Category: Independent Calendar
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Elks third annual pig roast slated for Aug. 4
Elks third annual pig roast slated for Aug. 4 The Middletown Elks Lodge No. 2179 will hold its third annual Pig Roast from noon-9 p.m. on Aug. 4 at the lodge at 251 Church St., Belford section of Middletown. Admission to the event is free. In addition to a barbecue, there will be pony rides,…
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First skateboard park on drawing board
MIDDLETOWN — The Township Committee, as part of an ongoing effort to provide a wide array of recreational activities for youth, has announced plans for a skateboard park in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown. The committee introduced an ordinance July 2 to purchase a 0.8-acre piece of property located on the south side of…
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Diplomas awarded to 47 academy graduates
Diplomas awarded to 47 academy graduates The Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township, recently graduated 47 new police officers at its 61st graduation ceremony. In attendance were Monmouth County Prosecutor John A. Kaye and Freeholder Theodore J. Narozanick. Winner of the Firearms Award, with a score of more than 99 percent, was graduate Robert P.…
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In Brief Library to hold Amelia Bedelia birthday party
In Brief Library to hold Amelia Bedelia birthday party The Hazlet Library, 251 Middle Road, will host a birthday party for the children’s book character, Amelia Bedelia on July 17 from 4-4:45 p.m. Attendees must be entering first grade at least. There is no charge, but registration is required. Amelia Bedelia, the silly and confused…
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Middletown Elks fluke tournament Aug. 18
Middletown Elks fluke tournament Aug. 18 The Middletown Elks Lodge No. 2179 will hold its annual Fluke Tournament Aug. 18. Entry fee is $75 per boat, and the top prize awarded is $5,000. Proceeds benefit various Elks charities. A captain’s meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at the lodge at 251 Church…
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In Brief ‘Brazilian Carnivale’ to benefit BBBS July 28
In Brief ‘Brazilian Carnivale’ to benefit BBBS July 28 Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Monmouth County, Eatontown, will hold a Brazilian Carnivale fund-raiser on July 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Holmdel. Reservations are necessary for the event, with attendance limited to the first 120 individuals. Hors d’oeuvres, a buffet, desserts and liqueurs will be…
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Alliance sets Aug. 7 as date
Alliance sets Aug. 7 as date for downtown celebration Four musical groups will be performing at the fifth annual Downtown Matawan Celebration, announced Downtown Matawan Alliance Vice President Paul Friend. The celebration is scheduled for Aug. 7 from 7 to 10 p.m. on Main Street. Musical entertainment will be provided by local favorites Mission Dance,…
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Daylily Day scheduled at Deep Cut Gardens July 7
Daylily Day scheduled at Deep Cut Gardens July 7 The Monmouth County Park System and the Garden State Daylily Growers will present Daylily Day on July 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Deep Cut Gardens, 352 Redhill Road, Middletown. The free event will feature cultivars on display along with cultural advice, handouts, catalogs,…
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Church seeks meals for July-August deliveries
The Holmdel Community Church Bridges Program, 40 Main St., is now seeking individuals to make sandwiches for its July and August deliveries. Individuals are asked to bring the sandwiches to the kitchen of Fellowship Hall between noon and 6 p.m. July 20 and Aug. 17. The church delivers meals to the homeless in New York…
