Category: Independent Calendar
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Registration under way for Spirit of Philly cruise
The Aberdeen Township Recreation Department has scheduled a two-hour cruise for senior citizens Aug. 15 on The Spirit of Philadelphia. The trip is open to Aberdeen seniors age 55 and older; nonresidents may sign up after the June 14 resident deadline, if space permits. Buses will depart at 8:30 a.m. from the A&P Shopping Center,…
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Librarian credited for ‘Giant Steps’ at South
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Ceil Freda assists Erika Scipione, 18, with a search engine at Middletown High School South’s library Friday. MIDDLETOWN – Following her original stint in Middletown and a 10-year stay in Colts Neck as a school librarian, Ceil Freda decided she wanted to come…
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Reckon SO to perform in Aberdeen June 8
Aberdeen Township will begin its first season of summer concerts with a bluegrass, honky tonk, and western swing concert by Reckon SO June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Aberdeen Township Municipal Building, Church Street. Attendees may bring chairs or blankets, and refreshments will be sold. Call Aberdeen Recreation at (732) 583-4200, ext. 134.
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Registration under way for Run for the Heart
The nonprofit Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation (RAKMF) and the Jersey Shore Running Club will co-sponsor the third annual “Ryan’s Run: A Run for the Heart” June 24 at 9 a.m. at The Mountain Hill School, Kings Highway, Middletown. The 3.1-mile event will take runners through Middletown’s horse country. There will also be a children’s…
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Folk dance lessons begin June 6 in Red Bank
The Monmouth Folk Dancers, Lincroft section of Middletown, will teach folk dancing Tuesdays from June 6-Aug. 29 at Marine Park, Wharf Avenue, Red Bank. Children’s and beginner dances will be from 7-8 p.m., intermediate from 8-9 p.m., and international folk dancing will continue from 9-10:30 p.m. No experience is necessary and partners are not required.…
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Audubon Society bird walk at Hook June 8
The Monmouth County Audubon Society will hold a bird walk June 8 at 6 p.m. beginning at the Sandy Hook Visitor’s Center. Attendees will be led by Aubudon members and search for herons, shorebirds, ospreys, gulls and other birds. The walk is free and open to members and nonmembers. Attendees should bring binoculars and field…
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Park system’s activity directory now available
The Monmouth County Park System’s summer activity directory is now available at most county parks and at the park system’s Web site. The directory offers the schedule of special events as well as nature, recreation and sports programs for June through August. Beginning with this issue, the park system is offering online registration for several…
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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…
