• Grandfather dedicated to helping ailing baby

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Jackson Conner Silva, who has spinal muscular atrophy, will benefit from the proceeds of the Steeplechase Distance Walk/Run on Sept. 28 in Hillsborough. The Silva family was thrilled for the arrival of a baby boy a few months ago. His parents, Tim and Tara of Garwood, named him Jackson Conner.…

  • Palatines to celebrate New Jersey’s birthday

    The Palatines of New Jersey will celebrate the state’s 350th birthday with a lecture at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Germans of New Jersey Stanton Grange in Stanton. Lunch will be held at 11 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear Germanic heritage outfits from the 18th to 21st centuries. To volunteer, contact George Apgar…

  • Singers invited to Aug. 13 ‘Summer Sing’

    The Monmouth Civic Chorus invites singers to a Summer Sing of Felix Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 112 Middletown Road, Holmdel. “Elijah” tells the story of the Biblical prophet. The sing will include chorus member soloists and piano accompaniment under the direction of artistic…

  • Bluegrass group selects park for jam session

    The Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Association (BOTMA) is sponsoring “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 BOTMA, visit www.njbluegrass.org.

  • Center hosting clinics to help Sandy victims

    The Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center at 300 Broadway in Long Branch will host a legal clinic and a workshop for families and individuals affected by superstorm Sandy. The center has teamed up with the Community Health Law Project, The Hope Coalition and Legal Services of New Jersey to offer the following free services:…

  • National Historic Site to host 5K run Aug. 10

    HIGHLANDS — The Twin Lights Twilight 5K Run will start and end on the grounds of the Twin Lights National Historic Site in Highlands on Aug. 10. The race will begin at 6 p.m. The course will wind through Highlands and feature an uphill challenge during the final 500 yards, with runners experiencing an elevation…

  • Temple group holding school supply drive

    The Sisterhood of Temple Shalom of Aberdeen is holding the annual school supply drive for community families in need from Aug. 5 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…

  • Navesink fire company set to host annual Fireman’s Fair

    MIDDLETOWN — For the 126th time, Navesink Hook & Ladder Fire Co. No. 1 will host the annual Fireman’s Fair Aug. 7-9. The event is held 6-11 p.m. each night at the Navesink Firehouse, 141 Monmouth Ave., Navesink section of Middletown. Members of Navesink Hook & Ladder claim the fair is New Jersey’s oldest fireman’s…

  • Public can comment on extension of Sandy Hook Multi-Use Path

    SANDY HOOK — The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting public comment and regulatory review of an Environmental Assessment (EA) to extend the Multi-Use Path at Gateway National Recreation Area’s Sandy Hook Unit. Comments are due by Aug. 29. This extension of the current path would close gaps in the existing trail system so that…

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