon at Riverwind,” Oct. 14 from 1-4 p.m. at Riverwind, 700 Navesink River Road, Middletown (rain date Oct. 21). The country fair for children will feature events such as a petting zoo, pony and train rides, clowns, a magician, a “pirate…

  • Thompson Park Day slated for Oct. 14

    Monmouth County Park System will hold Thompson Park Day Oct. 14 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. the at the facility on Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. The events will feature kids’ races, a “Diaper Derby,” “Tot Trot,” “Pee Wee Run,” sack races, and a kids’ relay. Stage entertainment will be a variety show from…