Category: Independent Calendar

  • Adult co-ed volleyball to begin Jan. 5

    Hazlet Recreation has announced it will sponsor adult co-ed volleyball Wednesdays from 8-10 p.m. beginning Jan. 5. The free-play program is for participants age 18 or older, and will be at Hazlet Middle School, Union Avenue. No registration is required for the program, which will last through the school year. For more information, call Recreation…

  • Park system’s winter birding expedition Jan. 5

    The Monmouth County Park System will hold a winter birding expedition Jan. 5 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $29 per person for the local trip by van to search for rare and unexpected birds that visit the state. The van will depart from Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of…

  • ‘Pajama Tops’ at local playhouse Dec. 31

    The First Avenue Playhouse, 123 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands, will present “Pajama Tops” Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. The event will feature wine and cheese, a buffet dinner, performance of “Pajama Tops,” dancing to music provided by a disc jockey, party hats, noisemakers and champagne toast. The cost is $85 per person. For reservations, call…

  • Sisterhood’s winter rummage sale Jan. 11, 12

    The sisterhood of Temple Beth Ahm, 550 Lloyd Road, Aberdeen, will hold its annual “Winter Rummage Sale” Jan. 11 from 4:30-8 p.m., and Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call the temple at (732) 583-1700. VFW Post 4745 to hold New Year’s Eve party Guadalcanal Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No.…

  • Elks Lodge No. 2179 adds 16 new members

    Middletown Elks Lodge No. 2179, Belford section of Middletown, recently added 16 area residents to its membership. The individuals had attended a short program to explain the details and activities of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Middletown Lodge. Exalted Dan Maloney and the lodge officers were assisted by Past District Deputy…

  • County parks offer skating, sledding, skiing

    The Monmouth County Park System would like to inform residents its parks offer several winter activities, such as sledding, cross-country skiing and ice skating. When there is 2 or more inches of snow, the sledding hill opens at Holmdel Park on Longstreet Road. Hours are Sunday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and…

  • Hazlet Rec. announces winners of house contest

    Hazlet Recreation has announced the winners of its 2004 holiday house-decorating contest, with first place going to 3 Bauer Avenue. Tied for second place were 11 Siano Place and 14 Sophia Drive. Tied for third place were 5 Kingsbridge Court, 39 Briscoe Terrace and 47 Lynn Blvd. Honorable mentions went to 5 Lisa Drive, 14…

  • CASE seeking host families for students

    Cultural Academic Student Exchange (CASE), Middletown, is seeking families to serve as host families for high school foreign exchange students scheduled to arrive in January. Students are age 15-18, hail from various countries, and will stay for a semester or academic year. The students are fully insured and have spending money. Host families provide room…

  • Middletown Police Auxiliary seeks members

    The Middletown Police Auxiliary is looking for new members. The auxiliary is a volunteer organization that conducts routine patrols and supports the police department during civil unrest, disasters and community events. Members must be at least 18 years of age, pass a psychological test and background check, and be physically and mentally fit for duty.…