Category: Independent Calendar

  • Dedication of Matawan cemetery April 29

    The Matawan Historic Sites Commission, along with the Matawan Historical Society, will host a dedication ceremony April 29 at 2 p.m. for the newly restored St. James A.M.E. Zion Historic Cemetery, Johnson Avenue, Matawan. Matawan Mayor Mary Aufseeser will attend, and place a wreath at the monument. There will be a dedication in prayer, and…

  • Auditions

    Spotlight Players will hold auditions for “Moby Dick – The Musical” April 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, Route 34 and Franklin Street. Many roles are available for girls ages 13-22, as well as boys ages 13 and older, and adults. Prepare 16 to 24 measures of…

  • KBA public meeting on budget April 30

    The Keyport Business Alliance (KBA) will hold a public meeting on the KBA proposed 2007 budget April 30 at 7 p.m. in the Keyport Borough Hall. Interested parties may receive a copy of the proposed budget prior to the meeting by calling the KBA at (732) 739-0690.

  • ‘Wool Days/Sheep Shearing’ April 28

    The Monmouth County Park System will hold “Wool Days/Sheep Shearing” April 28 and 29 from noon to 3 p.m. at Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel (rain or shine). The free event will include sheep shearing, demonstrations by sheep-herding dogs, wagon rides to the nearby Holmes-Hendrickson House, and wool spinning and weaving demonstrations. Children must be…

  • Open house to benefit SPCA April 28

    Jersey Dawg Self-Serve Dog Wash, 885 Main St., Belford section of Middletown, will hold an open house food drive April 28 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to benefit the Monmouth County SPCA, Eatontown. For more information, call Colleen at (732) 471-9274.

  • ‘Fashionably Yours’ fashion benefit April 28

    The Brookdale Fashion Society will present “Fashionably Yours, A Night of Seduction by way of Style …” fashion show April 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Navesink Room at Warner Student Life Center. All proceeds benefit for 180 degrees Turning Lives Around Inc., Hazlet. The show will feature segments by Ciao Bella and Linger Boutique,…

  • Keyport spring planting rescheduled to May 5

    Keyport Business Alliance (KBA) has announced its Earth Day spring planting event has been postponed from April 21 until May 5 at the borough mini park at West Front Street. Volunteers are needed to assist with planting flowers and plants throughout the downtown area. Volunteers must bring gloves and a towel. For more information, call…

  • Traveling show opens at Camp Arrowhead April 26

    YMCA Camp Arrowhead, 521 Route 520, Marlboro, will host the first HAP traveling art show April 26 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at its Elsa Lodge. The show is sponsored by www.worksmarternowforautism.com Each show will include a 45-minute autism awareness presentation, a display of creative expressions from local artists, and an opportunity for children to create…

  • Free films, programs at library during May

    Matawan Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will present free movies during May beginning with “Pursuit of Happyness” May 7. “The Queen” will be shown May 14, and “Dreamgirls” May 21. All films are shown at 2:30 p.m. A program on foreclosures will be May 7, and “Weight Loss Through Exercise and Diet” will…