Category: Independent Calendar
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July family activities offered by Poricy Park
Poricy Park Nature Center, Oak Hill Road, Middletown will present "Native American Circle" tonight from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the park’s Murray farmhouse. The free program will explore the folklore, ceremonies and rituals of Native Americans. "Honey Harvest" will be at the nature center July 21 from 1-2:30 p.m., and fee is $2 per person. Also…
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County Health Department dedicates Hazmat van
Monmouth County Freeholder Theo-dore J. Narozanick announced today that a new County Health Department Hazmat response van is in service. "This equipment and the county staff that operate it are key resources in an overall system, to respond to nuclear, biological and chemical events in the county of Monmouth," said Narozanick. "This 30-foot Hazmat response…
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Volunteers needed for Matawan celebration
Plans are now under way for the sixth annual Downtown Matawan Celebration scheduled for Aug. 6 from 7-10 p.m. Volunteers are being sought for the free event, hosted by the Downtown Matawan Alliance in partnership with the Matawan Police Department. The event will coincide with the National Night Out Against Crime. It will feature live…
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Auditions for ‘Lend Me
a Tenor a Tenor’ slated Aug. 5, 6 Monmouth Players, Red Bank, will hold auditions for Lend Me a Tenor Aug. 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Navesink Library, Sears and Monmouth avenues, Navesink section of Middletown. Production is scheduled for October. Needed are four females, age 20-50, and four males from late…
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Bayshore helps graduate in determining career
Jessica Brandsness, a graduate of Matawan Regional High School, recently completed the nursing entrance exam at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, where she is currently fulfilling her prerequisites for nursing school. The student was inspired by a visit to her high school from Bayshore Community Health Services, Holmdel, and its human resources personnel.…
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Seining, walks at Sandy Hook during August
Several events are planned at Sandy Hook during August, beginning with a seining program Aug. 1 at 1 p.m., and Aug. 2 and 9 at 5 p.m. Reservations are required for the free program to begin at the visitor center. "Going Bunkers" will be Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. at Sandy Hook education center, and…
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July blood drives announced by center
Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following blood drives for July: • July 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (conference room A/B), and 6-9 p.m. (bloodmobile at front entrance) at Bayshore Community Hospital, 727 N. Beers St., Holmdel. • July 19 from 5-8 p.m. at Keyport Veterans’ Organization, Third and Waverly streets.…
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Tickets for ‘Tony & Tina’s’ now available
Tickets for ‘Tony & Tina’s’ now available Hazlet Recreation Commission has announced the $95 ticket price for its Aug. 17 trip to Tony & Tina’s Wedding includes transportation, dinner and the show. The show and dinner will be at the Edison Hotel, New York City. It was originally printed that the price covers transportation and…
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Monmouth students design program for local charity
A group of undergraduate students at Monmouth University used their final college semester to give back to their fellow man by programming a custom computer program for the Michael Gerard Puharic Memorial Fund, Inc. (Michael’s Feat), a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting parents carrying and caring for seriously ill babies. Elan Abutboul, Michael Elias, John…
