Category: Independent Calendar

  • 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…

  • Reservations taken for ‘Gems in the Afternoon’

    Reservations are now begin accepted for “Gems in the Afternoon” hosted by The Friends of the Monmouth Museum. The event, presented by Hamilton Jewelers, Red Bank, will be Nov. 1 at the Rumson home of museum trustee Edward F. McNamee. Hank Siegel, third-generation owner of Hamilton, will give a presentation on the history of jewelry…

  • Sponsorships, ads available for PBA ball

    The Middletown Township Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Local No. 124 will host its annual charity ball Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Shore Casino, Atlantic Highlands. Proceeds will benefit the Southern New Jersey/Shore Region chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Individual and group sponsorship packages to the ball are still available, as are…

  • Holmdel Scout Troop No. 331 to meet Nov. 2

    Holmdel Boy Scout Troop No. 331 will hold its next meeting Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Village School, 67 McCampbell Road, Holmdel. The troop spent a week this summer at Forestburg (N.Y.) Scout Reservation, and earned merit badges such as swimming, emergency preparedness and archery. For more information, call Brian at (732) 946-2056.

  • VFW No. 4247 Halloween party Oct. 30

    Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No. 4247, Waverly and Third streets, Keyport, will sponsor a Halloween party Oct. 30 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the post. Tickets are $10 in advance, and $15 at the door. The event will feature prizes and various foods. For tickets or more information, call (732) 264-8391.