Category: Independent Calendar

  • New scholarship program for high school seniors

    A new annual scholarship program honoring Catherine Dean, sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Bridget’s Division 4, invites graduating high school seniors residing in Monmouth County to submit an application by April 27, 2007. Details have been made available to guidance counselors in the Monmouth County high school districts. The 2007 scholarship…

  • Forum on eminent domain to be held March 28

    The Monmouth County League of Women Voters (LWV) will sponsor a forum on eminent domain March 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Warner Student Life Center at Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Middletown. The public is invited to attend. Stuart Meck, R. William Potter, and Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider will present their respective…

  • Entries accepted for Aberdeen essay contest

    Aberdeen Township will sponsor an historical essay contest for students in celebration of its 150th anniversary. The contest, in cooperation with the Matawan Aberdeen Regional School District, is open to all students living in Aberdeen or Matawan. Aberdeen residents attending area private schools are also invited to participate. There will be three categories based on…

  • Mansion ghost hunt topic of March 26 meeting

    The Matawan Historical Society will hold its next meeting March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Burrowes Mansion, 94 Main St., Matawan. The meeting will feature representatives from the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society which conducted an investigation for paranormal activity at the Burrowes Mansion last October. Gregory Irish and Sherry Irish will present the…

  • Local rabies clinics slated for March 21, 22

    The Monmouth County Board of Health will hold a rabies clinic for cats and dogs March 21 at Atlantic Highlands Firehouse, First and East Mount Avenues, and March 22 at Midway Hook & Ladder Fire Company, 161 Broad St., Matawan. Both free clinics will be from 6-7 p.m. Any New Jersey residents may participate. All…

  • Talks, Darfur forum at college during March

    Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will offer “How to Start a Successful Consulting Practice,” March 22 from 5:30-9 p.m. Fee is $53 for the class given by management consultant and CPA Paul Waldenmeyer at Warner Student Life Center. Course code is XBUSD 028PR. To register, call (732) 224-2375. The Women’s Student Organization will…

  • Alliance Choir concerts March 18, April 6

    The Alliance of Catholic Music Ministers Festival Choir will present encore performances of the concert “The Passion of Our Lord, According to St. Luke” (attributed to J.S. Bach). Concert dates are March 18 at 3 p.m. at Holy Family Church, Route 36, Hazlet; and April 6 at 8 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help,…

  • Pallone’s satellite office open to public March 20

    United States Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) will hold hours at his satellite office at 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet, March 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for residents wishing to voice concerns and opinions on issues facing the nation and to receive assistance with any problems. A district representative will be on hand to meet with…

  • Keyport Knights St. Patrick’s dinner March 17

    Knights of Columbus St. Joseph’s Council No. 3402, 54 Route 35 north, Keyport, will hold a St. Patrick’s Day dinner March 17 beginning at noon. The free dinner will feature corned beef and cabbage. Donations are appreciated. For more information, call (732) 264-9729. The Third and Fourth Degree Councils will also march in the St.…