Category: Independent Calendar

  • Thrivent aids Habitat, elects board members

    The Monmouth Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans recently supplied funds for Habitat for Humanity, Long Branch, to purchase a construction trailer which will aid the group as it expands construction sites throughout Monmouth County. The chapter also recently elected its board for 2004. Carol Van Kirk, Middletown, will act as president, while Freehold resident…

  • Hazlet organization meeting slated for Jan. 3

    Hazlet organization meeting slated for Jan. 3 Hazlet Township Committee has announced it will hold its organization meeting Jan. 3 at 10 a.m. at the James J. Cullen Community Center, 1776 Union Ave. The committee will also hold a workshop/agenda meeting and a regular meeting Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively. The…

  • Pre-New Year’s Eve Dance Party Dec. 29

    Pre-New Year’s Eve Dance Party Dec. 29 The Middletown Township Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Pre-New Year’s Eve Dance Party Dec. 29 from 1-4 p.m. at the gymnasium at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo section of Middletown. The party is for Middletown students only, in grades K-5, and cost is $2. For…

  • Christmas from ‘round the world

    JAMES CALLAHAN Staff Musicians played Irish, Scottish and American music at the “Boys of the Lough” Celtic Christmas performance at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, Dec. 18.

  • Keyport Post to host

    New Year The Keyport American Legion Post No. 23 will hold a New Year’s Eve party Dec. 31 at the Post home, 81 W. Front St. Proceeds will benefit the post’s children’s programs and scholarship fund. The cost is $25 per person for the event, which will feature a buffet dinner, open bar and usual…

  • Holiday town

    CHRIS KELLY staff Pictured is one of the many creative displays for drivers at the sixth annual “Holiday Light Spectacular” at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel.

  • Singing and playing

    JAMES CALLAHAN Voices and instruments filled the stage at the “Boys of the Lough” Celtic Christmas performance at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, on Dec. 18.

  • Lincoln Hose Company announces officers

    Lincoln Hose Company No. 1, Keyport, has announced its officers for 2004, with Frank Grabowski serving as president. Charles McCue will serve as vice presi­dent, while Robert M. Poling will assume the role of secretary. Robert M. Poling Jr. will act as assis­tant secretary, and treasurer is John Pangborn. Trustees are Gene Regan, Randy Stout…

  • Volunteers needed for New Year’s dance

    The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, is seeking volunteers for a New Year’s dance for Holmdel seniors Dec. 30 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Volunteers also are needed at an area Bowl-a-Thon Jan. 23 from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. or 1-5 p.m., to raise funds for a nonprofit that benefits at-risk…