Category: Independent Calendar

  • Programs on stars, frogs, bugs, barn at Poricy Park

    Poricy Park, Oak Hill Road, Middletown, will present “August Moon” Aug. 2 at 8 p.m., during which John Kinneary will let attendees view various constellations through his catadioptric telescope. Preregistration is requested. “Calling All Frogs” will be held Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. Attendees will experience the sounds and discover the fascinating world of frogs.…

  • Park system’s activity directory due out Aug. 1

    The Monmouth County Park System, Lincroft section of Middletown, will release its fall activity directory Aug. 1. The issue will be available at most county parks and online. The directory features information about the park system’s special events, and nature, recreation and sports programs for September, October and November. This issue will also begin an…

  • Art exhibits open Aug. 1 at Middletown Library

    Middletown Township Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, will present the following programs. All are free and open to the public, and no registration is required. An exhibition by Laura Johnson will be displayed Aug. 2-Sept. 2 during library hours The works are in paint, pencil or ink, and include retrospective and current work. A self-taught…

  • Center announces blood drives slated for August

    Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives: + Aug. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at Conexant, 100 Schulz Ave., Lincroft section of Middletown + Aug. 10 from 5-8:30 p.m. at King of Kings Lutheran Church, Cherry Tree Farm and Harmony Roads, Middletown + Aug. 15 from 1:30-4 p.m. at…

  • Holmdel Half Century Club to meet Aug. 1

    The Holmdel Half Century Club will hold its next meeting Aug. 1 at noon (a nurse will be available). Drop-in day will be Aug. 3 and feature dancing. A trip to see “The Goldwyn Follies” at Hazlet Multiplex Cinema will be Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. Cost is $1 for movie, popcorn and soda. The…

  • Center announces blood drives slated for August

    Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives: + Aug. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at Conexant, 100 Schulz Ave., Lincroft section of Middletown + Aug. 10 from 5-8:30 p.m. at King of Kings Lutheran Church, Cherry Tree Farm and Harmony Roads, Middletown + Aug. 15 from 1:30-4 p.m. at…

  • Eagle Scout project car wash July 29

    John Erickson, a Boy Scout in Troop 18, Freehold, will hold a car wash as part of his Eagle Scout leadership project July 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Christian Brothers Academy, 850 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. Donations are appreciated, with proceeds benefiting Mercy Center of Asbury Park.

  • Admissions, WWII talks offered by Brookdale

    Brookdale Community College will hold instant admissions and express registration days for fall classes Aug. 1 and 24 at Brookdale’s Bayshore Higher Education Center, 311 Laurel Ave., West Keansburg section of Hazlet, (732) 787-0019. The admissions and registration will also be held Aug. 14 and 15 at Long Branch Higher Education Center, 213 Broadway (732)…

  • Park system fishing program to begin July 31

    The Monmouth County Park System will offer a five-day fishing program for teens ages 13-15, July 31-Aug. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teens should meet at the Huber Woods Environmental Center, Brown’s Dock Road, Locust section of Middletown. A park system naturalist will lead the program, which will consist of fishing from a…