• Trio of salads makes al fresco dining shine

    There’s nothing better than enjoying a delicious meal while relaxing with friends and family. Most of us have that familiar go-to menu that takes little or no planning, but this summer it’s time to try something new. First, move dinner outdoors to enjoy the warmth of the sun or a star-filled summer sky. Then, fire…

  • Scouting Skills Day slated at Poricy Park

    Poricy Park Conservancy will host its seventh annual Fun Scouting Skills Day on Sept. 13 at 345 Oak Hill Road, Middletown. Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts are invited to explore Poricy Park, learn scouting skills and have fun with various activities. Start times are 1 p.m. or 2:30 p.m., and will be assigned with paid…

  • Christian preschool to host open house

    Good News Christian Preschool will host an open house 10 a.m. to noon the week of Aug. 18-23 at 60 Maple Place, Keyport. The school is an outreach of Gethsemane Lutheran Church and offers programs in a Christian environment. Half-day sessions are offered for children age 2 ½ to 4. The curriculum includes an extended-day…

  • ‘Tapestry of the Arts’ slated for Aug. 29-31

    RUMSON — St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church’s annual Canterbury Art Show, “Tapestry of the Arts,” a local exhibition and sale of juried and nonjuried artwork, will take place Aug. 29-31 at 7 Lincoln Ave., Rumson. Partial proceeds will benefit the work of Amanda’s Easel, a creative arts therapy program administered through 180 Turning Lives Around. The…

  • Navesink pocket parks, boat ramp planned

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer FAIR HAVEN — The borough will apply for a grant from Monmouth County to replace the municipal boat ramp and create two pocket parks that would improve access to the Navesink River. Borough Administrator Theresa Casagrande said an application is being prepared for a $250,000 matching grant from the Monmouth…

  • Family square dance held at senior center

    A family square dance will be held at Croydon Hall Senior Center, Leonardville Road, Leonardo, 7-9.30 p.m. Aug. 26. Couples and singles are welcome. Admission is $3. Children under age 18 are admitted free and must be accompanied by a parent. Refreshments will be provided. No dancing experience is needed; the caller will provide instruction.…

  • Women’s 5K slated for Aug. 30 in Holmdel

    Nearly 500 women runners and walkers are expected to join together at 9 a.m. Aug. 30, rain or shine, at Holmdel Park, 44 Longstreet Road, for the 21st annual Saturday in the Park 5K, which will be hosted by the Jersey Shore Running Club. The run, which will feature a women’s 5K run and a…

  • Book sale at Matawan library set for Sept. 13

    The Friends of the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library will hold a Fall Book Sale Sept. 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the library, 165 Main St. Proceeds will support library programs and services. Early admission at 9 a.m. is available for a $5 entry fee. There will be a $10 charge for the use of any…

  • Residents invited to send birthday greetings

    Middletown Township is collecting video messages of birthday greetings from residents past and present. Personal messages wishing Middletown a “Happy 350th Birthday” will be played during Middletown Day 2014, which is set for Sept. 27. Famed “Clerks” filmmaker Kevin Smith has already submitted his greeting, according to a press release. Birthday greetings can be recorded…

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