Category: Independent Calendar
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Program on legal issues for the mentally ill, Jan. 9
Program on legal issues for the mentally ill, Jan. 9 The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) will offer a presentation by the Community Health Law Project Jan. 9 from 7:30-9 p.m. "Civil Legal Issues for Mental Health Consumers" will be presented at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 112 Middletown Road, Holmdel.…
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Church’s education sessions begin Jan. 11
Church’s education sessions begin Jan. 11 Holmdel Community Church, 40 Main St., will offer "Christian Adult Education: Beginnings — Basic Christianity" Jan. 11-Feb. 22 at 11:30 a.m. The sessions will be led by the Rev. Dave Robertson and will cover topics such as "Who is Jesus?," "How Does God Speak to Me?," and "What Happens…
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AHA now seeking Heartsaver nominees
The American Heart Association (AHA) is currently seeking nominations for its fourth annual American Heartsaver Awards, slated for Feb. 3. The awards recognize and honor "hometown heroes of the chain of survival," or individuals who saved or helped in an attempt to save a life by performing CPR or using an automated external defibrillator (AED).…
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Irish Federation’s ‘Ceili Dance’ Jan. 11
Irish Federation’s ‘Ceili Dance’ Jan. 11 The Irish Federation of Monmouth County, Hazlet, will hold a "Ceili Dance" Jan. 11 from 5-8 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Church hall, Shore Acre Avenue, North Middletown. The cost is $7 for instruction; sandwiches and refreshments will be provided. For more information, call John at (732) 264-5020.
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FARRAH MAFFAI staff Middletown’s Rita Atherton toots in the New Year at a pre-New Year’s Eve celebration for Middletown seniors that was held at Jacques Catering and Reception Center, Middletown, at noon on Dec. 30, courtesy of the township parks and recreation department.
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Deadline for achievement awards tomorrow
VSA arts of New Jersey (VSA/NJ), New Brunswick, is accepting applications for its 2004 Art Achievement Awards until Jan. 8. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to assuring that the arts are available and accessible to individuals with disabilities. The Achievement Award competition honors New Jersey students ages 14-21, not to exceed 12th-grade level, who are…
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Old friends, new year
FARRAH MAFFAI staff Middletown seniors Eleanor Ferone and Mary Greene ring in the new year with a hug at noon on Dec. 30 at a pre-New Year’s Eve party held at Jacques Catering and Reception Center, Middletown.
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Blood center announces January blood drives
Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives: • Jan. 8 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Bayshore Community Hospital, 727 N. Beers St., Holmdel • Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Matawan Masons drive at United Methodist Church, 478 Atlantic Ave., Aberdeen • Jan. 19 from 5-8 p.m. at Bayshore Fitness &…
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Volunteers sought for new hotline for youth
Volunteers sought for new hotline for youth 180, Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, is seeking mature, calm and responsible individuals to help staff a new hotline for youth. Training will begin the week of Jan. 12, and shifts will run from 1-5 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Volunteers will receive 40 hours of training, and will answer…
