Category: Independent Calendar

  • Jersey Shore Rose Society to meet Aug. 25

    Jersey Shore Rose Society (JSRS), will hold a meeting Aug. 25 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Hamilton First Aid Building, 3600 Route 33, Neptune. The meeting will feature a beginners clinic conducted by consulting rosarians from 12:30-1:30 p.m., and a discussion on the September rose show and seasonal topics. For more information, call (732) 836-…

  • Deadline for citizen police academy Sept. 1

    Applications are now being accepted for enrollment in the 13th annual Citi zen Police Academy Thursdays Sept. 13-Nov. 8 from 7-9 p.m. at the Mon mouth County Police Academy, Free hold. Deadline for applying is Sept. 1. The 18-hour academy is designed to give attendees an overview of law en forcement services in Monmouth County.…

  • Jazz Lobsters concert in Keyport Aug. 23

    Keyport Business Alliance will present the Keyport summer concert series with a performance by the 15-member Jazz Lobsters Aug. 23 from 7-9 p.m. at Keyport Mini Park, West Front Street. In case of rain, the show will be held in the American Legion Hall, 81 W. Front St. There will also be a farmers market…

  • Collection for needy kids under way at church

    The mission outreach at Holmdel Community Church, 40 Main St., is collecting back to school donations for needy children through Oct. 3. Needed are boys or girls jeans, slacks and tops size seven through 18 and junior sizes; boys and girls socks (no knee highs); boys boxer shorts and girls underwear sizes seven through 18;…

  • Trike-a-thon slated for Aug. 17 in Hazlet

    The St. Jude trike-a-thon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, will be held Aug. 17 in Hazlet. The sponsor is Am2pm Child Care Learning Center, Hazlet. The week-long event is designed to expose preschoolers to using riding toys safely, and provides a parent awareness program. Call Raj at (732) 264-3200 or visit www.stjude.org/trike.

  • Blood drive at Belford church Aug. 18

    New Jersey Blood Services will host a blood drive Aug. 18 from noon-5:30 p.m. at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 302 Church St., Belford section of Middletown. For more information or to make an appointment, call (800) 933-2566.

  • Middletown VFW annual picnic Aug. 19

    Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No. 2179, and its Ladies Auxiliary, 1 Veterans Lane, Port Monmouth section of Middletown, will host its annual picnic Aug. 19 from noon-6 p.m. The event features free beer and soda, music, raffles and children’s games. Foods will include chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, clams and sausage. Proceeds benefit the…

  • Middletown Historical Soc. meeting Aug. 20

    Middletown Township Historical Society will hold its annual August field trip and meeting Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Twin Lights of the Navesink, Highlands (rain or shine). Members and guests may arrive early to tour the grounds. The lecture is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be available. For more…

  • Society’s annual arts and crafts fair Aug. 18

    The Atlantic Highlands Historical Society will hold its annual arts and craft fair Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. its building at First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands (rain date Aug. 19). The event will feature artwork, crafts, and foods. For more information, call Nance at (732) 291-0100 or visit www.atlantic artisans.com.