Community Bulletin Board
Women’s center seeks tributes to honor men

In honor of June 18, Father’s Day, the Men’s Task Force of the Women’s Center of Monmouth County (WCMC) is asking individuals to honor the men in their lives. In a special card campaign, the men from the Men’s Task Force invite area residents to submit a donation of $25 or more in the name of the male to be honored. The special Father’s Day contribution will pay tribute to the honoree, but will ensure funding for the programs which provide counseling to families affected by domestic violence.

Formed in October 1997, the task force is comprised of nearly 30 men, dedicated to raising public awareness about how men can speak out against family violence. Checks should be addressed to: WCMC, 1 Bethany Road, Building 3, Suite 42, Hazlet 07730. For more information, call Lori Sadwith at (732) 264-9114.

Middletown Rec to hold father/child tournament

The Middletown Department of Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a Father/Child Miniature Golf Tournament at the Middletown Miniature Golf Course at Tindall Park on June 16. Check-in will begin at 6:45 p.m., "shot-gun" start at 7 p.m. The rain date is June 17 at 2 p.m. Cost is $5.50 per pair (father/child). Competitions will be held in two age categories: 6-8 and 9-12-year-olds. Preregistration is required and space is limited. Preregister at the recreation offices in Croydon Hall. For more information, please call (732) 615-2260.

‘Out of Darkness’ to be held at local church

St. Joseph’s Parish of Keyport will hold Out of Darkness at the parish on 376 Maple Place June 16 at 8 p.m. Well-known liturgical composer Tom Kendzia will present this musical event, and will be joined by members of his choir and the music ministry from St. Joseph’s. Tickets are available through the Institute for Liturgical Formation at (732) 469-2377.

High school bestows honor on graduates

The Keyport High School Hall of Fame was established to recognize the outstanding lifetime achievements of KHS graduates, and individuals selected for the hall also serve as role models for our current students. This year’s inductees are: Steven Kapushy (1944), Dr. Richard Smyth (1951); Dr. Charles Dietrick (1966); Thomas Gallo and Robert Gutowsky (1970); and John Merla (1980). These individuals will be honored in mid-October with a parade, awards at a home football game, and dinner.

To nominate a KHS graduate for the hall of fame, please contact Elaine Aumack at (732) 264-3726 or Sandra Siegle at (732) 264-7143.

Matawan rec will rent canoes, sets meeting

The Matawan Recreation Commission will be renting canoes at the lakefront facility on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Cost of renting canoes is set at $8 per hour.

The commission is also seeking an individual, 18 years old or older, to rent canoes, 30 hours each week. Pay is $8 per hour, and the individual must be C.P.R. and first aid certified. For information, contact Sheila at (732) 566-7631.

The commission will meet on June 21 at the community center on Broad Street on June 21 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Matawan alliance sets farmer’s market

The Downtown Matawan Alliance, in cooperation with the borough of Matawan and the N.J. Council of Farmers and Communities, is making preparations for Matawan’s first Farmer’s Market, set to run July 2 through Oct. 29. The market will take place in the Summit Bank parking lot, Main Street and Ravine Drive, every Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

More than 30 varieties of New Jersey-grown fruits and vegetables, herbs, cut flowers and bedding plants will be offered. Baked goods and other specialty items will be available as the summer progresses.

For further information, call the alliance at (732) 566-9570.

Center for religions

slates potluck dinner

The Monmouth Center for World Religions and Ethical Thought will mark the end of its year’s programs on June 19 at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck dinner.

The dinner will be at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 1475 W. Front St., in the Lincroft section of Middletown. All interested persons are invited to attend and bring a dish to share. For further information, please call the meeting house, (732) 747-0707.

Feeling Light offers essence workshop

A flower essence workshop with Wendy Shankin-Cohen, a holistic health specialist, will be offered June 19 from 7:30-9 p.m. at Feeling Light holistic wellness center, Route 35 south, Middletown. This will be a hands-on workshop in which all participants, through the use of a self test, will be able to choose and actually formulate their own personal combination remedy.

This workshop is free to all current Silver, Gold and Spa program participants. The fee is $15 for nonmembers and $10 for all members.

Formula bottles (empty dropper bottles) and all flower remedies for one’s own formula can be purchased at the workshop at an additional cost. For information, call (732) 933-1441.

Newcomers planning ‘Ladies’ Night Out’

The Middletown Newcomers’ Club Ladies’ Night Out is planned for June 19, at 8 p.m. at the Salt Creek Grill in Rumson. This is a special dinner, with old and new board members changing places.

The Newcomers’ Club is a social, not-for-profit organization that fosters friendship among members and others new to Middletown and surrounding areas. Prospective members may call Kathy Noah, hospitality chairwoman, at (732) 936-9445, for information about the club. New member coffees are held on a regular basis.