Category: Independent Calendar

  • Park’s art, ceramics classes begin Sept. 7

    Park’s art, ceramics classes begin Sept. 7 The Monmouth County Park System will hold a seven-session adult artwork class to teach techniques and skills for decorating and glazing ceramic items Tuesdays from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Sept. 7 through Oct. 19. Students will work with greenware, bisque, underglazes and stains, and cost of each…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Matawan Day slated for Sept. 12 Community Bulletin Board Matawan Day slated for Sept. 12 The Borough of Matawan will celebrate Matawan Day Sept. 12 at Terhune Park, from noon to 6 p.m. The event will include food, rides, arts and crafts, music, entertainment, and a petting zoo. In the event of rain, the festivities…

  • Registration for SCAN fall classes opens Sept. 1

    Registration for SCAN fall classes opens Sept. 1 SCAN Learning Center, Monmouth Mall, Eatontown, will hold registration for its fall semester Sept. 1-24, with the semester scheduled for Oct. 4 through Dec. 17 at both the learning center and Seabrook Village, 3000 Essex Road, Tinton Falls. New classes include intermediate and advanced electronic mail, Getting…

  • Grant awarded to Garden State Philharmonic

    The Garden State Philharmonic has re­ceived a $47,360 grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Darlene Dreyer, executive director said, "This operational grant, in addition to a grant received through the Southern New Jersey Staffing Assistance Initiative, al­lowing us to expand our professional staff, reflects a commitment made by the state of…

  • Sittin’ on the dock of the bay

    Sittin’ on the dock of the bay Sittin’ on the dock of the bay FARRAH MAFFAI staff Andrew Zahn, Ridgefield, enjoys the breeze off the Keyport pier on Saturday.

  • Down on the farm

    PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI staff Johnny DeJesus, 7, of Hazlet, tries to feed a chicken at Longstreet Farm at Holmdel Park on Saturday. Pamela Sawa, of Brooklyn, N.Y., pets a sheep at the farm.

  • Brookdale forensics team to host workshop

    Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will host the American Forensics Association District VII workshop Sept. 11 at the main campus. The preseason event will provide intercollegiate competition training in speech and debate for the Brookdale forensics team plus 15 additional colleges and universities. Among the four-year schools participating at the Brookdale event are…

  • Vendors sought for food pantry flea market

    Vendors are being sought for a flea market for St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St. Lawrence Church, Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One table is $15, and two tables are $25. The tables will be provided, and there will be no refunds. For more information, call…

  • Trading cards

    FARRAH MAFFAI staff James Brown, 21, and Nathan Krelenstein, 17, of Middletown, look through baseball cards at the Sports Card and Memorabilia Show at Holmdel Fire Company No. 1 Saturday.