Category: Independent Calendar

  • Center seeks help with ‘Make a Difference Day’

    The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County is seeking individuals to assist with Make A Difference Day Oct. 28. The day, begun in 1992 by USA Weekend and the Points of Light Foundation, is the nation’s largest day of volunteering. Individual are needed for the following organizations: • Poricy Park, Middletown, "Pond Cleanup" — maintain trails,…

  • Communit Bulletin Board Keyport Yacht Club to hold tea, fashion show

    Communit Bulletin Board Keyport Yacht Club to hold tea, fashion show The Keyport Historical Society Steamboat Dock Museum will hold its fourth annual "Victorian Tea & Fashion Show – The Mad Hatter," Nov. 4, 1-4 p.m. The event will be at the Keyport Yacht Club, 115 First St. Tickets are $15 per person, and seating…

  • Dotty Oliver honored by Bayshore Health Service

    Bayshore Community Health Service, Holmdel, recently honored Matawan resident Dotty Oliver at its 28th Volunteer Awards Ceremony. Oliver has been a volunteer with Bayshore for 17 years, commencing her service in the Pastoral Care Department for four years. She worked for the Cancer Network, and currently volunteers in the Vassar Eye Center. "I enjoy being…

  • Bayshore appoints new VP of senior services

    Bayshore Community Health Services has appointed Laurence C. Gumina as vice president of senior services. The announcement was made by President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas Goldman. Gumina will oversee Bayshore Health Care Center, The Willows at Holmdel, Pleasant Valley Adult day centers, and all senior-related initiatives at Bayshore Community Hospital. He previously served as…

  • Feeling Light Center to offer free health lecture

    The Feeling Light Center, Middletown, will offer a free lecture, "Natural Approaches to Women’s Hormonal Health," on Fridays, Nov. 3 and 17, and Dec. 1, 7:30-8:30 p.m. The center is at Union Square Plaza, 500 Route 35 south, Middletown. The lecture will be led by Olga Ris, M.D. She will discuss holistic and natural approaches…

  • Mother-Son Brunch & Dance slated for Oct. 29

    Mother-Son Brunch & Dance slated for Oct. 29 The Middletown Parks and Recreation Department will hold its second annual Mother-Son Brunch and Dance Oct. 29 at the Robert B. Meyner Reception Center at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel. The event, which is open to Middletown boys in kindergarten through fifth grade, will be held…

  • In Brief Faith Reformed Church plans ‘Octoberfest Fair’

    In Brief Faith Reformed Church plans ‘Octoberfest Fair’ Faith Reformed Church, Hazlet, will hold its eighth annual "Octoberfest Fair," Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be at the church on 215 Middle Road, Hazlet. Features include a "50 Families" yard sale, pony rides, a bake sale, face painting, and other activities.…

  • County to hold ‘Guns for Cash’ event Oct. 20 & 21

    County to hold ‘Guns for Cash’ event Oct. 20 & 21 The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Sheriff’s Department, Police Chiefs Association and Board of Chosen Freeholders will sponsor the seventh "Guns for Cash" Oct. 20 and 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held at the Aberdeen Police Department at 1 Aberdeen Square.…

  • Environmental commission offers ‘wilderness walk’

    Holmdel Environmental Commission Chairman Larry Fink will lead a free "Wilderness Walk" Oct. 21, 1-4 p.m. The walk commences at Holmdel Park shelter (near Longstreet Farm), and individuals should wear or bring layers for cool weather, and hiking or walking shoes. Individuals are urged to guard against ticks by tucking pants into socks. The walk…