Category: Independent Calendar
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Workshops for MCAC grants begin May 18
The Monmouth County Arts Council (MCAC) will hold grant-writing workshops for its local arts grant program on May 18 at 10 a.m. and May 24 at 7 p.m. The workshops will be at Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. A long-range planning workshop will be June 1 at 7 p.m. for groups applying…
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Winners of ‘Patriot’s Pen’ contest announced
The Ladies Auxiliary of Guadalcanal Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4745, Cliffwood Beach section of Aberdeen, has announced the winners of its "Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay Contest." The theme was "My Dream for America." First place of a $200 bond went to Steven G. Ross. Breanna O’Dowd and Kelly Caparaso — second and third…
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Tours, classes offered by county park system
The Monmouth County Park System will offer tours May 15 and 22 from 11 a.m. to noon at Deep Cut Gardens, Red Hill Road, Middletown. The cost for the one-hour guided tour is $5; there will be no charge for children age 12 and younger. No registration is required. "Pint-Size Picassos" for children ages 3…
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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…
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‘Traveling Trunk’ now available from museum
The Monmouth Museum, Lincroft section of Middletown, has announced it will introduce a "Traveling Trunk" program for preschool and kindergarten children based on the museum’s WonderWing. The trunk will feature interactive material with an underwater theme. It will accompany museum educators and will feature materials such as puppets and props in a one-hour presentation. The…
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Tickets now available for ‘Food for Thought’
Tickets are now available for the third annual "Food for Thought — Food and Wine-Tasting Event" sponsored by the Eatontown Foundation for Excellence in Education. The event will be June 2 at 6 p.m. at The Sheraton Eatontown Hotel and Conference Center, Route 35 and Industrial Way east. Tickets are $50 per person, with a…
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Marchers sought for Matawan parade
The Borough of Matawan is seeking veterans and marchers for its Memorial Day parade May 30 from 2-4 p.m. The parade will commence at the parking lot of St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church, Route 79 south and Freneau Avenue. Marchers should meet at 1 p.m. Grand Marshal will be Lee Sickels, and Deputy Grand Marshal,…
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Community Bulletin Board
Auxiliary Community Bulletin Board Auxiliary’s Pampered Chef party May 19 The Ladies Auxiliary of Aberdeen Township Fire District No. 1 will hold a Pampered Chef party with "Broadway Chef" David Meenan May 19 at 7 p.m. at Lloyd Road Firehouse, Aberdeen. Proceeds will help support the fire company. For cost or more information, call Sherri…
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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…
