Category: Independent Calendar

  • 10th annual ‘Greenway Walk’ in Holmdel Jan. 1

    The Holmdel Environmental Commission will hold its 10th annual New Year’s Day “Greenway Walk” Jan. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. beginning at the shelter building at Holmdel Park. Families are welcome to take part in the free walk along the Ramanessin Brook Conservation Area (formerly the Chase property). If there is snow, walkers…

  • Holmdel senior center now available for parties

    Holmdel Township Office of Parks and Recreation has announced the Township Committee has approved a new policy allowing group use/party rentals of the senior/community center. Holmdel residents may place reservations for the center’s rental Jan. 1 to Feb. 15, for the time frame of Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, on a first-come, first-served basis. Rental…

  • Children’s paperback book swap Dec. 27

    The Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will hold a children’s paperback book swap for children from grades pre-K-6 Dec. 27 from 2-5 p.m. Attendees may bring paperback books and trade for other books, and only paperbacks may be traded. There will also be raffle prizes and a book sale. For more information, call…

  • Registration under way for ‘Music Together’

    Hazlet Recreation is now accepting registration through Jan. 13 for its new program for children age birth through 5, “Music Together.” The 10-week program will be offered Fridays from 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m. at James J. Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. Cost is $120, $75 for siblings, and free for siblings younger than…

  • Registration under way for SAT prep sessions

    The office of business and community development at Brookdale Community College is now accepting registration for its SAT test preparation sessions for high school students. The six sessions will be held at either Bayshore Higher Education Center (BHEC), 311 Laurel Ave., West Keansburg section of Hazlet, (sessions one and two) or Brookdale, Newman Springs Road,…

  • Middletown H.S. North, South concert Dec. 18

    Middletown High Schools North and South will present a joint holiday concert Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 90 Kings Highway, Middletown. Performing will be the chamber choir and women’s chorale of High School North and select choir of High School South. The concert is free and open to the public.For more…

  • Local students exhibiting at arts council location

    The Monmouth County Arts Council (MCAC), Red Bank, is hosting a selection of architectural works by local students at its storefront facility at 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. The students are from Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown. The exhibit will continue throughout December. It features drawing designs and models by second-year students who…

  • ‘Walk Round the Hook’ slated for Jan. 1

    Gateway National Recreation Area at Sandy Hook will hold a New Year’s Day “Walk Round the Hook” Jan. 1 at 11 a.m. The free walk will be led by the American Littoral Society and will begin at building 18 at Fort Hancock. For more information, call (732) 291-0055. A “Winter Waterfowl” walk will be led…

  • Bible Church’s Coffee group to meet Jan. 6

    Lincroft Bible Church’s women’s Coffee program will meet Jan. 6 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the church at 790 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. The program is free and open to all women. Guest speaker Robin Ercole will discuss “Wise Versus Smart — Prevention and Self Defense for Women.” Ercole is a former member…