Category: Independent Calendar
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FARRAH MAFFAI Katie Henry, a second-grader at the Lincroft School, Middletown, answers a question from Gov. James E. McGreevey, who read to the children May 23.
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Middletown offering library science scholarship
The board of trustees of the Middletown Township Public Library has announced the availability of the Conover-Wihtol Scholarship, with a value of not less than $500, for graduate study in library science. The fund was established in memory of Edith B. Conover and Karl F. Wihtol, both long-time Middletown residents and members of Friends of…
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VFW Post 2179, Ladies Auxiliary install officers
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No. 2179 and its Ladies Auxiliary, Port Monmouth section of Middletown, recently held the joint installation of officers for 2003-04 at the Post home. Installed as commander was Frank J. Weber. William J. Travis was installed as senior vice commander, and the junior vice commander is Ronald Kowalski. Installed…
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Deadline for temple’s cruise June 2
Temple Shalom, Aberdeen, will celebrate its 40th anniversary June 14 at 6 p.m. with a dinner-dance aboard the Cornucopia Princess, Perth Amboy. The deadline for registration is June 2; the cost is $100 per person. The event will feature a cocktail reception, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, salad, dinner and dessert during the cruise of New…
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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. Children must be registered by June 13. 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,…
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Soulful Friends’ tea, discussion June 10, 25
Soulful Friends will hold a "Philosophical Discussion and Tea" June 10 and 25 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Route 34 and Disbrow Road, Matawan. Speaker Mary Martin will present "Be Careful What You Dream — You Might Get It!" The fee is $10 per person. For exact location or more information, call Roslyn at (732) 583-6654.
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‘Author’s Night with Irene Zabytko’ June 5
The Ukrainian National Women’s League of America Branch 98 of Holmdel/Middletown, in conjunction with the Monmouth County Library, will sponsor "Author’s Night with Irene Zabytko" June 5 from 6-8:45 p.m. at the library headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Zabytko is the author of The Sky Unwashed and the new novel When Luba Leaves Home. For…
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FARRAH MAFFAI Tim Burke, an associate professor at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, stands next to his photograph, “Ocean Grove View,” which is on display at the school for its juried art show Friday, May 23.
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Register now for ‘Mom or Dad and Me’
Hazlet Recreation is now accepting registration through May 30 for "Mom or Dad and Me." The program for 2-year-olds will be offered on five Mondays from 10-11 a.m. beginning June 2. The cost is $64 for nonresidents and $34 for residents ($5 late fee after May 30). The program will be held at the James…
