Category: Independent Calendar

  • Christian Fellowship coffeehouse March 19

    The Bayshore Christian Fellowship will host a free coffeehouse March 19 from 7-10 p.m. at the fellowship hall of the Reformed Church of Keyport, 125 Division St. The public is invited to the event, which will feature live music, games, fellowship and refreshments. For more information, call the fellowship at (732) 471-9011.

  • 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…

  • Tickets now available for auxiliary’s ‘Tricky Tray’

    The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2179 will hold a "Tricky Tray Gift Auction" April 2 from 7-11 p.m. The event will be at the post home at 1 Veterans Lane, Port Mon­mouth section of Middletown. Doors open at 6 p.m. and admission is $5. Refreshments will be available for purchase.…

  • Elite Dance to hold annual benefit March 13

    Elite Dance Forum, Middletown, will hold its annual benefit March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Brookdale Performing Arts Center, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. The event will feature 12 local dance schools and a vo­calist performing to raise donations for The Lupus Foundation of New Jersey. For ticket price, tickets or more…

  • Art model

    Art model FARRAH MAFFAI staff Jackie Russo talks to customers about her contemporary glass art during the Art for the Home Show at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, on Saturday.

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Matawan church to host pancake breakfast Community Bulletin Board Matawan church to host pancake breakfast Matawan United Methodist Church will host a pancake breakfast March 20 from 8 a.m. to noon at the church, Atlantic and Church streets, Aberdeen. The cost is $4 per person; there will be no charge for children under age 5.…

  • Fitting jewelry

    FARRAH MAFFAI staff Ellen Butler, Morganville, shows off a necklace to Pam Stetz, Monmouth Beach, at the Elegant Expressions booth during the Christian Brothers Academy Craft Show, held at the school in Lincroft on Saturday.

  • Scenes from a classic

    CHRIS KELLY staff Lauren Valasa, 17, of MIddletown High School North, recites lines from “Macbeth” at the Shakespeare Competition for High School Students, held at Monmouth University, Long Branch, on Saturday.

  • Free trees available to local volunteer groups

    The New Jersey Tree Foundation is offering trees, from two years old that are 1-2 feet tall, to volunteer groups in New Jersey. Applications will be accepted until February, with trees available for planting in April. The offer coincides with Arbor Day, which is April 30. All planting must occur on public lands, be done…