Category: Independent Calendar
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Group sends gifts to soldiers of 173rd Airborne
A Christmas gift drive to benefit soldiers in the 173rd Airborne Brigade, currently serving in Kirkuk, Iraq, was an unqualified success, according to organizers. Remember the Heroes for the Holidays, which collected gifts at four Monmouth County locations last weekend, has shipped 55 boxes containing more than 4,000 gifts to the brigade’s base in Vicenza,…
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Area choirs to perform at ‘Light Spectacular’
Area choirs to perform at ‘Light Spectacular’ The PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, will present its second annual local choir program in conjunction with its "Holiday Light Spectacular" through Jan. 4. Local choirs will perform at the holiday village from 6-7:30 p.m. (subject to change). Performing Dec. 8 will be the choir from Middletown High…
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A thousand points of light
A thousand points of light A thousand points of light JAMES CALLAHAN Willie Chavez, owner of Country Moments gift store on Keyport’s West Front Street, and his son, Andrew, enjoy the entertainment at Keyport’s annual tree-lighting ceremony and concert last weekend.
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Music program focuses on early childhood dev.
Music program focuses on early childhood dev. Temple Beth Ahm, 550 Lloyd Road, Aberdeen, is now accepting registration for its winter session of "Music Together," to begin in January. For details, call (732) 610-6957.
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Turkey Bowl
Turkey Bowl CHRIS KELLY staff Middletown’s Mike Cerchio completes a reception for the American Mortgage Source team during the Turkey Bowl, Sickles Field, Little Silver. The event was a holiday fund-raiser for the charity Jason’s Dreams for Kids.
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Matawan tree, menorah lighting Dec. 6
Matawan tree, menorah lighting Dec. 6 The borough of Matawan Recreation Commission will hold its annual tree and menorah lighting Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Matawan Municipal Complex, 201 Broad St. Call Sheila at (732) 566-7778.
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‘Pearl of the Bayshore’ tour in Keyport Dec. 13
‘Pearl of the Bayshore’ tour in Keyport Dec. 13 Keyport Business Alliance will host the annual "Pearl of the Bayshore Candlelight House Tour" Dec. 13 from 4-9 p.m. Tickets are $18 at the door and $15 in advance. The tour will visit 13 Keyport locations, including the 1860s Masters Octave home, a federal-style gingerbread home,…
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Dedication
JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff This tree was dedicated to all military personnel by Matawan Cub Scout Pack 179 at Memorial Park, Matawan, on Nov. 23.
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Auditions for ‘Don’t Tell Mother’ Dec. 13, 15
Auditions for ‘Don’t Tell Mother’ Dec. 13, 15 Spotlight Players, Matawan, will hold auditions for the Monk Ferris comedy "Don’t Tell Mother" Dec. 13 from 1-3 p.m. and Dec. 15 from 7-9 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, Route 34 and Franklin Street. Needed are three men and five women, ages 20-60. Script…
