Category: Independent Calendar

  • Red Cross recruiting for Disaster Response Team

    The American Red Cross of Central New Jersey is recruiting volunteers in the following medical-related fields: licensed emergency medical technicians/paramedics, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and physician assistants, to assist the Red Cross in providing health services during disasters. As the height of the Mid Atlantic hurricane season approaches, and federal and state homeland security…

  • Seminar to help families prepare for emergencies

    Seminar to help families prepare for emergencies In light of the recent "orange" alert (significant risk of terrorist attacks) issued by The Homeland Security Advisory System, the American Red Cross will offer "Together We Prepare," a seminar to help individuals and families prepare for the unexpected. The free seminar will be held Aug. 9 at…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI staff Ray Binaco (l), of Colts Neck, and Karl Uhrig, of Lincroft, look over a 1932 Highboy Roadster before ‘Keyport on Wheels’ on Saturday.

  • Volunteers sought for family event, area offices

    The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County, Long Branch, is seeking volunteers for Family Fun Day Aug. 20 from 4:15-6:15 p.m. at a Red Bank nonprofit day care center. Six to eight volunteers age 14 and older are needed to assist with various activities. An area nonprofit is seeking a receptionist Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-8…

  • Final VIA programs to begin Aug. 7

    Final VIA programs to begin Aug. 7 SCAN Learning Center, Eatontown, has announced it will conduct its final "Video Identification of Adults" (VIA) programs at four locations, beginning Aug. 7 at Seabrook Village, 3000 Essex Road, Tinton Falls. Program times are 10 a.m. to noon. Additional programs will be Aug. 14 at Sunrise Senior Living…

  • Jazz concerts at college Aug. 14

    Jazz concerts at college Aug. 14 The Brookdale Community College "Performing Arts Center Summer Series" will continue with an outdoor jazz concert by The Brookdale Wolverines Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. on the great lawn (behind Larrison Hall). Admission is $5, and attendees may bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic fare. Included in the quartet…

  • New art society elects officers for 2004-05

    The Art Society of Monmouth County (formerly Monmouth Arts Gallery) recently elected its officers for 2004-05, with Lucille Dellert serving as president. First vice president is Judi Gilden, while Gladys Fritz will serve as second vice president, and Jennie A. Meares as third. Treasurer is Walt Cushman, and Julie A. Dunbar will serve as corresponding…

  • Crocheting, workshop offered by park system

    The Monmouth County Park System will offer "Crocheting 101 and Beyond" Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 18-Sept. 22. Cost is $66 per person. Attendees should bring a size "k" crochet hook, and skein of nonchenille chunky yarn. "Knitting 101 and Beyond" will be offered Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 19-Sept. 23. Attendees should bring a…

  • K of C Second Sunday Breakfast Aug. 8

    K of C Second Sunday Breakfast Aug. 8 Keyport Knights of Columbus (K of C) will hold its Second Sunday Breakfast-Family Style Aug. 8 from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Knights hall at 54 Route 35 north. Price is $5, $4 for seniors and children younger than age 10, and free for children younger than age…