Category: Independent Calendar
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Knights to sell wreaths after Masses Nov. 27, 28
The Knights of Columbus, Council No. 11349, Holmdel, will sponsor a grave blanket and wreath sale following all Masses Nov. 27 and 28 at St. Benedict’s Roman Catholic Church, Bethany Road, Holmdel. Decorated and undecorated wreaths will be available in large sizes of 28-30 inches or smaller at 22-24 inches. Pickup will be Dec. 4…
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Free Thanksgiving dinner at Keyport church
The Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Keyport, will host a free Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 25 from noon to 2 p.m. at the church hall, 8 E. Front St. Attendees may eat in or take out. Transportation will also be provided, if needed. The meal will be complete, and include dessert. For transportation information,…
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Keyport/Matawan Elks donate funds to NAMI
Keyport/Matawan Elks Lodge 2030 recently donated $100 to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), an organization dedicated to assisting individuals with mental illness, and their families. Additionally, eight members participated in a walk-a-thon at Liberty State Park.
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Park System slates art classes, trip to museum
The Monmouth County Park System will offer “Art Enrichment I” for children ages 8-12, Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. Dec. 1-22. The class will introduce children to pastels, watercolors, tempera, acrylics and other media. “Donna Dewberry’s One-Stroke Painting” will be offered Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1-22. The class will teach students how to maneuver a…
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Aviation artist to exhibit at college Nov. 30
The Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution will welcome artist and author Keith Ferris, who will present his original combat artwork Nov. 30 from noon to 1:30 p.m., and 7:30-9:30 p.m. The exhibit will be held in room 220 of the ATEC building. In addition to the presentation, Ferris will relate the…
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Woman’s Club gift tree effort to begin Nov. 26
The Woman’s Club of Middletown will conduct its sixth annual “Holiday Gift Tree” project Nov. 26-Dec. 21, to benefit needy children in the Middletown Township area. The general public is invited to participate. Trees will be displayed at the Sovereign Bank of New Jersey at 1215 Route 35 and New Monmouth Road, and 201 Harmony…
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Volunteers sought for various holiday activities
The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County is seeking volunteers for several area opportunities. The Center also has holiday families for adoption, gift lists and needed food items for more than 20 nonprofits in Monmouth County. A Tinton Falls senior center seeks volunteers to teach residents the basics of computers, and volunteers to assist residents with…
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St. Benedict Knights achieve third degree
Seven members of St. Benedict Knights of Columbus Council No. 11349, Holmdel, recently achieved the designation of third degree at a ceremony held at the Rev. James B. Coyle Council No. 12620, St. Dorothea’s Church, Eatontown. They are: Joseph D’Amico, John De Jesus, Michael Finley, Alexander Merced and Frank Tornabene, all Hazlet, and Jack Giaraffa…
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Register for Chamber’s holiday gala by Nov. 29
The Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce will host the annual “Victorian Holiday Gala” Dec. 1 at The Quay, Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright. This year’s event is co-sponsored by New Jersey-American Water Co. The gala is the centerpiece for the Chamber’s Giving Tree program to benefit disadvantaged members of the community. This year’s recipient will be…
