Category: Independent Calendar
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Veterans sought for ‘Flight of Aces’ program
Stop & Shop Supermarkets will honor Monmouth County veterans and defense workers with an opportunity to fly in vintage World War II bombers. Veterans and defense workers will be asked to recall military experiences with a first-person essay as part of the store’s "Flight of Aces" program during Labor Day weekend. Participants may submit an…
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Local Red Cross joins Project Video Connect
The Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross, Tinton Falls, has joined forces with AOL for Broadband to support "Project Video Connect: We’re Here Until They’re Home" in the Monmouth and Ocean counties area. The effort allows military personnel overseas and their families to send video messages to each other from locations around the…
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Bulletin Board
Bulletin Board Rehearsals for chorale slated for Sept. 2, 9 The Arcadian Chorale, Matawan, will hold rehearsals for its fall season Sept. 2 from 7-10 p.m., with a second session Sept. 9 at First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, Route 34 and Franklin Street Membership in the 55-voice ensemble is free. The chorale will present the…
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Registration under way for ‘Ride for Rett’ bike-a-thon
Registration is now under way for the "Ride for Rett" bike-a-thon, hosted by the International Rett Syndrome Association, Sept. 28. Six different routes, ranging from seven to 61 miles, will be offered, with the ride beginning and ending at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown. On-site registration and packet pickup for pre-registered riders begins…
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Travel club sponsoring trip to Canada, Niagara
Reservations are now being accepted for a trip to Canada Sept. 14-18 sponsored by the Glenwood Seniors Travel Club, Old Bridge and Matawan. The cost is $399 per person (double occupancy), $498 (single), and $378 (triple). Participants will visit the Niagara area, Royal Botanical Gardens, Welland Canal, Niagara on the Lake, and an area winery.…
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Dance scholarship
auditions Aug. 25 auditions Aug. 25 The American Academy of Dance and Performing Arts, 2 Bridge Ave., Red Bank, will hold open auditions for dance scholarships Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Dancers should bring ballet, pointe and/or jazz shoes, and wear dance attire. Scholarships will be awarded in both ballet and jazz. For more information,…
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FARRAH MAFFAI Haley Sheehan, 6, Middletown, reaches for the jungle gym bar at Marine Park in Red Bank on a recent afternoon.
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Wendy Tooker and Queen Mother Betty Murphy chat during a Red Hat Society meeting at the Bulkhead Restaurant in Keyport on Friday. Club members wear red hats and purple dresses at get-togethers designed solely to enjoy each other’s company.
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Register for ‘Saturday in the Park’ by Aug. 24
Register for ‘Saturday in the Park’ by Aug. 24 Jersey Shore Running Club, Shrewsbury, will host the 10th annual "Saturday in the Park 5K" Aug. 30 at Holmdel Park. Registration is at 8 a.m., the 5-kilometer run and walk are at 9 a.m. and children’s races are at 10 a.m. Entry fees are $17 before…
