Category: Independent Calendar

  • Lectures, health fair slated at Brookdale

    Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will welcome Princeton University author Dr. Jan T. Gross April 23 at 7:30 p.m. Gross will discuss how anti-Semitism was possible in Poland after World War II, which he addresses in his recent book, “Fear.” The free lecture, presented by The Center for Holocaust Studies, will be followed…

  • Assemblyman’s mobile offices open April 24, 27

    Assemblyman Sam Thompson (R-13) is sponsoring two mobile offices: April 24 from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the John J. Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet; and April 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Road. Staff will provide information, help constituents resolve problems with state agencies, and assist…

  • Auxiliary to hold dinner, book sale

    The Ladies Auxiliary of the New Jersey Blind Citizens Association will sponsor a spaghetti and meatball dinner April 21 from 4-7 p.m. The dinner will be at Camp Happiness, 18 Burlington Ave., Leonardo section of Middletown. Cost is $7 and the menu will include salad, Italian bread, dessert and a beverage. Takeout is available. Reservations…

  • Recycling may be dropped at two Aberdeen sites

    Aberdeen Township wishes to remind residents that recycling may be discarded at two designated township drop-off sites. Recyclables may be dropped at the Public Works garage on Lenox Road, weekdays from 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m., or the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-noon. Recyclables may also be brought to the Aberdeen Town Hall parking…

  • Art classes, townwide garage sale in Hazlet

    Hazlet Recreation will offer adult art classes for five Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. beginning May 7. Registration must be done by April 27 to avoid a $15 late fee. Students must supply tubes of red, yellow, blue, black, and white acrylic paint; an 11 by 14 or nine by 12 inch canvas board; and acrylic…

  • Annual ‘MS Walk’ slated for April 22

    The Mid-Jersey Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will hold the 19th annual 2007 “MS Walk” April 22 in nine locations throughout the mid-Jersey area. Registration is at 9 a.m., and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Walkers collect pledges, with proceeds benefiting the MS Society which provides programs and support for individuals with…

  • K of C annual statewide drive April 26-29

    The Knights of Columbus (K of C) of the state of New Jersey will hold its annual statewide drive for people with developmental disabilities during the week ending April 29, and will be collecting statewide April 26-29. Knights wearing bright yellow vests will accept donations, with all monies given to organizations such as The Arc…

  • Club’s trip to Cape Cod slated for May 6-10

    The Holmdel Half Century Club will sponsor a trip to Cape Cod, Mass., May 6-10 at a cost of $560 per person, double occupancy. The cost includes bus transportation, accommodations, a welcome reception, and four breakfasts and four dinners. Also included are guided tours of Hyannis, Provincetown, Sandwich and Falmouth; and admissions to various museums.…

  • ‘Matawan Cares’ Earth Day cleanup April 21

    Matawan Recreation Commission and the Environmental Commission will hold the first “Matawan Cares” Earth Day park cleanup April 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers should meet in front of the municipal center at 201 Broad St. The event will also feature children’s activities. For more information, e-mail [email protected].