Category: Independent Calendar

  • ‘Post Cards 101’ at society meeting June 19

    The Middletown Township Historical Society will hold its next meeting June 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the MacLeod-Rice House at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo section of Middletown. Guest speaker will be Randall Gabrielan presenting “Post Cards 101.” The program will be illustrated by cards and color enlargements. Gabrielan will also offer personal insights…

  • ‘Bring a Buddy Boating Week’ July 10-16

    The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey, Manasquan, has announced July 10-16 has been designated “Bring a Buddy Boating Week” in New Jersey. Participating local marine businesses are Irwin Marine Center, Red Bank, and Sandy Hook Bay Marina, Highlands. The abovementioned businesses will act as hosts during the week. The event encourages boaters to share…

  • Slide show will preview Nov. trip to Poland

    The St. Mary’s Travel Group will hold a slide presentation about its upcoming trip to Poland June 20 at 7 p.m. The 10-day tour will depart Nov. 2 and cost $2,599 (double occupancy). The price includes airfare, accommodations, meals, tours and a professional tour guide. Reservations for the presentation are due by June 15. For…

  • Book sale at Belford church June 9, 10

    St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, Church Street and Route 36, Belford section of Middletown, will hold a summer book sale June 9 from 4-8 p.m., and June 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call the church at (732) 787-2374.

  • Fiddling at historical society meeting June 21

    The Atlantic Highlands Historical Society will present an introduction to the fiddle and folk fiddling by local fiddler Pete Brady at its meeting 7:30 p.m. June 21 at the senior center on First Avenue. Brady is the founder of the “D-Major Singers” consisting of two men and two women and formed in 1984. He has…

  • Blessing of the fleet in Atlantic Highlands June 10

    The Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club will hold the 2006 blessing of the fleet June 10 at 1 p.m. at Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor. The fleet will assemble at the east end of the breakwater by 12:30 p.m. and parade past the yacht club dock to receive a blessing and cannon salute. The procession of boats…

  • Katrina Community Initiative to meet June 14

    The Katrina Community Initiative will sponsor a mission work planning session for a trip scheduled for the Gulf Coast area June 14 at 7 p.m. at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 172 Shrewsbury Ave., Red Bank. The Initiative has completed several phases to assist Gulf Coast families. Upcoming phases include a school supply drive in August, and…

  • Church youth group’s car wash slated for June 10

    The senior youth group at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, 95 Cambridge Drive, Aberdeen, will hold its annual car wash June 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will benefit upcoming events and activities. For details, call (732) 583-1118.

  • Deep Cut Orchid Society to meet June 13

    Deep Cut Orchid Society will hold its next meeting June 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls. Steven Male from Fishing Creek Orchids will be the guest speaker. There will also be a show table of orchids grown by members, refreshments, a plant raffle and door prize. For details,…