Tag: Keyport

  • Workout event will benefit The Arc of Monmouth

    Workout event will benefit The Arc of Monmouth

    Team Elevate will hold the Fit for a Cause from 9-11 a.m. on Oct. 15 at McDonough’s, 2 W. Front St., Keyport. There will be workouts including Core de Force with Christine, Insanity with Heather, PiYo with Jen, yoga with Allison and Country Heat with Becky. There will also be raffles and prizes. The event…

  • Keyport native is the host to monthly poetry event

    Keyport native is the host to monthly poetry event

    KEYPORT -Creating a safe space for locals to vocalize their rhymes, poet and borough natvie Damian Rucci serves as the host to  “Poetry in the Port.” Poetry in the Port is a bi-weekly poetry reading series and open mic at Espresso Joe’s in Keyport. The show brings two to four featured poets from the local…

  • Keyport senior center shows off paintings

    Keyport senior center shows off paintings

    KEYPORT Showcasing watercolors, acrylic and pastel paintings, the borough’s Senior Center hosted its 4th annual Art Show. Composed of artwork created by 14 different artists at the center, residents viewed more than 20 paintings on Aug.23, at the Keyport Senior Center, located at 110 Second St. The center’s first art show was in August, 2014,…

  • Lloyd Road PTO launches shoe drive fundraiser

    Lloyd Road PTO launches shoe drive fundraiser

    The Lloyd Road Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will hold a shoe drive through Oct. 27 to raise funds to support the educational and recreational needs of its students and teachers. Donations will be accepted at the Matawan Municipal Offices, Broad Street, Matawan; Gurlie Locks, 419 Route 34, Matawan; Miles of Smiles,14 Luppatatong Ave, Keyport; and Miles of Smiles,…

  • Congressman looks forward to next session in Washington, D.C.

    Congressman looks forward to next session in Washington, D.C.

    As members of Congress prepared to head back to work after Labor Day, Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. expressed his hope for bipartisan efforts in Washington, D.C. Answering questions on issues ranging from bipartisanship in Congress, to recent events in Charlottesville, Va., to the opioid crisis in New Jersey, Pallone explained his stance on various issues…

  • Keyport Green Team announces poster contest

    Keyport Green Team announces poster contest

      The Keyport Green Team is sponsoring a poster contest with this year’s theme being water conservation. Poster submissions will be judged by the Arts Society of Keyport. One winner in each category will win a prize. Senior citizens’ submission deadline is on Sept. 1, high school students’ submission deadline is on Dec.1, and the…

  • Keyport eighth grader received community service award

    Keyport eighth grader received community service award

    KEYPORT For his strong academic scores and community assistance, eighth grade graduate Jayden Graham received this year’s Keyport Central School Mayor’s Award. Mayor Harry Aumack presented the award to Jayden during the Keyport Central School’s graduation ceremony, on June 16, at the school’s gymnasium, located at 335 Broad St. The award was created about 10 years…

  • Keyport’s “Treasure Hunt” has begun

    Keyport’s “Treasure Hunt” has begun

    The Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative announced that its “Treasure Hunt” has been launched and the free event will be active in the community through Aug. 21. Participants can stop by any one of the 50-plus participating businesses in Keyport to pick up the “Treasure Hunt Game Flyer.” Then participants can receive a sticker and attach…

  • Keyport Senior Center to host annual art exhibit

    Keyport Senior Center to host annual art exhibit

    The Keyport Senior Center will host its fourth annual art exhibit from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 23 at the center, 110 Second St. The event is open to public at no charge. Light snacks will be served. For more informatio,n call the Senior Center at 732-264-4916.