Category: Independent Calendar
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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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Library’s needlework circle to begin May 25
Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, will begin a needlework circle May 25 at 1 p.m. Individuals that enjoy needlework are welcome to the meetings – no instruction will be offered, but members are invited to bring projects to show and share advice and ideas. The first meeting will teach how to crochet…
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Domestic violence response training slated
The nonprofit 180 Turning Lives Around Inc., Hazlet, will conduct 40-hour certification training for Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) volunteers, ages 18 and older. The sessions will be held evenings at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township, beginning May 30 and ending June 28. Volunteer advocates work in conjunction with the police…
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Register for computer classes by June 5
Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown, will offer free training to individuals who work at least 30 hours per week at any Monmouth County business. Basic PC skills will be held Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 17-Aug. 12 (no class July 1). Prospective participants must register no later…
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Applications now taken to local parks grants
The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders is accepting applications from municipalities wishing to compete for a share of $2 million from the Monmouth County Municipal Open Space Grant Program to build or expand local parks facilities. Applications for the fourth round of grants have been mailed to all 53 county municipalities. The grants are…
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Safe boating course at college May 24, 25
Coast Boating School, Toms River, will conduct a personal watercraft and safe boating course under New Jersey State law May 24 and 25 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown. For fee or to register, call (732) 224-2315.
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Middletown ‘Father/Son Outing’ June 2
Middletown Parks & Recreation will hold its third annual “Father/Son Outing” for Middletown fathers, and sons in grades K-5 June 2. The bus will depart at 4 p.m. and return at 10 p.m. (approximate). Fee is $29 per person and includes transportation, use of the facility’s amenities, dinner of two slices of pizza and soda,…
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Annual fair at Keyport church begins May 31
St. Joseph’s Church, 376 Maple Place, Keyport, will hold its annual fair May 31 and June 1 from 6-11 p.m., June 2 from 6-11:30 p.m., June 3 from 4-11:30 p.m., and June 4 from 4-10:30 p.m. The event will feature an Irish night with Willie Lynch June 1, and fireworks display June 2. Bracelet nights…
