Category: Independent Calendar
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘Runway for Recovery’ slated for Oct. 16
The Blue Bay Inn, Atlantic Highlands, will host the second annual “Runway for Recovery” Oct. 16 from 6:30-11 p.m. A charity event for breast cancer, it will include a fashion show with models that have survived breast cancer. Fashions will be from Cocotay, Atlantic Highlands, and Glow Boutique, Shrewsbury. Copper Canyon restaurant will serve a…
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M’town Recreation trip to ‘Spamalot’ Oct. 12
Middletown Township Department of Parks and Recreation & Middletown Cultural & Arts Council will sponsor a trip to “Spamalot” on Broadway Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. (8 p.m. show time). Cost is $120 per person for transportation and orchestra seating. Individuals younger than age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The trip will depart…
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Woman’s Club project: kits for dom. violence victims
The Bayshore Woman’s Club of Matawan is sponsoring a Make a Difference Day project and providing first night kits for victims of domestic violence. Items will be collected at the clubhouse at 199 Jackson St., Matawan, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Needed are new women’s flannel or sweat pants in size medium, large or…
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Auxiliary seeking pjs, Halloween costumes
The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No.2179, 1 Veterans Lane, Port Monmouth section of Middletown, are hosting an ongoing pajama party for children in need and are seeking donations of new pajamas. Needed are new pajamas in size 2T to 16 for boys and girls. Pajamas may be dropped at the Post…
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Open house at Holmdel high school Oct. 18, 24
St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, will hold an open house for prospective seventh- and eighth-grade students Oct. 18 and 24 from 7-9 p.m. Families are welcome to attend. For more information, call (732) 739-0800 or visit www.sjvhs.com.
