• Holmdel library to host programs in August

    Youngsters will come face-to-face with live critters and learn fun ways to inflate balloons at the Holmdel library this month. The following programs will be held: Dig into Wildlife 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6 Read-to-Me and Vacation Reading Club participants are invited to an end-ofsummer celebration, “Dig into Wildlife,” presented by the ever-popular Eyes of the…

  • Hazlet library sets August programs

    The Hazlet Township Library will hold the following programs in August: LEGO Storytime 4:15 p.m. Aug. 13 Participants can work in groups or individually to create their own LEGO designs based on this month’s theme, “Precious Stones.” For grades K and up. LEGO bricks will be provided by the library. Register at the library. Marine…

  • Temple Shalom holds school supply collection

    The Sisterhood of Temple Shalom in Aberdeen is currently running the annual school supply collection through Sept. 3 for families in the community who are in need. A basket to receive donations is located at the temple’s lobby at 5 Ayrmont Lane. Donated items must be new school supplies in their original packaging. The temple’s…

  • Matawan Aberdeen Public Library to host programs

    MATAWAN — The Matawan Aberdeen Public Library will host screenings and programs of interest to the community during August. “Quartet” (PG-13) 2-4 p.m. Aug. 19 At a home for retired musicians, the annual concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday is disrupted by the arrival of Jean, an eternal diva and the former wife of one of…

  • TEDxNavesink lineup announced

    Cindy Zipf will speak at TEDxNavesink. Speakers slated for the TEDxNavesink conference at Brookdale Community College on Sept. 20 include local and nationally renowned voices in fields such as oceanography, archaeology, the arts, robotics and more:  Tim Dillingham, executive director of the American Littoral Society, will discuss the restoration of the coastline as a…

  • ‘Grease’ is the word at St. John Vianney

    The Garden State Players are presenting a fresh, re-imagined production of the original rock ‘n’ roll musical, “Grease,” Aug. 16-18, at St. John Vianney High School, 540-A Line Road, Holmdel. Shows are at 8 p.m. Aug. 16 and 17, and 3 and 7 p.m. Aug. 18. “Grease,” which takes place at Rydell High School in…

  • Spanish American Festival is Aug. 10

    KEYPORT — The Keyport Spanish American Club will sponsor the 15th annual Spanish American Festival of Keyport on Aug. 10. The festival will be held noon to 8 p.m. at the waterfront in Keyport, along Broad and First streets. The festival offers a full day of entertainment that will include live music, ethnic foods, children’s…

  • Leigh–DeNicola

    John T. DeNicola and Natasha L. Leigh John and Linda DeNicola of Holmdel announce the engagement of Natasha L. Leigh, daughter of Stuart and Stephanie Leigh of London, England, to their son, John T. DeNicola. The future bride is a graduate of Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls, Elstree, England. She earned an M.D. degree in…

  • Family Night on Sandy Hook returns to Middletown

    MIDDLETOWN — The American Littoral Society is again holding its popular Family Night on Sandy Hook. Families with children age 2 or older will discover the diverse wildlife in their own backyards. The final session will be held Aug. 15 from 6-8 p.m. After a short introduction on the society’s Officer’s Row front porch, the…

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