Category: News Transcript Calendar

  • Deadline for Caregiver Youth Award is Sept. 1

    Deadline for Caregiver Youth Award is Sept. 1

    Caregivers of New Jersey is now accepting applications for its $1,000 Caregiver Youth Award, which will be presented to one eligible youth caregiver between the ages of 8 and 18. The application deadline is Sept. 1. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, there are at least 1.3 million youth caregivers between the ages of…

  • Marino to bring his comedy to Perth Amboy July 30

    Marino to bring his comedy to Perth Amboy July 30

    Comedian Mike Marino will perform 8:30 p.m. July 30 on the Cornucopia Princess-St. Charles Riverboat at 401 Riverboat Drive, Perth Amboy. Parking is free. The ship stays docked during the dinner and show. Marino was born in Jersey City and entered the entertainment industry at an early age. He has appeared in many television commercials and shows and has received…

  • Stamps, coins sought to send to veterans

    Stamps, coins sought to send to veterans

    The Jewish War Veterans of the USA Monroe Township Post 609 is collecting items to send to hospitalized veterans. United States and foreign stamps that are loose or attached to paper, United States and foreign coins and paper money, sports cards, post cards, old and new first day covers, hunting permit stamps, catalogs for stamps…

  • Monmouth County Fair set for July 27-31

    Monmouth County Fair set for July 27-31

    FREEHOLD — From opening-night fireworks to pie-eating contests, the annual Monmouth County Fair offers all the excitement of an old-fashioned fair with a modern flair. This year’s fair will take place from July 27-31 at the East Freehold Showgrounds on Kozloski Road in Freehold. Organized and presented by the Monmouth County Park System in cooperation…

  • Tri-Town News Datebook, June 23

    Tri-Town News Datebook, June 23

    • The Student and Community Ensemble Band of Expressions and Reflections will present its annual “Patriotic Salute to Veterans Concert” on June 24 at two hour-long shows. The 1 p.m. show will be at Friendship Gardens, 100 New Friendship Gardens, Howell, and the 6 p.m. show will be at The Crossroads at Howell, 720 Route…

  • News Transcript Datebook, June 22

    News Transcript Datebook, June 22

    • A public demonstration of emergency communications capabilities will be held on June 25 in the employee parking area at the Manalapan municipal complex, Route 522. Members of the public are invited to see how ham radio operators assist the community during emergencies when other forms of communication may be unavailable. Information about how to…

  • Nominations sought for female business leaders under 40

    Nominations sought for female business leaders under 40

    The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is seeking nominations for its new Phenom Award. The Phenom Award honors emerging, female leaders under the age of 40 from Monmouth and Ocean counties. Phenom Award nominees should be outstanding performers who understand the hard work and dedication necessary to be a success. The award not only…

  • News Transcript Datebook, June 15

    News Transcript Datebook, June 15

    • The Student and Community Ensemble Band of Expressions and Reflections will present its annual “Patriotic Salute to Veterans Concert” on June 24 at two hour-long shows. The 1 p.m. show will be at Friendship Gardens, 100 New Friendship Gardens, Howell, and the 6 p.m. show will be at The Crossroads at Howell, 720 Route…

  • Park System’s Eco-Elephant Family Flea Market set for June 18

    Park System’s Eco-Elephant Family Flea Market set for June 18

    COLTS NECK — The Monmouth County Park System will hold an Eco-Elephant Family Flea Market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 18 at Dorbrook Recreation Area, 353 Route 537, Colts Neck. The event will feature a mixture of new items, furniture, antiques, novelties and more. Vendor space is available for nonprofit organizations, individuals who want to…