Category: Independent Calendar

  • Fund-raiser for Manna House Nov. 6

    Middletown resident Rose Mary Gerdes, in conjunction with the Garden Manor, Route 35, Aberdeen, will host a fund-raiser Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. at the restaurant. Reservations are $45 per person. Proceeds will benefit homeless mothers and children at Manna House, Cliffwood Beach section of Aberdeen. The event will include a luncheon, fashion show with…

  • Keyport Halloween parade slated for Oct. 31

    The Borough of Keyport will hold its Halloween parade Oct. 31 at 1:30 p.m. Sponsors are the Keyport police and fire departments, and the first aid squad. The parade will begin at Fireman’s Park and end at Central School for awarding of prizes and candy. Participants are asked to assemble at Fireman’s Park at 1…

  • Monmouth Organ Society fund-raiser Nov. 7

    The Monmouth Organ Society will hold a fund-raiser Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. at Jacques Reception Center, Palmer Avenue, North Middletown (doors open at noon). Cost is $30 for dinner, and a performance by organist Bill Horn. Dinner choice is prime rib or pork. Donations at the door will also be accepted. For more information,…

  • North Centerville auxiliary dance Oct. 30

    The Ladies Auxiliary of the North Centerville Volunteer Fire Co., 372 Middle Road, Hazlet, will host a Halloween dance Oct. 30 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $35 per couple or $20 per person for the event, which will include a hot and cold buffet, beer, wine and soda, and prizes. For more information,…

  • Matawan Halloween costume parade Oct. 30

    The Borough of Matawan Recreation Commission will sponsor a Halloween costume parade Oct. 30 from 1-3 p.m. at the cafeteria and gym at the Matawan Municipal Community Complex, 201 Broad St. Children will receive goodie bags, and there will also be pumpkin painting. Prizes will be awarded for the most original costumes in 1-5 year-…

  • Brookdale to host breast cancer foundation shows

    94.3, the Point will host two benefit concerts for the Christina S. Walsh Breast Cancer Foundation, East Windsor, at Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. Finger Eleven with Roots of Rebellion and Lynam will perform Oct. 31 at 7 p.m., with tickets $20 each. Los Lonely Boys with the Calling will…

  • Lecture on Nanking massacre Oct. 28

    The Center for Holocaust Studies at Brookdale Community College will present a free lecture on the Nanking massacre by Dr. Peter Li Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.. The talk will be held in room 218 of Brookdale’s ATEC building, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. Li will discuss the significance of the massacre, which…

  • Free lectures at fitness center during November

    Bayshore Community Health Services will offer health lectures during November, beginning with a program on osteoporosis prevention strategies, early diagnosis, exercise and nutrition Nov. 1 and 8 from 5:30-8 p.m. The talks are free and sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, and a light supper will be provided. Clinical pharmacist Joe Lehocky will discuss current treatment…

  • K of C Halloween breakfast Oct. 31

    The St. Benedict’s Knights of Columbus Council No. 11349, Holmdel, will host a Halloween breakfast Oct. 31 from 8:30-11 a.m. at the parish hall at 165 Bethany Road, Holmdel. Cost is $5, $4 per child, and maximum family price of $13. Foods include “all you can eat” pancakes, eggs and sausage. Children are encouraged to…