• NOTES

    The New Jersey Marathon Festival will be held on April 26 and 27 at the Great Lawn by Ocean Place Resort and Spa, 1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch. Starting times vary for the running, walking and racing events for children and adults. The Turner Syndrome Foundation will be an official charity of the marathon. Registration…

  • IN THE SERVICE

    Air Force Airman Matthew C. Platz, son of Sandra and Harold Platz of Hazlet, graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen…

  • Prosecutor deploys to Afghanistan

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni has received orders to deploy for a sixmonth tour of duty in Afghanistan. Gramiccioni, 41, is a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He will leave on April 11. The announcement regarding Gramiccioni’s deployment came from Gov. Chris Christie on April…

  • Pianist to perform at Middletown library

    The Middletown Township Public Library, in conjunction with the Monmouth Conservatory of Music, will host pianist Gerd Nowaczyk at 3 p.m. April 22 in the Community Room at 55 New Monmouth Road. Nowaczyk, who is on the faculty at the Monmouth Conservatory of Music, will perform pieces by Chopin and others. The concert is free,…

  • Teen help needed for homework program

    The Middletown Township Public Library has a free Homework Help for Kids program on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at 55 New Monmouth Road. The program consists of teen volunteers who assist children in grades K-5 with their homework. The library is seeking teen volunteers who can participate in this program. For more information,…

  • Talk on how Passover connects two faiths

    First Baptist Church will host Dan Tasman of Jews for Jesus, who will present “Christ in the Passover” at 10:45 a.m. April 13 at 35 Main St., Keyport. Tasman will recreate the traditional Passover service and explain how it foreshadowed Jesus’ death and resurrection. He will also explain the connection and bonds between the ancient…

  • Seniors may take part in Photo ID program

    Arbor Terrace of Middletown will host a free Photo ID Program at 10 a.m. April 29 at 1800 Route 35 South. Ted Freedman of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office will conduct the free service for any senior who lives in Monmouth County. The identification card can also be used as a second form of ID…

  • Events celebrate Middletown 350

    Middletown 350, a yearlong celebration of the township’s founding in 1664, continues this spring with events such as the annual Eggstravaganza and an Earth Day celebration. April 11, 6:30 p.m., Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt: Bring a basket, running shoes and a flashlight — and get ready to find those eggs. The hunt will be held…

  • Sensory-friendly ‘Muppets’ set for April 21

    Parents of Special People Inc. (PoSP) will be present a sensory-friendly showing of the film “The Muppets Most Wanted” at 10 a.m. April 21 at the Bow Tie Strathmore Cinemas, 1055 Route 34 North, Aberdeen. For more information, visit www.parentsofspecialpeopleinc.com.

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