• George Hayes Purdie

    Mr. Purdie, 89, of Keyport, died March 22, 2009, at Medi Center, Neptune. He was a truck driver at Chemical Lehman, Linden, retiring in 1980. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Purdie; a brother, Charles; and a sister, Hazel. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, George and Betty Purdie Jr. of Brick,…

  • Elizabeth C. Call

    Mrs. Call, 92, of Middletown, died March 21, 2009, at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation at Shrewsbury. She owned Call’s Bookkeeping Service, Middletown. She was predeceased by her husband, Harland G. Call. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank.

  • Oral cancer screenings slated for April 23-30

    Monmouth Cancer Coalition will offer oral cancer screenings April 23-30 at several area dental practices. The free screenings are for Monmouth County adults who do not receive regular dental exams. Educational materials will also be circulated via senior center, health fairs and other events. For locations or more information, visit www.monmouthcancercoalition.org.

  • Bowling event to aid breast-cancer walk

    A Bowling for Breast Cancer fundraiser to benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is set for 1 p.m. April 26 at Brunswick Zone, 1400 Route 36, Hazlet. There is a $25 minimum donation. Cost includes bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soda. To register or for more information, email Nicole at [email protected].

  • Earth Day Cleanup at Poricy April 19

    Poricy Park Conservancy will host the third annual Earth Day Cleanup and Celebration organized by N.J. Community Water Watch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 19 at Poricy Park, 345 Oak Hill Road, Middletown (rain or shine). Individuals are encouraged to help remove debris from historical and recent dumping sites along Poricy Brook,…

  • Library food drive to support area pantries

    Monmouth County Library patrons can help fill food pantry shelves and clear their library records by participating in the “Library’s Got Fines? Give Food!” program through April 25 to celebrate National LibraryWeek. Each nonperishable food item brought to the library is worth up to $5 of fine forgiveness. Food will be donated to the FoodBank…

  • Pre-trip meeting for canoe trip April 21

    The Monmouth County Park System will hold a pre-trip meeting 6:30-9 p.m. April 21 at Marlu Lake, Thompson Park, for residents age 12 and older interested in going on a canoe/camping trip to the Pine Barrens. The trip will be 8 a.m. April 25 to 6 p.m. April 26. Both the meeting and trip departure…

  • Donna K. Lane Run/Walk April 26

    The nonprofit Friends of the Monmouth County Parks will hold the Donna K. Lane Memorial 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m. April 26 at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown (rain or shine). The event honors Donna K. Lane, a former executive director of the Friends. Registration is $35 and includes a T-shirt,…

  • Chess exhibition in Red Bank

    RED BANK — Monmouth Chess School and Club will host a 16-board simultaneous exhibition by Dr. Anatoly Volovich 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18. Volovich is the two-time winner of the prestigious Moscow Championship and, more recently, the 2007 New Jersey State Championship, a trainer of World Champion Boris Spassky, and a member of the elite…

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