Category: Independent Calendar

  • In the Service

    In the Service Pfc. Keith Thomas, Matawan, recently graduated from basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. Thomas completed a 13-week program, with one month dedicated to using the standard military weapon. He also completed a straight-through, 54-hour test of stamina and recently taught skills, which also involved a 52-mile march with…

  • ‘Help Us Solve the Puzzle!’ under way

    ‘Help Us Solve the Puzzle!’ under way New Horizons in Autism Inc., Neptune, has initiated a public awareness campaign "Help Us Solve the Puzzle!" to draw attention to the prevalence of autism in New Jersey and the need for research and support services. The campaign is running in conjunction with National Autism Awareness Month during…

  • BBBS food, wine tasting slated for April 26

    Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Monmouth County, Eatontown, will hold its fifth annual gourmet food and wine tasting April 26 from 6:30-10 p.m. at AT&T, 200 Laurel Ave., Middletown. Tickets are $65 per person for the dressy-casual or business attire event. The event will feature various wines, and food samplings from area restaurants. BBBS…

  • Afraid of love

    FARRAH MAFFAI staff Jeff Ronan, 16, Holmdel, and E. Nicole Spadafino, 26, Bridgewater, played Jeff Douglas and Meg Brockie during the Matawan Spotlight Players’ performance of “Brigadoon” held at the First Presbyterian Church in Matawan on Saturday.

  • Troubadours to perform in Lincroft April 24

    The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County Meeting House, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft section of Middletown, will welcome the Troubadours in concert April 24 at 8 p.m. Members Brian Forsman and David Niebuhr will be dressed in Colonial garb and play the music of Colonial and early America. The duo combines music with historical…

  • Applications now taken for ‘Aberdeen Day’

    Applications for the ninth annual "Aberdeen Day," at Matawan Regional High School are being accepted, with deadline for appli­cations May 7. The celebration will be June 5 from noon-5 p.m. (rain or shine). Volunteers and youth organizations, entertainers and businesses distributing literature may participate free-of-charge, and a fee will be charged for food vendors, businesses…

  • Front stepping

    FARRAH MAFFAI staff Gail Dworak of Old Bridge tries out the stepper at the Moms Club of Matawan/Aberdeen yard sale held at the Aberdeen-Matawan train station on Saturday.

  • Computer classes for seniors to begin April 29

    Hazlet Recreation will offer free computer classes for Hazlet senior citizens Thursdays April 29-June 3 from 9:45-10:45 a.m. The free classes will be at Beers Street School. Recreation will sponsor cardio-kickboxing for 16 weeks beginning May 3. Classes will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $50 ($15 late charge after April 30),…

  • Tricky plot

    FARRAH MAFFAI staff Bill Rodgers (l) as the sheriff of Nottingham and Ruben Nagy, Middletown, as Prince John conspire to trap Robin Hood during the performance of “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” by Mary Lynn Dobson of Middletown, held at the Performing Arts Center of Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, on Saturday.