Category: Independent Calendar
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Middle East talk, poetry, discussions at Brookdale
The Brookdale visiting writers series will welcome poet Renee Ashley March 1 at 7 p.m. at room 101 at the Performing Arts Center. Ashley is the author of three volumes of poetry, and will be Distinguished Poet-in-Residence at Wichita (Kan.) State University this spring. A question-and-answer session will follow the free reading. For more information,…
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‘Studio Time with Gina’ to begin Feb. 23
The Monmouth County Park System will offer the following activities at the Thompson Park craft center, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown: “Studio Time with Gina” will be held Wednesdays, Feb. 23-April 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will receive guidance and constructive advice from instructor/artist Gina Torello, and may bring work…
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POAC workshops slated to begin Feb. 23
Parents Of Autistic Children (POAC), Brick, is offering training sessions for parents or teachers of a child with autism, PDD, Down syndrome or any developmental disability, and requiring help in language development and problem behavior. “Developing Language in the Natural Environment” will be Feb. 23, and “Managing Problem Behavior” March 9. “Advanced Manding: Teaching ‘Wh’…
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Lincroft artist’s exhibit to open Feb. 26
Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, 128 Ocean Ave., will present “Creating Peace,” an exhibit of watercolors and silks Feb. 23 to March 9, with an opening reception Feb. 27 from 2-4 p.m. The works are by Lauren Savaiko, Lincroft section of Middletown. Her brother, Matthew, will also be exhibiting some of his work, as will a…
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Middletown UMC rummage sale March 5
Middletown United Methodist Church (UMC) will hold its annual rummage sale March 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church at 924 Middletown-Lincroft Road. The sale will include clothing, toys, books, appliances, furniture, household goods, shoes, pocketbooks and other items. Baked goods and lunch will be available, and there will be a “dollar…
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Oceanic Bridge to be closed for repairs Feb. 16
The Monmouth County Engineer’s Office announced that the Oceanic Bridge at Route 8A (Bingham Avenue) at the Navesink River in the Borough of Rumson and the township of Middletown will be closed Feb. 16 for repairs. Residents are asked to follow the detour. For more information, call the engineer’s office at (732) 431-7765. Trustees to…
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Workshops, art classes offered by Park System
The Monmouth County Park System will present “Easy Painting Techniques” on Feb. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. An additional session will be Feb. 19 at the same times. Cost per session is $20. The class will teach how to use a paintbrush and single stroke to blend, shade and highlight. “Bath and Body…
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Companion Rabbit Workshop Feb. 19
The New Jersey House Rabbit Society (NJHRS), Matawan, will celebrate Adopt a Rabbit Month during February, will host a Companion Rabbit Workshop Feb. 19 from 1-4 p.m. at the Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall St., Eatontown. The free event will teach the basics of rabbit care, housing and diet, and several rabbits will be available…
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DEP offers free trees to local groups, nonprofits
In celebration of Arbor Day, local organizations and nonprofit groups are invited to join communities across the Garden State in planting tube-seedling trees to improve the environment. The New Jersey Community Forestry Program in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service is offering up to 98 free trees per group. To obtain an application, groups are…
