Category: Independent Calendar

  • Register by June 13 for vacation Bible school

    First Baptist Church of Matawan, 232 Main St., is now accepting registration for its vacation Bible school. The Bible school will be held July 7-11 from 9-11:30 a.m. and is open to children from age 4 1/2 to those who have just completed sixth grade. For more information, call (732) 566-7515.

  • Registration now taken for U.S. Open trip

    Registration now taken for U.S. Open trip Registration is now being accepted for a trip to the U.S. Tennis Open Champi­onships offered by Holmdel Township Recreation. The trip will be Aug. 28 from 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., and cost is $87 for nonresidents and $78 for residents. For more information, call Recreation at (732) 946-2870.

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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.

  • Items now accepted for auxiliary’s flea market

    The Bayshore Community Hospital Auxil­iary is accepting items for its flea market June 21 at Bayshore Community Health Services’ corporate offices, 737 N. Beers St., Holmdel. Items needed are housewares, tools, books, costume jewelry and small furni­ture, but no clothing. Items may be dropped off at the corporate offices. For drop-off arrangements, call (732) 739-5918.…

  • Registration still taken for Relay for Life

    Registration is still being accepted for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life scheduled for June 13 and 14 at Christian Brothers Academy, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown, and June 27 and 28 at Matawan-Aberdeen Regional High School, 450 Atlantic Ave., Aberdeen. The events begin at 7 p.m. and end the following day…

  • Bulletin Board

    Musicians sought for Bulletin Board Musicians sought for ‘Battle of the Bands’ Samples of music are now being accepted for the first "Battle of the Bands" scheduled for Aug. 1 from 6-10 p.m. at Stop & Shop/Keyport Plaza Shopping Center, routes 35 and 36. Bands will be judged on musicianship, showmanship and fan interaction. The…

  • Keyport Fireman’s Fair slated for June 23-28

    The Keyport Business Alliance has announced the Keyport Fireman’s Fair will take place June 23-28 at Fireman’s Park at the waterfront. The hours are Monday-Friday from 7-11 p.m. and Saturday from 6:30-11:30 p.m. Karaoke Night will be held June 24, and Kiddie Night is slated for June 24 and 26, when attendees pay one price.…

  • Annual ‘New Jersey Irish Festival’ June 22

    The 33rd annual New Jersey Irish Festival will take place June 22 at 9 a.m. at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel. Tickets are $12 at the gate, $10 in advance, and free for children age 10 and younger. Singer/songwriter Tommy Makem and The Makem Brothers will highlight the festival. Regarded as the "Godfather of…