Category: Independent Calendar

  • It’s magic

    It’s magic JEFF GRANIT staff Elysia Mathews (l), a fifth-grader at the Ocean Avenue Elementary School, and host “Magic Jim” take part in a character education magic show to prevent bullying at the school, Middletown, on March 11.

  • SEEK program to be offered at area schools

    The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office will offer its Sheriff’s Emergency Education for Kids (SEEK) program at two area schools during March. First-graders at Oak Hill Academy, Lincroft section off Middletown, will be given the program March 19, and first-graders at Nut Swamp School, Middletown, March 30. The SEEK 9-1-1 program teaches students how to remember…

  • Abracadabra!

    Abracadabra! JEFF GRANIT staff Kaitlin Corcoran (l), a fourth-grader at the Ocean Avenue Elementary School, shows her enthusiasm for preventing bullying at a character education program held at the school in Middletown on March 11.

  • Fetching artwork

    Fetching artwork JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff One of the paintings on display at the annual art show held at Croydon Hall, Middletown, on Saturday.

  • Pomona Grange Awards presented to 4-H’ers

    Several Monmouth County 4-H’ers received Pomona Grange awards for their achievements. The Pomona Grange Certificate of Merit is given to 4-H’ers who have completed at least two years of outstanding 4-H work and have shown progressive achievement in citizenship. The Pomona Grange Advanced Awards are granted to 4-H’ers who have demonstrated continued growth in leadership…

  • Legislation on racing commission clears Assembly

    Seeking to ensure the future of the state’s horse racing industry, the Assembly has passed legislation to broaden the scope of the New Jersey Racing Commission. The bill was sponsored by Assemblymen Jeff Van Drew (D-Cape May), Michael J. Panter (D-Monmouth), Robert L. Morgan (D-Monmouth), and Ronald Dancer (R-Ocean, Burlington, Monmouth and Mercer). The measure,…

  • Rainbow Foundation fashion show March 20

    The nonprofit Rainbow Foundation of Middletown will hold its annual fashion show and luncheon March 20 at 11:30 a.m. at the Shore Casino, Atlantic Highlands. Tickets are $45 per person, with proceeds benefiting needy children of New Jersey. For tickets or more information, call the Foundation at (732) 671-4343.

  • Walks, discussions at Hook during March

    Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook, has several programs slated during March. A "Holly Forest Walk" will take place March 20 at 2 p.m. beginning at the visitor center. An "American Littoral Society Equinox Walk" is slated for March 20 at 7 p.m. beginning at Guardian Park, Fort Hancock. Attendees should bring a flashlight. For…

  • Children’s art exhibition to open March 14

    Children’s art exhibition to open March 14 Monmouth Museum, Newman Springs Road, Middletown, will celebrate Children’s Art Month with the exhibition, "Children’s Art: Water, Water Everywhere" March 14-April 8. The exhibition is organized by Helene Boedart, art educator in the Long Branch elementary school system. Art teachers will select works by their preschool, elementary and…