Category: Independent Calendar
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Watercraft, boating class slated in Holmdel
Coast Boating School, Toms River, will conduct a personal watercraft and safe boating course in accordance with New Jersey state law July 31 and Aug. 1 from 7-10 p.m. at Boat U.S., 2145 Route 35, Holmdel. For information on fees and other details, call (877) 262-8723. Registration under way for bereavement program St. Joseph’s Roman…
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‘School Time Wishes’ drive under way
United Teletech Financial Federal Credit Union (UTF) and United Way of Monmouth County are coordinating a “School Time Wishes” school supply drive through Aug. 5 at UTF locations in Monmouth and Middlesex counties. The drive will benefit local kindergarten through eighth-grade students who are in need. Needed items are: art pads, backpacks, book covers and…
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Middletown Ramblers barn dance July 21
The Middletown Ramblers will hold a barn dance July 21 from 7:30-10 p.m. at the senior center at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo section of Middletown. Couples and singles welcome, and children must be accompanied by a parent. No dancing experience is needed, and the caller will teach all that is needed. Refreshments will…
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BCC course explores slavery in Monmouth
Many escaped and fought with the British army in the Battle of Monmouth BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer Graham Russell Hodges MIDDLETOWN – Slavery in Monmouth County was once the norm, especially in the township, Freehold, Tinton Falls and Shrewsbury, where they worked as iron miners, farmers and domestics…
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Midsummer Night’s Celebration July 26
The Friends of Holmdel Open Space will host a “Midsummer Night’s Celebration” fundraiser July 26 beginning at 7 p.m. at Shadowbrook, Shrewsbury. Tickets are $100 per person, with proceeds benefiting the preservation and stewardship of open spaces in Holmdel. The event will feature a cocktail hour with various hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, open bar, and…
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Hazlet Rec slates concert in park, trip to NYC
Hazlet Recreation will present its second free concert in the park July 25 at 7 p.m. with the Mohoney Brothers’ “Beatlemania” at Veterans Memorial Park, 1776 Union Ave. Attendees should bring chairs and blankets, and refreshments will be available for purchase. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at Raritan High School,…
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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…
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Deborah Chapter trip to Atlantic City July 20
Red Bank Chapter of Deborah will sponsor a bus trip to Trump’s Taj Mahal Casino-Hotel, Atlantic City, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25 with a $20 casino giveback and $5 toward food. The bus will depart Shrewsbury Plaza, Route 35 and Shrewsbury Avenue. For reservations, call (732) 542-3247.
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‘All in Bloom’ quilt raffle to benefit children
Tickets are now available for a drawing for an “All in Bloom” queen-size quilt to be raffled Oct. 23 at the Sheraton, Eatontown. The quilt was created by the volunteer quilters of CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Eatontown. Proceeds will benefit CPC’s counseling programs for children. The quilt was created by Pat Gike and Marian Higgins, Freehold;…
