Category: Independent Calendar
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Audubon bird walk at Sandy Hook July 12
The Monmouth County Audubon Society will lead an evening bird walk July 12 at 6 p.m. beginning at the visitors center at Sandy Hook (rain or shine). Attendees will be led by Audubon members to look for nesters and shore birds. Birds that may be seen include osprey, least and common terns, herons and egrets.…
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Programs, Casino Night slated at Poricy Park
Poricy Park, Oak Hill Road, Middletown, will hold a program on backyard composting for teens and adults will be July 11 at 7:30 p.m. A master gardener will teach attendees how to compost trash to feed gardens. Casino Night will be July 21 from 7-11 p.m. The event is for adults only and will feature…
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‘Bringing History Into Schools’ July 18
Atlantic Highlands Historical Society will present “Bringing Our History Into the Schools,” July 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Strauss Mansion, 27 Prospect Circle, Atlantic Highlands. Local history author and society Vice President John King will demonstrate a learning program for local schools based on Atlantic Highlands history and using the Strauss Mansion. The program is…
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First-aid squad to hold open house July 14
The Atlantic Highlands First Aid & Safety Squad, 10 E. Highland Ave., will hold an open house for prospective members July 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No experience is required, and free training is provided. Call (732) 291-8118 or visit www.ahfirstaid.org. Republican Club to hold fundraisers for SPCA The Middletown Republican Club will accept monetary…
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Programs for kids and adults at Thompson Park
The Monmouth County Park System will present “Summer Shells” for children age 5-8 with an adult July 21 from 12:30-2 p.m. Attendees will create a keepsake ocean scene on a ceramic plate. Fee is $23 per pair. “Children’s Handbuilt Pottery” for children age 10-17 will be Saturdays July 28-Aug. 25 from 9-11 a.m. Attendees will…
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‘Comedy of Errors’ opens July 13
Holmdel Theatre Company will present William Shakespeare’s “Comedy of Errors,” July 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. at the Duncan Smith Theater, 36 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel. The play will feature Linda Beuthe, Eric Garcia, Dave Harris, Stephen Hirsekorn, Siobhan Krier, Dan Ricker, Geoff Shields, Carolyn Slesinski, Frank Van Syckel and Erikka Walsh.…
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Blood drive at Matawan church July 10
New Jersey Blood Services will conduct a blood drive 3-8:30 p.m. July 10 at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 133 Amboy Road, Matawan. Blood and platelet donors must be at least age 17, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good general health. New Jersey Blood Services also offers a college scholarship program for students…
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Knights to hold breakfast, ‘Summertime Dinner’
St. Joseph’s Council No. 3402 Knights of Columbus, 54 Route 35 north, Keyport, will hold a “Second Sunday” breakfast July 8 from 8:30-11 a.m. The menu will include omelets, eggs, french toast, pancakes and other items. The cost is $5, $4 for seniors and children younger than age 10, and free for children younger than…
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Food drive at concert slated for July 9
The New York Philharmonic will expand its weeklong food drive when it performs July 9 at 8 p.m. at PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel. The orchestra will collaborate with the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, and concert-goers are invited to donate nonperishable food items. Representatives will be stationed at tables at the arts center.…
