Category: Independent Calendar

  • Matawan Republicans elect officers for 2005

    The Matawan Republican Club recently elected its officers for 2005. Local businessman Kenneth Cassidy has been re-elected president. Councilman Robert Kee III is recording secretary, while Jack Shepard is the treasurer and Tom Fitzsimmons is the public relations liaison. The next club meeting will be held April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Buttonwood Manor,…

  • Keyport schools to hold kindergarten registration

    The annual registration for children who will enter preschool or kindergarten in the Keyport District in September has been scheduled for March 9 from 1:30-3 p.m., March 10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and March 11 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. It is not necessary for the child to attend registration. Required at preschool registration is: • Child’s original…

  • Audubon Society to offer family program, walk

    The Monmouth County Audubon Society will hold a family night program March 9 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, White Street, Red Bank. The free program is open to the public. Featured at the program will be animals in the herpetology group which includes snakes, crocodiles, turtles, frogs and other animals. David Womer, founder…

  • Scholarship offered for library science studies

    The board of trustees of the Middletown Public Library is pleased to announce the availability of the Conover-Wihtol Scholarship for no less than $500 for graduate study in library science. The scholarship fund was established in memory of Edith B. Conover and Karl F. Wihtol, both longtime residents of Middletown Township and dedicated friends to…

  • Scenic view

    CHRIS KELLY staff People at Brookdale Community College take the scenic route on a recent day.

  • Talk to focus on herbals, performance enhancers

    Middletown High School North, Tindall Road, will host “Secrets of the Street: What Youth Know That You Need to Know About Herbals, Supplements and Over-the-Counter Performance Enhancers” March 2 from 7-9 p.m. The presentation will be given by Isabel Burk in the school’s library. For more information, call the school at (732) 706-6061.

  • Karate, trips offered by Hazlet Recreation

    Hazlet Recreation gymnastics for girls and boys will begin March 7, with registration deadline March 4 ($15 late fee after that date). The 16-lesson program will be at Cove Road School, Hazlet, Monday and Wednesday evenings. Times will be 5:40 p.m. for girls and boys age 5-8, 6:50 p.m. for girls only, age 5-8, and…

  • Matawan library to offer free programs in March

    Matawan Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will present “Strong Women, Powerful Financial Strategy” March 3. “Tax Preparers: Schemes and Cons” will be presented March 7, and “Investing Basics” March 16. “Understanding Living Trust” will be presented March 21 at 10 a.m. “Body Sculpting and Rejuvenation” will be presented March 23, and “First Time…

  • ‘Storytime’ at Hazlet Library to begin March 1

    Hazlet Public Library, 251 Middle Road, will offer toddler “Storytime” for children age 2-3 1/2 March 8, 15 and 22 from 9:45-10:05 a.m. or 10:30-10:50 a.m. Preschool programs for children age 3-5 will be offered Tuesdays during March from 11-11:30 a.m. or 1:30-2 p.m. “Hold on to Your Hat” stories will be told March 8,…