Category: Independent Calendar

  • St. Stepanos food festival slated for Nov. 15, 16

    St. Stepanos food festival slated for Nov. 15, 16 The St. Stepanos Women’s Guild, 1184 Ocean Ave., Elberon section of Long Branch, will hold its 15th annual "Armenian Food Festival" Nov. 15 from noon-8 p.m., and Nov. 16 from 12:30-6 p.m. The festival will include Armenian coffee and pakhlava, various pastries, and a white elephant…

  • ‘Future Planning & Investment Fair’ Nov. 13

    ‘Future Planning & Investment Fair’ Nov. 13 The Arc of Monmouth, 1158 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, will celebrate National Family Caregivers Appreciation Month during November by hosting a Future Planning & Investment Fair. The free fair will be held Nov. 13 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at The Arc. Keynote speaker will be Sue Henshaw who will…

  • FOHL book fair, author event Nov. 14, 15

    FOHL book fair, author event Nov. 14, 15 The Friends of Holmdel Library (FOHL) will host a book fair and author event Nov. 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Barnes & Noble at The Commons at Holmdel, Route 35. The fund-raiser will feature various New Jersey authors. Barnes & Noble will…

  • Six Flags to hold food drive to aid homeless pets

    The Popcorn Park Zoo in Forked River and Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537 in Jackson, have joined together for a "Winter Lights" and Thanksgiving event to help feed some homeless pets in the area. A canned food drive will take place during Six Flags’ Winter Lights event, a drive-through light show and holiday village…

  • Chorale to open season with ‘Gloria’ Nov. 22

    Chorale to open season with ‘Gloria’ Nov. 22 The Arcadian Chorale, Matawan, will open its 11th season with "From Heaven on High" Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. Founder Marina Alexander will direct the chorus in its performance at First Presbyterian Church, Route 34 and Franklin Street, Matawan. The concert will also be presented Dec. 7…

  • Seminar for support of military families Nov. 20

    Seminar for support of military families Nov. 20 The American Red Cross, Armed Forces Emergency Services (AFES) will hold an informational seminar Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jersey Coast Chapter, 1540 W. Park Ave., Tinton Falls. The session is designed to help prepare military members and families for separation in response to the…

  • Applications for student workshops due Nov. 21

    Applications for student workshops due Nov. 21 The Arts and Education Center, New Brunswick, is now accepting applications for auditions for its Master Artists Workshops in the Schools program. The program will be offered in Monmouth County at high schools in Aberdeen, Eatontown, Keyport, Long Branch and Matawan. The aim of the workshops is to…

  • Auditions for ‘Bus Stop’ Nov. 21, 23

    Auditions for ‘Bus Stop’ Nov. 21, 23 Monmouth Players will hold audi­tions for "Bus Stop" Nov. 21 and 23 at 8 p.m. at the Navesink Library Theater, Sears and Monmouth avenues, Navesink section of Middletown. Needed are three women from late teens to age 50, and five men from mid 20s to age 60. All…

  • Movers and shakers

    Movers and shakers Veronica Yankowski staff Julia Hamwi (l), Victoria Chipman and Beverly Yow participate in Baby Ballet at Tatum Park, Middletown, on Monday.