Category: Independent Calendar

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Local Scouts take second in scarecrow contest Community Bulletin Board Local Scouts take second in scarecrow contest Girl Scout Troop No. 1491 from the sixth grade at Matawan Avenue Middle School recently won second place in a scarecrow-decorating contest at Spooktacular Night held at Camp Sacajawea, Howell. More than 500 girls participated in the event.…

  • Center announces blood drives for November

    Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives: • Nov. 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (breakfast for donors) at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2179, 1 Veterans Lane, Port Monmouth section of Middletown • Nov. 6 from 6-9 p.m. at Bayshore Community Hospital, 727 N. Beers St., Holmdel • Nov.…

  • Volunteers sought for Nov. 1 walkathon

    Volunteers sought for Nov. 1 walkathon The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, is seeking volunteers for a walkathon to benefit a women’s support center Nov. 1 at 8:30 a.m. Individuals will register walkers and serve refreshments. A senior citizen organization needs help with teaching computer skills. Knowledge of the Internet,…

  • Kitten caboodle

    Kitten caboodle Kitten caboodle FARRAH MAFFAI staff Abigail Buckley, 6, Matawan, waits for her pumpkin to dry at the Matawan Halloween Costume Parade at the borough’s municipal complex, Saturday.

  • Recreation office to hold salsa, swing dance classes

    The Holmdel Township recreation office is currently accepting registration for its salsa and swing dance classes. The five-week classes will be held Fridays from 7-9 p.m. beginning Nov. 7 at the Holmdel Senior/Community Center, which is located on Crawfords Corner Road. For more information, call the recreation office at (732) 946-2870.

  • Organ society’s annual dinner-concert Nov. 2

    Organ society’s annual dinner-concert Nov. 2 The Monmouth Organ Society will hold its annual fall dinner-concert Nov. 2 at 1 p.m.; doors will open at noon. Featured will be Joe Padalino playing the Lowrey "Royale." Tickets are $29 each for the dinner, with choice of pork or prime rib. The event will be held at…

  • Heroes in training

    Heroes in training MARK KSENIAK Shrewsbury firefighter Michael Bell tends to Robert Yaffe, who acted as a victim during the Monmouth County Office of Emergency Management’s exercise to train and test the preparedness of local hospitals in dealing with a potential terrorist attack. The exercise began at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, Sunday.

  • Pumpkin creation

    FARRAH MAFFAI staff Jenny Hoke, 12, paints a face on a pumpkin at the Matawan Halloween Costume Parade, held at the borough’s municipal complex Saturday.

  • Recreation to offer fit­ness class, dinner

    Recreation to offer fit­ness class, dinner The Hazlet Recreation Commission is ac­cepting registrations for its cardio-kickboxing through Oct. 31 ($5 late fee after that date). The 16-lesson program will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. beginning Nov. 3. Cost is $50. At­tendees must bring a mat/towel, water bottle, and light (3- to 5-pound)…