Category: Independent Calendar

  • Middletown officers finish Cape May training course

    The Township of Middletown Police Department recently had three officers, Janine Hawthorne, Christian Clark, and Michael Kenney graduate from the 15th "Basic Course for Police Officers" at the Cape May County Police Academy. The officers graduated Jan. 16 and have been in training since August. Kenney tied the academy’s 50-yard speed sprint record, with a…

  • Community Bulletin Board American Red Cross

    Community Bulletin Board American Red Cross blood drive slated Feb. 7 The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Feb. 7 from 1:30-7 p.m. in fellowship hall at Holmdel Community Church, 40 Main St. Interested donors must weight at least 110 pounds and be 17 or older (17-year-olds must bring a Red Cross parental…

  • Board selects Larrison as director for 2002

    VERONICA YANKOWSKI Artist Lise Masson, Howell, one of the artists whose works were on display, works on a painting at the Christian Brothers Academy Art Show Saturday in Lincroft. The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently held the 2002 county reorganization and selected 37-year veteran Harry Larrison Jr., Ocean Grove, to again serve as…

  • GPU promoting new home-building program

    GPU Energy, an affiliate of FirstEnergy Corp., in coordination with other New Jersey electric and gas utility companies, announced plans for a comprehensive promotional campaign for the New Jersey Energy Star Homes program, the first statewide, fuel-neutral, residential new home construction program. The campaign is designed to raise public awareness of the program benefits, encourage…

  • Hazlet’s Rte. 35 corridor

    Hazlet’s Rte. 35 corridor The Service Merchandise store at Route 35 south and Hazlet Avenue, Hazlet, is preparing to close its doors. faces uncertain future By elaine van develde Staff Writer HAZLET — The Route 35 corridor was always one commercial venue that township officials hadn’t worried about. But with one popular store on the…

  • Community Bulletin Board ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ slated for February

    Community Bulletin Board ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ slated for February The Spotlight Players, Matawan, will present the comedy You Can’t Take It With You Feb. 15, 22 and 23 at 8 p.m.; and Feb. 17 and 24 at 3 p.m. Cost for regular shows and refreshments is $16, and $14 for students and…

  • Community Bulletin Board Entries now accepted for Middletown art show

    Community Bulletin Board Entries now accepted for Middletown art show The Middletown Department of Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications for its 45th annual adult art show, scheduled for March 2-3 at the gymnasium at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road. The show is open to amateur and professional artists, age 18 and older, and…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    COFFEE program for women to begin Feb. 7 Lincroft Bible Church has begun the women’s program "Circle of Friends for Encouragement and Education" (COFFEE), to meet monthly on Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The first program will be Feb. 7 and will feature Joan Jackson presenting "What Makes a Woman Beautiful." A cake decorating demonstration is…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI Students from the Jersey Shore Chinese School in Holmdel rang in the Chinese New Year with musical performances and artistic demonstrations Saturday at the Holmdel Barnes & Noble bookstore.