Category: Tri-Town Calendar

  • ‘Merchant Madness’ to be hosted by LHS band

    The Lakewood High School Marching Band will present "Merchant Madness," Oct. 24 at the Lakewood High School Commons, 855 Somerset Ave. Doors will open at 7 p.m. This fund-raising event to support the marching band will consist of a number of merchants under one roof. Featured will be Tupperware, Avon, Party Lite, Home & Garden,…

  • Loving memories

    Loving memories Residents of the Westlake adult community, Jackson, participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Oct. 13 to raise funds for breast cancer research. Some residents walked in memory of loved ones who lost their battle with the disease. Adele Hartman, who helped to chair the event, said more than…

  • All of God’s creatures

    All of God’s creatures VERONICA YANKOWSKI staff The Rev. Scott Shaffer, pastor of St. Aloysius Church, Jackson, blesses all kinds of animals Oct. 4, the feast day for St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.

  • Plumsted educators visit congressional offices

    During the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools Conference, held Sept. 20-24 in Washington, D.C., district administrators and Board of Education members from Plumsted at­tended information sessions and visited the congressional offices of federal legis­lators to discuss the federally funded "Impact Aid" program. Major issues included the expected de­lay of a final federal budget and…

  • St. Monica’s Knights plan Ride for Mike

    St. Monica’s Knights plan Ride for Mike St. Monica’s Knights of Columbus, Jackson, will stage its second annual Ride for Mike fund-raising bike tour Oct. 25 in honor of Michael Georgiano, a brother Knight who passed away late in 2001. Mike’s passion was riding his bike. He rode it all over town and participated in…

  • Local rifle club will host special event for youths

    Local rifle club will host special event for youths The Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club will be holding a Junior Shooting Program on Oct. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its range, 168 Stump Tavern Road, Jackson. The event will provide novice or more experienced children from ages 10-18 with an opportunity…

  • Art, gift auction to benefit

    Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County will hold its second annual Great Stuff and Art Auction, presented by Ross Galleries of New York. The auction will take place Oct. 23. Preview will begin at 6 p.m. and the auc­tion will start promptly at 7 p.m. The event will be held…

  • Howell Recreation Dept. offers new programs

    Howell Recreation Dept. offers new programs Howell Recreation Dept. offers new programs The Howell Recreation Department has announced the opening of three new programs. Afternoon Playtime programs will be offered Thursdays for children ages 12-24 months with an adult from 12:15-1 p.m. and from 1:15-2 p.m. for children ages 24-36 months with an adult. The…

  • Datebook

    Datebook • "Introduction to the Internet," a free program presented by Holly Higgins, computer tutor, will be held at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, from 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Details: (732) 431-7242. • New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted, will sponsor a Fish Fry Oct. 17 from 6-8 p.m. The cost per…