Category: Independent Calendar
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Training for cleanup volunteers April 11
Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute, West Long Branch, will hold a training workshop April 11 at 6:30 p.m. for residents interested in taking part in a cleanup of Matawan Creek. Volunteers will help collect data for an assessment that will tentatively begin in late April. There will be free training in visual assessment protocols. Volunteers…
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Golden egg hunt at amusement park April 1
Keansburg Amusement Park, 275 Beachway, will hold a golden egg hunt April 1 at 1 p.m. The free hunt will be on the beach behind the park. Two golden eggs will entitle the finder to a new bike to be awarded to each age group from toddler to 10 years old. Children should bring baskets…
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Matawan woman honored by Covenant House
Barbara Kenas, Matawan, was honored in mid March 15 at a luncheon to celebrate Women’s History Month at Covenant House, Newark. Kenas was given a certificate of appreciation plaque for her years of volunteering at the teen shelter. Kenas started volunteering at the shelter approximately eight years ago. She is responsible for the “Jeans for…
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Park system to offer pottery class, trips
The Monmouth County Park System will offer a class on wheel-thrown and altered pottery March 24 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. Cost is $35 for the class taught by artist John Fossa, which is not recommended for beginners. Clay and tools are available for purchase. Applications must be received by April 2 for residents in grades five…
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Craft fair at Keyport High School March 31
The Keyport High School Mothers Club will hold its annual spring craft and vendor fair March 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school, Broad Street. The event will feature various new and handmade items for Easter, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will also be available, and there…
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Tickets on sale for ‘On the Avenue’ auction
Holy Family School, 910 Route 36, Hazlet, is now selling tickets for its spring gift auction, “On the Avenue,” April 27. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the auction beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and include coffee and dessert. The event will feature more than 150 prizes ranging in value from $25…
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Blind Citizens Ladies Auxiliary to hold bag sale
The New Jersey Blind Citizens Ladies Auxiliary Thrift Shop, 18 Burlington Ave., Leonardo section of Middletown, will hold a bag sale March 21, 24, 28 and 31 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Attendees may fill a bag for $3. For more information, call (732) 291-0878. ‘Chess’ at Middletown H.S. South March 22-24 Middletown High School South…
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Local students receive art society’s merit award
The Art Society of Monmouth County (ASMC) sponsored its annual Merit Award ceremony on in mid-March at Monmouth Beach Cultural Center. First place went to Ariel Redmond of Holmdel High School for a charcoal portrait of a young girl. Second-place winner was Steven Linderbaum of Marlboro High School for a painting of a rocket launch.…
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Lecture, ‘Eggstravaganza’ slated in Holmdel
Holmdel Township Historian Linda Madge will present a lecture on the history of Holmdel March 29 at 7 p.m. in honor of the township’s 150th anniversary, at the Senior and Community Center, Crawfords Corner Road. The free lecture is for adult residents only, and birthday cake and coffee will be served in honor of the…
