Category: Independent Calendar

  • Register now for St. Benedict’s CPR courses

    St. Benedict’s Church and School, 165 Bethany Road, Holmdel, is now accepting registration for two CPR courses it will offer June 23. A CPR basic life support for health-care providers (BLS HCP) will be from noon-4 p.m. (certifying class); and CPR for family and friends will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Both will be at St.…

  • Audubon bird walk at Sandy Hook June 7

    Monmouth County Audubon Society will hold an evening bird walk June 7 at 6 p.m. beginning at the visitor’s center at Sandy Hook. Walkers at the free walk will look for nesters and shorebirds such as piping plovers. The trip is open to members and nonmembers. Attendees should bring binoculars and field guides, and dress…

  • ‘Blessing of the Fleet’ slated for June 1

    Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club, Simon Lake Drive, will host the annual “Blessing of the Fleet” June 1. The procession of boats will begin at 1 p.m. Dozens of boats dressed in a display of flags will circle the harbor and pass by the dock to receive the blessing along with salutes from the officers of…

  • Fish dinner, strawberry fest in Matawan June 9

    The First Baptist Church of Matawan and The Eastern Star Chapter, Matawan, will hold their annual events June 9. The Eastern Star Chapter will hold a fish dinner 5-7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 192 Main St., Matawan. The First Baptist Church will hold its annual strawberry festival 5-9 p.m. at 232 Main St. (rain…

  • Applications now taken for Police Youth Week

    The Middletown Police Department is accepting applications for its annual Police Youth Week through June 15. The event is for township children age 10-13 and runs July 30-Aug. 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Children will learn about the tasks police officers perform such as first aid, motor vehicle stops, crime scene investigation, and use of…

  • M’town library honors volunteers at luncheon

    The Middletown Township Public Library recognized three volunteers for at its annual volunteer luncheon in April 17. The library has approximately 40 volunteers on duty. Recognized for longevity of time devoted were Barbara Mitchell and Marge Kelly, both 25 years, and Anna Nelson, 23 years. To volunteer at any of the library’s four locations, call…

  • Rockit! for Kids concert in Middletown June 3

    The Rockit! for Kids program at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., will present a concert June 3 at 3 p.m. to benefit the performing arts at the center. The program is a dedicated live performance rock and roll program for musicians age 8-16. For tickets or more information, call the center at (732)…

  • ‘Hail to Women in Politics’ set for June 1

    The Monmouth County Republican Committee and the Monmouth County Federation of Republican Women will honor all of the 2007 Monmouth County Republican women candidates at “Hail to the Women in Politics!” June 1 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event will be at Lincroft Inn, 700 Newman Springs Road. A lifetime achievement award will be presented to…

  • National Trails Day slated for June 2

    The Monmouth County Park System will celebrate National Trails Day June 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Park System will celebrate the day with trail cleanups at Shark River Park, Schoolhouse Road, Neptune, and Huber Woods Park, Brown’s Dock Road, Locust section of Middletown. Interested volunteers should wear long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes and…