Category: Independent Calendar
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Mother’s Day flower sale at Elks May 13, 14
The Matawan Keyport Elks, 249 Broadway, Keyport, will hold its annual Mother’s Day flower sale May 13 beginning at 10 a.m., and May 14 beginning at 9 a.m. All proceeds will go to charity. For more information, call the lodge at (732) 264-6742.
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Talk on terra cotta May 15 in Middletown
The Middletown Township Historical Society will present at its May 15 meeting professor Richard Veit, who will discuss “Terra Cotta – the Colorful, Artistic Building Material.” The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the MacLeod-Rice House at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo section of Middletown. Veit’s presentation will show the varied uses…
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All star jazz concert at MRHS May 11
Matawan Regional High School (MRHS), 450 Atlantic Ave., Aberdeen, will host an all-star jazz concert May 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the school’s Anne Hannah auditorium. Featured will be Grammy nominated artists and other performers. Performing will be Regina Carter, violin; Kenny Barron, piano; Stefon Harris, vibraphone and marimba; Matthew Parrish, bass; school alumnus Myles…
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Antiques show lecture, luncheon May 17
The Two Rivers Antiques Show and Garden Tour Lecture and Luncheon will be held May 17 at 11 a.m. at the Navesink Country Club, Navesink River Road, Middletown. The guest speaker will be Remco Van Vliet. A native of Holland, he personally designs and arranges the arrangements in the Grand Hall at the Metropolitan Museum…
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Marchers sought for Memorial Day parade
The Borough of Matawan is seeking veterans, marching bands, government officials, and community-based nonprofits to take part in the Memorial Day Parade May 28 at 2 p.m. (participants should arrive by 1 p.m.). The staging area will be at St. Clement’s Church parking lot on Route 79 south and Freneau Avenue. A ceremony will follow…
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Historical Society’s ‘Victorian Tea’ May 21
The Matawan Historical Society will host a “Victorian Tea” May 21 at 1 p.m. at the Matawan Municipal Center, 201 Broad St. Barbara Meyer Darlin will present the one-woman show “Unlacing the Victorian Woman.” A “high tea” with refreshments and door prize raffles will follow. Tickets are $15 per person (limited seating) and may be…
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Bingo returns to Keyport First Aid May 11
Keyport First Aid Squad, 1927 Atlantic St., has announced the return of bingo Thursdays at 8 p.m. beginning May 11. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. K of C ‘Second Sunday’ breakfast May 14 Knights of Columbus (K of C) Council No. 3402, Route 35 north, Keyport, will hold its “Second Sunday” breakfast May 14 from…
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Driver safety course at center May 17, 18
The Keyport Senior Center, 110 Second St., will hold an AARP-sponsored driver safety course 1-5 p.m. May 17 and 18 (AARP membership is not required). The cost is $10. Students completing the course will receive a certificate of completion, entitling the student to a 5 percent discount on the major portion of their auto insurance…
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Watercraft, safe boating course May 17, 18
Coast Boating School, Toms River, will conduct a personal watercraft and safe boating course in accordance with New Jersey State law, 7-10 p.m. May 17 and 18 at Boat U.S. Store, Route 35 north, Holmdel. A fee is required. For more information or to register, call (877) 262-8723.
