Category: Independent Calendar

  • 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…

  • Auditions

    Brick Community Players is searching for a person to play the role of “Marian” in their July presentation of “The Music Man.” Details: (732) 840-3515. Allegro!, a choir comprised of 32 men and women, has openings for tenors, baritones, and basses. Rehearsals are weekly, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, Manasquan. Details: Wende Deppeler, (732)…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Center announces blood drives scheduled for June Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives: + June 3 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Temple Beth Ahm, 550 Lloyd Road, Aberdeen + June 4 from noon-4 p.m. at Conexant, 100 Shults Drive, Lincroft section of Middletown. Free T-shirt for each donor +…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Local veterans honored at awards ceremony The Division of Veterans Programs, New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs held an awards ceremony for combat veterans of Korea and Vietnam May 7 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Holmdel, as part of New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Remembrance Day. Local recipients of the New Jersey Vietnam…

  • Auditions

    Brick Community Players is searching for a person to play the role of “Marian” in their July presentation of “The Music Man.” Details: (732) 840-3515. Phoenix Productions will hold auditions for Disney’s “High School Musical” May 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; May 7 from 6 to 9 p.m.; and May 10 from 6…