Category: Independent Calendar

  • Brookdale PAC to stage ‘The Tempest’ in July

    Brookdale Community College’s Performing Arts Center (PAC), Lincroft section of Middletown, will present “The Tempest” July 12-14, and 19-21 at 7 p.m., and July 15 and 22 at 5 p.m. on the campus’ great lawn. Audiences are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and picnics to the free event. “The Tempest” tells the story of Prospero,…

  • Hazlet ‘Concerts in the Park’ begins July 10

    Hazlet Recreation is presenting “Concerts in the Park” this summer, beginning with The Party Dolls July 10. The Soul Cruisers will perform July 24, the Classics Aug. 14, and The Infernos Aug. 28. The free concerts will be held at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 1776 Union Ave. Attendees should bring chairs and blankets,…

  • The Arc of Monmouth walk raises $40,000

    The Arc of Monmouth’s ninth annual “Step Up for The Arc” walk held recently raised approximately $40,000 for individuals with cognitive disabilities. The event was held at Liberty Park II, Tinton Falls. Students and staff at St. Rose Elementary School, Belmar, also held a mini-walk at the school, which raised approximately $5,000 for The Arc.…

  • Keyport Rec to show ‘Happy Feet’ June 28

    The Keyport Recreation Committee will host an outdoor movie night of the film “Happy Feet,” June 28 at 8:30 p.m. at the football field at Keyport High School (rain date July 2). The movie about dancing penguins will be shown on a two-story screen with Looney-tunes cartoons shown in advance. “The Star Spangled Banner” will…

  • NARFE summerluncheon July 10

    The National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Middletown chapter, will hold its summer luncheon July 1 at 11 a.m. at Lakeside Manor, Route 36 south, Hazlet. For more information, call Larry at (732) 264-2459.

  • Volunteers sought for ‘Draw 4 Cure’ June 23

    Union Hose Firehouse, 1224 Florence Ave., Union Beach, is seeking volunteers and participants for its “Draw 4 A Cure” June 23 from noon-8 p.m., rain or shine. Artists at the event will create portraits and sketches of attendees in exchange for donations all of which will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Robert DiLibero…

  • R.S.V.P. by July 2 for ‘Stargazing on Navesink’

    The trustees of Monmouth Museum, Lincroft section of Middletown, will present “Stargazing on the Navesink” July 13 at the home of Christine and Michael Oster, Red Bank. Reservations must be made by July 2. The fundraiser will feature various foods, cocktails such as cosmopolitans and “Tangtinis,” stargazing, astrological readings, and a Starlabs planetarium show. Tickets…

  • Auxiliary’s boating course slated for July 14

    U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 2 will present “America’s Boating Course” in conjunction with New Jersey State Law July 14 from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in Atlantic Highlands. Boat operators born in 1959 or later must have New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate by June, and the certificate will be awarded to students after satisfactory completion of…

  • Charity run, registration party this weekend

    The Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation (RAKMF) will host a prerace registration event and expo at the Mountain Hill School, 724 Kings Highway East, Middletown, on Friday. The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. and is free and open to preregistered and new runners. Event highlights include barbequed food, musical entertainment, sponsor giveaways, prizes…