Category: Independent Calendar

  • Park System’s raku classes begin June 13

    The Monmouth County Park System will present “Steve Jaskowak: Raku Seminar” June 13 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Additional sessions will be July 25 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Aug. 18 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The seminar led by Steve Jaskowak is designed for all levels of potters and will teach processes such as horse-hair firing,…

  • Auditions

    New Jersey Repertory Theatre will hold auditions for its performance of “Broadway Under the Stars” June 14 and 15, 7-8:30 p.m., at Crossroads South Middle School, 195 Major Road, Monmouth Junction. Actors, actresses, singers and dancers ages 8 and older are welcome. Auditioners should come prepared to sing a portion of a Broadway show tune…

  • Holmdel candidates to kick off campaign June 15

    Holmdel Democrats Janet Berk and Mike Sockol will hold a kickoff for the candidates’ Township Committee campaign June 15 at 7 p.m. at an Ashlee Drive residence. Holmdel residents regardless of political affiliation are invited to attend. The event will feature refreshments, and music by acoustic artists Daniel and Noah Rauchwerk and violinist Edward Beckenstein.…

  • ‘Taxpayer Action Seminar’ June 18

    Americans for Prosperity Foundation will present a “Taxpayer Action Seminar” June 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Hazlet Public Library, Middle Road. Attendees will learn the tactics, facts and figures needed to make a difference for the principles of limited government, lower taxes and individual liberty. Visit www.americansforprosperity.org.

  • ‘Revival’ exhibit now at Aberdeen gallery

    U Frame It – Custom Picture Framing, 1007-O Route 34, Aberdeen, is exhibiting “Revival,” photos by artist-photographers Koryn Morrissey and Realf Schermer through Labor Day. The show will exhibit large format digital and film images such as circus roses, New Jersey landscapes, and images of Paris. The combined exhibition is the first pairing for the…

  • Temple students raise $2,200 for MDA

    Students from Temple Shalom Nursery School, Aberdeen, raised more than $2,200. Nursery students raised thousands for Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) during a “hop-a-thon” held during May. Forty-three children hopped for two minutes and received $2,255 in sponsorship and matching funds. The children also collected donations weekly for a total donation to the MDA of $2,290.

  • Vendors sought for canoe event, ‘Sharkfest’

    The Matawan Alliance is seeking vendors for the second annual “Canoe Carnival,” June 23 from noon to 3 p.m. at Lake Lefferts Park, Ravine Drive (rain date June 24). Fees are $40 for nonfood and $60 for food vendors. Crafters and food vendors are also being sought for the second annual “Sharkfest,” July 21 from…

  • Applications now taken for artistic fellowships

    Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation has announced the availability of 2008 New Jersey State Council on the Arts individual artist fellowship guidelines and applications, with deadline for submission July 16 at 11:59 p.m. The Council on the Arts will hold technical assistance workshops to detail the process for applying for fellowships. A workshop will be June…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Local students’ artwork at Rumson library Oceanic Library, Avenue of Two Rivers, Rumson, is displaying paintings and drawings created by Monmouth County Arts High School students during the month of June. Local gifted and talented students selected for the exhibit are students are Cassandra Bernadini, Middletown High School South, and Jessica Chepauskas and Emily Hueston,…