Category: Independent Calendar
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Firemen’s competition open to the public
The fifth annual Monmouth County Firefighters Competition will be held Oct. 6 at the Adelphia Fire Co. fields off Route 524 (Elton-Adelphia Road) in Howell, beginning at 9 a.m. The public is welcome to attend and cheer on their local teams. At 8 a.m., members of the competing teams will be treated to a breakfast…
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MCIA aids towns with pooled lease program
The Monmouth County Improvement Authority (MCIA) has announced it will assist 18 municipalities and one school district in obtaining a range of essential equipment through its pooled capital-equipment lease program. The MCIA will help the municipalities and school district save a combined total of $4,926,936. The equipment the participants will obtain includes police cars, fire…
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Community Day canceled due to lack of volunteers
Staff Writer By darlene diebold HOLMDEL — The township’s annual Community Day, held each fall for the past eight years at the high school, will not be held this year. "It was canceled due to the fact that there weren’t enough volunteers to do the many jobs," said Mayor Art Davey, calling it a very…
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Snapping up snappers
Brandon Reggio, 10, smiles after learning his fish was one of the largest caught during the Keyport Harbor Commission’s annual Snapper Contest Saturday at the town pier. Anthony Davino Jr. helps his son, Anthony III, 10, cast his fishing line. The event drew 82 participants ages 1-15, and the biggest fish, caught by Anthony Lopez…
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‘Harvest Home Festival’ at Longstreet Sept. 30
‘Harvest Home Festival’ at Longstreet Sept. 30 The Monmouth County Park System will host a "Harvest Home Festival" Sept. 30 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel. The event will feature 4-H exhibits, wagon rides, games, and live entertainment. Several amateur competitions will also be held in categories such as needlework, canning,…
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Bayshore offers diabetes lectures and screening
Bayshore Community Hospital, 727 N. Beers St., Holmdel, will present a free lecture, "Diabetes and a Healthy Heart," by Douglas Chudzik on Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. Other free lectures and screenings are "How Medication to Help You Breathe Can Affect Your Diabetes," presented by pulmonologist Sam T. Bebawy on Oct. 11 at 2:30 p.m.;…
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Regency Park barbecue slated for Sunday
Regency Park Nursing Center, 3325 Route 35, Hazlet, will hold its 10th annual family barbecue Sept. 9 at noon (rain or shine). The event is open to area seniors, and center residents and their families and will feature a kosher barbecue as well as entertainment by Joey Sudyka. Children’s activities will feature face painting, "Jimbo"…
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Hero Campaign supports role of designated driver
Hero Campaign supports role of designated driver FREEHOLD — The John R. Elliott Foundation and N.J. Attorney General John J. Farmer Jr. have enlisted the help of Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley to raise awareness about the important role designated drivers play in combating drunken driving. Farmer, Oxley and Bill Elliott, chairman and founder…
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CILU annual barbecue Sept. 14 at Holmdel Park
CILU annual barbecue Sept. 14 at Holmdel Park The Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) will hold its third annual barbecue at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Holmdel Park shelter (near the new playground). There will be old-fashioned games for the children and CILU will provide hot dogs, burgers and beverages. Guests are asked…
