• Lifeguard Relays

    Clockwise from top: Monmouth County lifeguards compete in the Run- Swim-Run race during the 11th Annual Monmouth County Park System Invitational Surf Relays held at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch on July 30. Park system lifeguard Taylor Crosby sprints toward the finish line during the competition in which five Monmouth County lifeguard squads…

  • C-Town plan calls for retail, residential mix

    Residents’ concerns include building scale, traffic BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Retail shops, residential units and an underground parking garage are in the works to revitalize Matawan’s downtown. A redevelopment application for the C-Town site proposes a four-story, mixed-use building with three retail stores at ground level and three stories of residential development above the…

  • Truck Dedication

    North Centerville Vol. Fire Co. 1, Hazlet, is holding a 9/11 memorial and truck dedication 1-5 p.m. Sept. 11 on the Holy Family School Fairgrounds, 910 Highway 36, Hazlet. The 9/11 memorial ceremony will start at 1:30 p.m. The day will include food and refreshments and kids’ games. *****

  • Golf Tournament

    The Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church’s Chapter 517 of AHEPA, Holmdel, is hosting its ninth annual golf tournament Sept. 23 at The Architect’s Golf Club in Lopatcong. The cost to play is $175; dinner is $50. Sponsorships are available. Details: 732-727-5500. *****

  • End of Summer Luau

    Teens and tweens are invited to Middletown Main Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, for an evening of music, fun and food at the annual “End of Summer Luau” 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 30. In the event of rain, the luau will be moved to the Community Room. Register at the Reference Desk or at 732-671- 3700,…

  • 5K Challenge

    The third annual St. Benedict Church and School 5K Challenge and 1-mile Fitness Walk will be held Sept. 11 at Bethany Road/Hillcrest Road, Holmdel. The event starts at 8:45 a.m. with an opening ceremony and commemoration of 9/11 victims. Register at Active.com. For more information, contact [email protected]. *****

  • 20 Year Anniversary

    Quick Chek announced that its Middletown store, 147 Cherry Tree Farm Road, will celebrate two decades of serving its customers on Aug. 16. Having opened its doors for business on Aug. 16, 1980, Middletown Quick Chek is currently managed by store leader Ryan Carideo and a team of 17 individuals. Details: www.quick-chek.com.

  • Fundraiser to be held

    A fundraiser for 9/11 First Responders’ will be held 7-9 p.m. Aug. 19 at Trinity Restaurant, 84 Broad St., Keyport. The event will benefit the FealGood Foundation. Honoredwill be U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D), state Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini (R) and Beachwood Mayor Ron Jones, supporters of H.R.847, 9/11 Health & Compensation Act. Sponsorships…

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