Category: Independent Calendar

  • Vendors sought for church’s ‘Octoberfest’

    Faith Reformed Church, Middle Road, Hazlet, is seeking vendors for its 15th annual “Octoberfest” Oct. 6 (rain date Oct. 7). The event will feature crafters, pony rides, facepainting, pumpkin painting, a cake sale, flea market and various foods. For more information, call the church at (732) 888-0200.

  • Fundraiser for toddler Oct. 7 at Holmdel Park

    A fundraising barbecue to benefit AlbieJoe Ostervich will be held Oct. 7 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Holmdel Park. Ostervich, Union Beach, is a 4-year-old boy diagnosed with biphenotypic ALL leukemia. The event will feature hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, soft drinks, and games. Spiderman will also arrive at 1 p.m. A 50/50 sponsored by the…

  • Poricy Conservancy announces activities

    Poricy Park Conservancy, Middletown, will participate in the annual Middletown Day, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo section of Middletown (rain or shine). Poricy will feature children’s crafts, quilting demonstrations, and information about the park. Volunteers will also be on hand to explain about upcoming park…

  • Holmdel Half Century Club to meet Oct. 2

    The Holmdel Half Century Club will hold its next meeting Oct. 2 at noon. A nurse will be available, the nominating committee will give its preliminary report, and Kathy Logan will report on the club’s plans for Holmdel Community Day. Drop-in day will be Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by line…

  • ‘Light Lunch,’ space exhibit offered at museum

    The Friends of the Monmouth Museum is offering a “Light Lunch and Lecture” series. “The Art of Quilts” will be presented by quilter and fiber artist Jane Johnson Oct. 22. She will demonstrate how to incorporate quilts into the modern environment as works of art using the elements of color, design and message. Don Magee…

  • Jazz, ‘Campus Fridays’ slated at Brookdale

    Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown, will present an evening of jazz by Art Deco, its trio-in-residence, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. at the performing arts center. The ensemble consists of Joe Accurso, Atlantic Highlands and trio founder; bassist Gary Mazzaroppi, Fair Haven; and guitarist Doug Clarke, Asbury Park. Tickets are…

  • ‘Parenting Your Teenager’ begins Oct. 2

    Lincroft Presbyterian Church (LPC) will host “Parenting Your Teenager: Building a Positive Relationship With Your Teen” Oct. 2 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road. The series will continue Oct. 9, 16 and 23 at the church at West Front Street and Everett Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. The four-part…

  • Historical Society to present talk, Victorian tea

    Keyport Historical Society will host “New Jersey Historical Divers” presented by Dan Lieb Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Steamboat Dock Museum, Broad Street, Keyport. Lieb is president of the New Jersey Historical Divers Association. He will present a look at the world of diving and discovering historic shipwrecks. Light desserts and refreshments will be…

  • Vendor space available for VFW indoor market

    Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2179 and its Ladies and Men’s Auxiliaries will hold an indoor market Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the post at Route 36, Port Monmouth section of Middletown. The event will feature more than 100 vendor tables, and spaces are still available. Price is $25 for one…