Category: Independent Calendar
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System’s visiting artists series to begin June 17
The Monmouth County Park System will host a visiting artists series beginning June 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with “Cone 6 Glaze Application.” Cost is $40 per person for the class that teaches better glazing results. “Pit Firing” will be July 7 or Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will…
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Eagles sought to attend 50th anniversary party
Boy Scouts of America, Monmouth Council Troop 66, Matawan, will host a 50th anniversary banquet June 16 at the Buttonwood Manor, Route 34, Matawan, and seeking all former Eagle Scouts of the troop to attend the dinner, and celebrate the event.. The troop will recognize 102 Eagle Scouts that have earned the highest honor in…
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Resident named deacon at Holmdel church
Members of the Knights of Columbus St. Benedict’s Council No. 11349, Holmdel, joined fellow Knight Stephen G. Scott, Parlin, to celebrate his ordination as deacon by Bishop John M. Smith at the Cathedral of St. Mary, Trenton, in mid-May. Deacons are called to be official signs of service to the church and the world. A…
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Historical Society’s Italian nite June 5
The Keyport Historical Society will present the Steamboat Dock Museum’s annual Italian nite June 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the museum at Broad Street, Keyport. Tickets for the fundraiser are $10, and $5 for children. For more information, call (732) 739-6390 A “trash and treasure” yard sale will be June 17 from 9 a.m. to…
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Fundraising sale, car wash at church June 3
First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, Route 34, will hold its annual yard sale and car wash June 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spaces and tables are available. All proceeds benefit the church’s youth group and Mission Matawan. For information, call (732) 607-6311.
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Matawan to hold canoe carnival, ‘Sharkfest’
The Matawan Alliance will present the “Matawan Canoe Carnival” will be June 10 at noon at Lake Lefferts at Lakefront Park, Ravine Drive, Matawan (rain date June 11). The event will feature canoe and kayak races, various foods, prizes and activities. Entry fee is $8 per person. Individuals may bring a canoe or kayak; limited…
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Center announces blood drives scheduled for June
Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives: + June 1, 6-8:30 p.m. at Bayshore Community Hospital, 727 N. Beers St., Holmdel + June 5, 6-9 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, 883 Route 34 + June 6, noon to 4 p.m. at Conexant, 100 Shults Ave., Lincroft section of…
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Yard sale to benefit SJS Foundation June 4, 5
A multifamily yard sale to benefit the Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Foundation, Colorado, will be June 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 128 Courtland Lane, Aberdeen. The event will feature baby items, household items, linens, furniture, and other items. Proceeds will be donated in memory of Heather Rose Kiss, a child…
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Megan Biebel Memorial basketball game June 9
Students at Middletown High School North will hold the seventh annual Megan Biebel Memorial SIDS basketball game and carnival June 9 at the school on Tindall Road, with the carnival at 4 p.m., and the game at 7:30 p.m. The Megan Biebel Memorial Foundation was begun by Peggy and Matt Biebel following the loss of…
