Category: Independent Calendar
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Fire department display at museum in September
The Keyport Historical Society will present an exhibit on the Keyport Fire Department Sundays during September at Keyport Steamboat Dock Museum, American Legion Drive and Broad Street. "Totally Tea" will be presented by Stacey Roth, N.J. Council for the Humanities Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. Roth will discuss tea, and light desserts and refreshments will…
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‘Games on the Green’ at Poricy Park Nature Center
Poricy Park Nature Center, Oak Hill Road, Middletown will offer "Games on the Green" Aug. 25 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the lawn at Murray farmhouse. The free event will feature games such as running with a hoop and stilt walking. For further information, call Poricy Park at (732) 842-5966.
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Wireless phone drive to benefit local shelter
Verizon Wireless Communications Store, in conjunction with 180 Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, is holding a wireless phone drive as part of its "HopeLineSM Phone Recycling Program," until Aug. 31. Phones may be dropped off locally at the Verizon store at Monmouth Mall, Eatontown, and EpiCenter, 310 Route 36 east, West Long Branch. For each phone…
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FARRAH MAFFAI A lion performs a balancing act at the Carson & Barnes Circus which came to Hazlet on Aug. 15.
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FARRAH MAFFAI The ringmaster leads the performers of the Carson & Barnes circus which visited Hazlet on Aug. 15.
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Health department issues ozone-reducing tips
The Hazlet-Aberdeen Health Department is asking residents to limit or postpone certain ozone-producing activities on specific "ozone action days." Ozone action days are days when ground-level ozone concentrations are expected to exceed the federal health-based air quality standard. Additionally, N.J. Transit is offering free rides and shuttles on ozone action days and the "ozone pass,"…
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Fate of Crystal Lake still far from clear
ABERDEEN — Radical changes may arise in the Crystal Lake proceedings when the issue resurfaces, despite its being delayed again. The Aug. 7 Planning Board meeting regarding the application by Greenwood Holdings, LLC, Holmdel, proposing a 379-unit townhouse development, was canceled. This came after the board granted a continuance at its July 10 meeting. "They…
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Storytime registration scheduled for Sept. 10
Storytime registration scheduled for Sept. 10 The Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, is beginning registration for its fall Storytime Series. Registration will start Sept. 10 and will be held during regular library hours. The library will hold separate sessions for infants up to 23 months, 2-year-olds, and 3- to 5-year-olds. Registration is in…
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FARRAH MAFFAI Smiling participants take an elephant ride at the Carson & Barnes Circus, Hazlet, on Aug. 15.
