Category: Independent News

  • Star light, star bright

    If you want to learn more about the skies above, you can explore the stars and planets with expert astronomers at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 24. Join the Bayonet Farm Advisory Committee and the STAR Astronomy Club at Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Road in Holmdel. Members of the club will set up their telescopes in…

  • Thompson Park Day Oct. 19

    MIDDLETOWN — The annual fall celebration of Thompson Park Day will take place 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19, at the park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. There will be plenty of fun activities for all ages, including building a scarecrow, taking a wagon ride, scaling the climbing wall, challenging…

  • Task force looks at future of Bayshore Catholic schools

    Will weigh options for six elementary schools BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Declining enrollment and rising operating costs have resulted in the formation of a task force to study six Catholic elementary schools in the Bayshore area with the mandate to recommend ways to keep Catholic education viable in the region.   According to a press…

  • Networking & job search workshop Nov. 11

    HOLMDEL — A group of professionals in the Holmdel Community Church will be holding a six-week career development workshop titled “Networking & Job Search Skills 101,” beginning with an open house at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11. This free course is being offered to assist people in the surrounding community currently experiencing a job…

  • Part of Church St. to be closed for Oct. 26 run

    ABERDEEN — Church Street will be closed between Lloyd Road and Atlantic Avenue on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. for the second annual Aberdeen Haunted 5K & Family Fun Run. As a result, the parking lot for the Matawan United Methodist Church will not be accessible from the Church Street entrance.…

  • Spooky chemistry fun at Brookdale

    MIDDLETOWN — Brookdale Community College invites families to celebrate National Chemistry Week by attending a free Halloween-themed “glowing and flaming” hands-on chemistry carnival Sunday afternoon Oct. 26 from noon to 3 p.m. The fun will be held in the Warner Student Life Center. Parking is most convenient in lots 6 and 7. Highlighting the third…

  • ‘Beauty & The Beast’ benefits Jason’s Dreams for Kids

    RED BANK — Phoenix Productions, community theater company, and Jason’s Dreams for Kids, a foundation dedicated to helping terminally ill children and their families, have partnered together for a special community event. In conjunction with the opening night performance of “Disney’s Beauty & the Beast” at the newly reopened Count Basie Theatre, Phoenix will host…

  • Volunteer for Beach Sweeps Oct. 18

    SANDY HOOK — Clean Ocean Action (COA) invites individuals, families, organizations and businesses to participate in the 23rd annual Fall Beach Sweeps on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 65 sites along the New Jersey coast. The statewide volunteer-led cleanups begin at 9 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. A map and list of…

  • Revisiting beginnings

    Lillia Frantin and Herb Edwards work on exhibit at Brookdale CVA BY MARIE MABER Correspondent It’s been called a pipe dream and a fantasy. Not many of us can leave our places of employment to take off to a remote location and pursue our heart’s desire. “Cape Sunset” by Herb Edwards Meet Herb and Lil,…