Category: Independent Calendar

  • Holmdel school district to hold ‘child find’

    Parents with a child ages 3-21 who may be experiencing physical, sensory, communication, cognitive or social difficulty are asked to call the Holmdel Township School District at (732) 946-1186 to arrange an appointment and/or referral to a child study team. In compliance with federal and state law, the school district must locate, identify, and evaluate…

  • Scholarships available for conservation-field majors

    Freehold Soil Conservation District will award three $1,000 college scholarships in July. The Neal W. Munch, Marvin “Mac” Clark, and Freehold Soil Conservation District scholarships are awarded annually to students majoring in a field related to conservation. The Munch and Clark scholarships have been awarded each year since 1979. All applicants must be residents of…

  • One Book New Jersey at library during April

    Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, will take part in the One Book New Jersey program during April, beginning with the film “To Kill a Mockingbird” April 13 at 7:30 p.m. One Book discussion groups will be held during April, with the daytime group meeting April 18 at 9 a.m., and the evening group April…

  • ‘An Evening of Jazz’ at temple April 9

    Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen, will present “An Evening of Jazz” April 9 from 8-11 p.m. Cost is $30 at the door, and $25 in advance. The show will feature jazz musicians Glenn Kaye, trumpet; Gary Mazaroppi, bass; Norman Paley; sax; Myles Weinstein, drums; Arthur Topilow, piano; and temple cantor, Janice Cohen, vocalist. Refreshments…

  • CPR training offered week of April 8-16

    The American Heart Association (AHA) has announced it will offer free CPR training statewide during the fifth annual CPR Week themed “Heroes Aren’t Born — They’re Trained — Learn CPR!” April 8-16. According to the AHA, at least 70 percent of cardiac emergencies occur in the home, and knowing CPR can be the difference between…

  • Children’s paperback book swap March 28

    Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will hold a children’s paperback book swap for children age pre-K through sixth grade March 28 from 2-5 p.m. Attendees may bring paperback books and trade for other books, and only paperbacks can be traded. There will also be raffle prizes and a book sale. Registration is not…

  • Dante Alighieri Women’s Society luncheon April 2

    The Dante Alighieri Women’s Society of Central Jersey, Matawan, will hold its annual luncheon and fashion show April 2 at 11:30 a.m. at The Garden Manor, Route 35 north, Aberdeen. Proceeds will benefit the society’s scholarship program. The event will feature fashions by Journey Productions’ “The Musical Fashion Show.” For more information, call Marge at…

  • ‘Megillah Reading, Ice Cream Party’ March 24

    Temple Beth Ahm, 550 Lloyd Road, Aberdeen, will hold its annual “Megillah Reading and Ice Cream Party” for area Jewish adults age 22-39 March 24 at 7 p.m. The free event will feature live entertainment, a costume contest, megillah reading, and ice cream. A party will also be offered for young adults, with drinks and…

  • Author Dr. Jay Carter to give lecture in Matawan

    Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen, will present “Practical Information You Can Apply to Bipolar, Attention Deficit, and Improvement of Everyday Organizational Skills” April 3 at 6 p.m. Psychologist and author Dr. Jay Carter will present the program, sponsored by the Natalie Rubin Family Caring Fund. Carter is the author of the bestseller “Nasty People,”…