Category: Independent Calendar

  • Book fund-raisers for Holmdel schools

    The Holmdel Township Board of Education has announced that Holmdel schools have teamed with Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com to promote books sales. Barnes & Noble, Holmdel Commons, Route 35, will hold "Book Fair 2003" June 18, and the Holmdel schools will receive a percentage of proceeds when students purchase books. Purchases may also be…

  • ‘Catch and Release’ packet now available

    The New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium (NJMSC) and its New Jersey Sea Grant Marine Extension Program have produced a new information packet for recreational anglers, designed to reinforce the concept of ethical angling and encourage anglers to use catch-and-release techniques. The packet, "Catch and Release — A Guide to Ethical Angling," includes a brochure that…

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    JEFF GRANIT Elizabeth Stallmeyer, 12, Lincroft, makes a big hit out of the bumper cars at St. Leo’s Church Fair on Thursday.

  • Peace coalition ‘Teach-In’

    The Central Jersey Peace and Justice Coalition will hold a "Teach-In" June 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Uni­tarian Universalist Meeting­house, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft section of Middletown. The event will feature work­shops on the Middle East, the budget and taxes, and the media. For additional information, call (732) 345-8400 or…

  • Youth group’s strawberry festival June 20

    The Senior Youth Group of Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, 95 Cambridge Drive, Aberdeen, will hold its first straw­berry festival, June 20 at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for attendees age 10 and older. Fea­tured will be parfaits, sundaes, dipped strawberries, cheesecake, shortcake and beverages. For more information, call the church at (732) 583-1118.

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    JEFF GRANIT Owen Christiansen, 6, leaps into the tire obstacle course to win at the New Monmouth Elementary School Field Day Monday.

  • ‘Firemen’s Fair’ in Keyport June 23-28

    The Keyport Volunteer Fire Depart­ment will hold its 37th annual "Firemen’s Fair," June 23-28, at Fireman’s Park on the waterfront. Hours are Monday-Friday from 7-11 p.m., and Saturday from 6:30-11:30 p.m. The fair will feature rides and various foods. "Karaoke Night" will be June 24, and "Kid’s Night" will be June 24 and 26, when…

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    CHRIS KELLY Members of Thula Sizwe, a South African a cappella group, perform traditional African music and dance at St. Joseph’s Church fair, Keyport, Sunday.

  • Music Alliance to hold

    Oldies Dance June 13 The Story Untold Music Alliance will hold an Oldies Dance June 13 at 8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Route 35 north, Keyport. Admission is $6 for the dance and refreshments. For more information, call (732) 251-0970.