Category: Independent Calendar

  • Jazz ensemble to perform concert Aug. 4

    Jazz ensemble to perform concert Aug. 4 The Youth Jazz Ensemble will per­form a free jazz concert featuring songs by William "Count" Basie Aug. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at King of Kings Church, Harmony and Cherry Tree Farm Roads, Middle­town. For more information, call Joe at (732) 739-9675.

  • Poricy Park to hold

    Star Search Aug. 9 Star Search Aug. 9 Poricy Park, Oak Hill Road, Middletown, will hold Star Search Aug. 9 from 8-10 p.m. Amateur astronomer John Kinneary will teach attendees how to use binoculars and telescopes, and, if skies are clear, attendees may use the park’s catadioptric telescope to search for stars. Fee is $3…

  • 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…

  • Farm teacher

    GARY BILBAO Ellen Jackson, Rumson, curator, gives visitors a tour of the Murray Farmhouse at Poricy Park, Middletown, July 25.

  • Reservations now taken for New Hampshire trip

    The Glenwood Senior Citizen Travel Club, Matawan, will sponsor a trip to New Hampshire Sept. 19-23, at a cost of $454, double occupancy. Price covers transportation from Old Bridge and Matawan, four nights’ accommodations, meals, sightseeing and nightly entertainment. For reservations, call Renee at (732) 583-6261.

  • On Campus

    On Campus Cassandra Alleva, Middletown, recently received a $500 Youth Opportunity Scholarship from the Brookdale Community College Alumni Association. Award criteria included academic achievement, participation in school activities and community involvement with a clearly defined set of educational goals. Alleva is a graduate of Middletown High School North, and has been involved in Key Club…

  • Supergirl

    Supergirl CHRIS KELLY staff Kiera Kulaga, 4, Lincroft, bounces on a bungee ride at the 2004 Monmouth County Fair held at the East Freehold Park, Freehold Township, July 21.

  • College graduates sought for AmeriCorps program

    The New Jersey Community Development Corp. (NJCDC), Paterson, is seeking recent college graduates to participate in its AmeriCorps program, which will run September through August. AmeriCorps prepares young men and women for careers and social services through community service assignments and educational activities. Students will be expected to work 40 hours-per-week with at-risk children and…