Category: Independent Calendar
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Recreation scholarships offered to local children
The Monmouth County Park System, Lincroft section of Middletown, has launched a pilot program with Monmouth University, West Long Branch. The program will provide recreation scholarships to children demonstrating a financial need and are interested in sports or the arts. The scholarships will enable the children to attend camps at Monmouth this summer. The school…
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Information sessions begin at BCC today
Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown, will offer five information sessions during August at room 111 at the administrative center. Sessions will be today, Aug. 13 and 14 from noon-2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The sessions will provide assistance with the application process and registration,…
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Republicans to host wine & cheese gala
Republicans to host wine & cheese gala The Monmouth County Federation of Republican Women will host its annual wine and cheese gala Aug. 14 from 6-8 p.m. The event will take place at the home of Valerie Niess at 820 Holmdel Road, Holmdel. Cost is $25 per person. Proceeds will benefit a scholarship fund for…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI A tree brought down by Friday’s torrential rain blocks Knollwood Court in Middletown.
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Keyport to honor ‘Race to Respond’ participants
The community is invited to join Keyport Mayor Kevin Graham, the Borough Council and the Keyport Business Alliance Aug. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at a ceremony honoring participants in the 2002 "Race to Respond." The event will be at Beach Park, First Avenue. The race consists of five amateur cyclists competing in a 25-day 3,500-mile…
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Hot dog truck is burglarized
Hot dog truck is burglarized ABERDEEN — Police arrested two residents in connection with the burglary of a hot dog truck. James Fred Pitts, 35, of Center Street and Bernadette Johnson, 27, of Route 35 were charged with burglary and theft. The incident took place at approximately 4:45 a.m. July 23, on Gulden Street, Cliffwood…
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JERRY WOLKOWITZ Katie Wholley, 10, Middletown, draws a cartoon during a cartoon and animation program at Middletown Village school Thursday. The program was sponsored by the Middletown Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Donations for Bridges program due Aug. 9
Donations for Bridges program due Aug. 9 Holmdel Community Church, 40 Main St., will accept donations of meals for its Bridges program Aug. 9. The meals will be delivered to the homeless in New York City. Each meal should include a sandwich, drink (preferably juice packs), chips or cookies, a piece of soft fruit, and…
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Blood drive planned to benefit child with leukemia
St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2000 Florence Ave., Hazlet, will hold a benefit blood drive and spaghetti dinner Aug. 30. from 4-8 p.m. at the church. All donors will receive the complimentary dinner and a T-shirt. The drive is for 12-year-old Robby Minto, son of Janice and Mark Minto, Hazlet, who is undergoing treatment for…
