Category: Independent Calendar
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‘Family Fossil Hunt’ at Poricy July 11
‘Family Fossil Hunt’ at Poricy July 11 Poricy Park, Oak Hill Road, Middletown, will hold a "Family Fossil Hunt" for families and children age 5 and older July 11 from 1-2:30 p.m. beginning at the nature center. The fee is $5, and hunters should wear boots or old sneakers and bring a container for finds.…
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Bereavement support group to begin July 21
The hospice program of Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ), 141 Bodman Place, Red Bank, will offer "Hearts of Remembrance" bereavement support group beginning July 21 from 6:30-8 p.m. Meetings will be held for 12 consecutive Wednesdays, and are for adults that have lost loved ones at least three months prior to the start…
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Help needed for minor repairs, writing, Fun Day
The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, is seeking volunteers for a nonprofit day care center’s Family Fun Day Aug. 20 from 4:15-6:15 p.m. in Red Bank. A handyman is needed to help seniors in the community stay in their homes. Individuals are needed for small repairs, not major renovations. A…
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Golf fund-raiser to aid widowed mother-to-be
Golf fund-raiser to aid widowed mother-to-be The LaPiere Fund will sponsor a golf outing July 16 at Gambler Ridge Golf Course, Cream Ridge. The event will feature 18 holes of golf from noon to 5 p.m., a buffet dinner and two-hour open bar from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and an after-dinner dance party beginning at 8 p.m.…
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Here comes Spider-Man!
Here comes Spider-Man! Here comes Spider-Man! CHRIS KELLY staff Middletown’s Christopher Bloom, 4, has his face painted to look like Spider-Man during Oceanfest, Long Branch’s Fourth of July celebration.
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St. Mary’s, South Amboy, welcomes inquirers
St. Mary’s Parish in South Amboy is now accepting registration for any adult (age 14 or older) who is interested in preparing for baptism, first communion or confirmation. The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) begins with several weeks of inquiry sessions. Joined by team members and supported by the entire parish community, participants…
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Taking defeat in stride
Taking defeat in stride CHRIS KELLY staff Sea Girt lifeguard Megan Harris, of Holmdel, raises her arms in defeat as Long Branch lifeguard Cheryl Sterling beats her in the beach flag competition at Saturday’s Long Branch Lifeguard Tournament.
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Artists’ forum July 11 at Monmouth Museum
Artists’ forum July 11 at Monmouth Museum Artists’ forum July 11 at Monmouth Museum Monmouth Museum will hold an artists’ forum July 11 from 2-4 p.m. Featured will be artists Rose Craney, Frances Heinrich, Larry Lee and Michael Wiley. The artists will discuss how each entered the field of sculpture. Also featured will be an…
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Signup under way for daddy/daughter event
Registration for Middletown Township’s annual Daddy/Daughter Dinner-Dance is now under way. The event for Middletown fathers and daughters in grades K-5 will be held Oct. 8 or 22 from 7-10 p.m. at the Jacques Reception Center, Palmer Avenue, North Middletown. The fee is $28 per person, and preregistration is required. The evening will also include…
