• Summer chorale concert slated for Aug. 19

    The Shrewsbury Chorale, conducted by Anthony LaGruth, will hold its annual Summer Sing concert at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. The Shrewsbury Chorale is a mixed chorus of approximately 70 members, who perform a varied repertoire in an annual series of subscription concerts…

  • Bluegrass jam session to be held at park

    The Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Association will sponsor Pickin’ in the Park, an informal jam session at 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at Thompson County Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Bring a picnic lunch and lawn chair, and enjoy the free jam sessions. For more information about the association, visit www.njbluegrass.org.

  • Workshops offered for children with autism

    VSA New Jersey has announced fall program offerings for children with autism ages 3-21 and their family members. The Parent/Child Workshops in the Arts for Children with Autism offers weekly workshops in the visual and performing arts so that young people can enhance their understanding and appreciation of the arts. The workshops will be offered…

  • Temple group hosts school supply drive

    The Sisterhood of Temple Shalom of Aberdeen will host the annual school supply drive for community families in need through Sept. 3 at 5 Ayrmont Lane in Aberdeen. A basket to receive donations will be in the temple’s lobby. Donated items must be new school supplies in their original packaging. Monetary donations for supplies and…

  • PILOT not in Holmdel’s best interest

    Regarding Pradeep Jhanjee’s letter, “PILOT Deal Reflects Holmdel’s Changing Vision” (Independent, July 31), I agree with all of his comments. Of particular interest was his assessment of the response of the committee that “redeveloper will bring jobs and revenue.” Just what is meant by this? “Jobs” is a nebulous term used by politicians that is…

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    FELICE SHALOUM Riders swing past a glowing sunset at the Italian Festival of Ocean Township, held at Joe Palaia Park, Oakhurst.

  • Charity regatta supports 180 Turning Lives Around

    ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS — The Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club will hold its Ms. Race charity regatta on Sandy Hook Bay 2-6 p.m. Aug. 16. Participants will meet at 6 Simon Lake Drive, Atlantic Highlands. The race will celebrate the club’s 10th anniversary and raise funds for 180 Turning Lives Around, a private nonprofit in Hazlet dedicated…

  • Police to target drunken drivers through Labor Day

    Law enforcement officers around the state will be cracking down on drunken driving as part of the national “Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. From Aug. 16 to Sept. 2, local and state law enforcement officers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols, looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated. Launched across…

  • Library has programs for children of all ages

    The Middletown Township Public Library is offering events for young children, tweens and teens during August at 55 New Monmouth Road, Middletown. Some events require registration by visiting www.mtpl.org. “Meet and Mingle for Teens and Tweens” will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 18. Meet other tweens and teens, who are transitioning into a new school.…

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