Category: Independent Calendar

  • Free trip to World War II Memorial May 19

    Assemblyman Sam Thompson (R-13) is seeking World War II Veterans interested in a free bus trip to the opening of the World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 19. The trip will accommodate 600 veterans, and will depart at 7:30 a.m. from locations in Middletown, Old Bridge, Monroe, and Perth Amboy. Attendees will be assisted…

  • Masons to sponsor wrestling event May 22

    Caeserea Lodge No. 64 Free and Accepted Masons Acacia Club and Raritan Chapter of the Demolay Youth Organization, Keyport, will sponsor a family-oriented professional wrestling show May 22 at 7:35 p.m. at Keansburg High School, 140 Port Monmouth Road. Tickets are $18 for golden ringside, $16 for open ringside, and $14 general admission. Proceeds will…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Registration under way for Community Bulletin Board Registration under way for ‘Coast the Coast’ tour The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mid-Jersey Chapter, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, is currently accepting registration for its "Coast the Coast" bike tour. The tour will be May 22 and 23, and cyclists can choose from either 25-, 50- or…

  • Volunteers needed at Liberty Science Center

    Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, is currently seeking volunteers to work at the center, performing a five-hour shift one day per week, or every other weekend. Positions are available in sales, accounting, guest services or working with animals. Applicants need not have a background in science or education, and complete training is provided. Volunteers receive…

  • Drive spectators

    CHRIS KELLY staff It was a bustling morning for the Middle Road School PTO’s benefit drive for 11-year-old Vincent Parisi in Hazlet on Saturday.

  • Center offers several volunteer opportunities

    The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, is seeking an office assistant to maintain a local resource center by covering the front desk, answering phones and taking messages. A computer teacher is needed to teach residents how to sign up on resident computers for Yahoo e-mail and teach residents how to…

  • Register for winery, casino trip by May 26

    The Aberdeen Township Recreation Department will offer a trip to Renault Winery, Galloway Township, and an Atlantic City casino June 17. The trip is open to Aberdeen seniors age 55 and older and registration deadline is May 26. Nonresidents may sign up after the deadline. Cost is $22 for nonresidents and $17 for residents, and…

  • Rooting around

    Rooting around CHRIS KELLY staff Jayne Cleveland (l) explains the root system of some plants to a group of junior gardeners at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown, Saturday.

  • Photo

    CHRIS KELLY staff Joyce Trivett of Middletown admires one of the quilts on display during a quilting show held at Poricy Park on Sunday.