Category: Independent Calendar

  • Club honors member with Carnation Award

    Members of the Woman’s Club of Middletown recently presented Irene Gillam, Belford section of Middletown, with the Carnation Award at the club’s end-of-year luncheon. Gillam received the award in recognition of her faithful service and dedication to the club and the community. She has held various club positions, the most recent being treasurer, a position…

  • Graduation Ceremonies at Middletown HS

    VERONICA YANKOWSKI VERONICA YANKOWSKI A Middletown High School North graduate waves to her family and friends at the PNC Bank Arts Center June 25.

  • Brookdale gym renamed for Robert J. Collins

    Brookdale Community College President, Dr. Peter Burnham and Board of Trustees Chairman Dr. Donald Warner have announced the college gymnasium will be renamed the Robert J. Collins Arena in honor of the retiring Monmouth County administrator. "In naming the gymnasium after Bob Collins, we recognize his enormous advocacy and efforts for Brookdale," stated Dr. Burnham.…

  • Class of 2002 PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI

    Class of 2002 PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI Senior Rob Connelly (top photo) soaks in the afternoon sun and the spirit of summer as he prepares to release a beach ball into the crowd at Raritan High School graduation ceremonies in Hazlet June 21. A Raritan graduate (middle photo) struggles with a last-minute change while lining…

  • A bagpiper performs at the Irish Festival

    by VERONICA YANKOWSKI A bagpiper performs at the Irish Festival VERONICA YANKOWSKI A bagpiper performs at the Irish Festival held at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel Sunday.

  • Mothers and More to host two discussions

    The Monmouth County chapter of Mothers and More will sponsor "Financial Planning for You and Your Family" July 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the fellowship hall of Holmdel Community Church, Route 520. The discussion will be given by Michael Lenahan of Merrill Lynch. The group will also sponsor "Developmental Milestones for Children" Aug. 6 at…

  • Keyport High School’s graduation ceremony

    By FARRAH MAFFAI Keyport High School’s graduation ceremony FARRAH MAFFAI At Keyport High School’s June 19 graduation ceremony, Mike Bulmer cools off his friends in the cafeteria.

  • Hazlet rec. dept. offers magic, music and more

    Hazlet rec. dept. offers magic, music and more The Hazlet Recreation Commission will sponsor cardio-kickboxing classes for adults Mondays and Wednesdays beginning July 1. The eight-week classes will run 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave. Cost is $40 and attendees must bring a mat or towel, water bottle, and light (3-5 pound)…

  • Keyport High School’s graduation

    By FARRAH MAFFAI Keyport High School’s graduation FARRAH MAFFAI High school senior Lindsay Kakalec sings the national anthem at Keyport High School’s graduation June 19.