Artists’ forum July 11
at Monmouth Museum
     Monmouth Museum will hold an artists’ forum July 11 from 2-4 p.m. Featured will be artists Rose Craney, Frances Heinrich, Larry Lee and Michael Wiley.
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Bereavement support group to begin July 21
     The hospice program of Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ), 141 Bodman Place, Red Bank, will offer "Hearts of Remembrance" be­reavement support group beginning July 21 from 6:30-8 p.m.
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Community Bulletin Board
Knights’ ‘Second Sunday
Breakfast’ July 11
     Knights of Columbus St. Joseph’s Council No. 3402, 54 Route 35 north, Keyport, will hold its "Second Sunday Breakfast, Family-style" July 11 from 8:30-11 a.m.
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Community Bulletin Board
Aberdeen clarifies rules for bulk trash pickups
     The Township of Aberdeen issued a statement to clarify its existing rules for pickup of bulk household items for residents of Aberdeen.
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Rewarded
     JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Anita Brown, a certified medication assistant at Willows in Holmdel, stands by the flag that was given to the facility during a flag ceremony Friday.
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‘Americana Festival
of Sails’ July 10, 11
     The Keyport Business Alliance will host the third annual "Keyport Americana Festival of Sails" July 10 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and July 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Beach Park, Broad Street and American Legion Drive.
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Register for Platzl
Brauhaus trip by July 27
     Registration is now under way for Aberdeen seniors for a trip to Platzl Brauhaus, Pomona, N.Y., Aug. 19. Buses will depart from the A&P, Route 35, Cliffwood section of Aberdeen, at 8:30 a.m.
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Card, currency shows at Holmdel firehouse
     Holmdel Fire Company No. 1, Route 520, will hold a sport card show July 17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the firehouse. It will feature sport and vintage cards, supplies, memorabilia, figurines and autographs.
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On Campus
     Maryellen C. Conway, Hazlet, was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. The educational psychology major was also chosen for the annual edition of "The National Dean’s List, 2003/2004.
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‘Family Fossil Hunt’
at Poricy July 11
     Poricy Park, Oak Hill Road, Middletown, will hold a "Family Fossil Hunt" for families and children age 5 and older July 11 from 1-2:30 p.m. beginning at the nature center.
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Bereavement support group to begin July 21
     The hospice program of Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ), 141 Bodman Place, Red Bank, will offer "Hearts of Remembrance" bereavement support group beginning July 21 from 6:30-8 p.m.
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Help needed for minor repairs, writing, Fun Day
     The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, is seeking volunteers for a nonprofit day care center’s Family Fun Day Aug. 20 from 4:15-6:15 p.m. in Red Bank.
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Golf fund-raiser to aid
widowed mother-to-be
     The LaPiere Fund will sponsor a golf outing July 16 at Gambler Ridge Golf Course, Cream Ridge.
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Here comes Spider-Man!
     CHRIS KELLY staff Middletown’s Christopher Bloom, 4, has his face painted to look like Spider-Man during Oceanfest, Long Branch’s Fourth of July celebration.
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St. Mary’s, South Amboy, welcomes inquirers
     St. Mary’s Parish in South Amboy is now accepting registration for any adult (age 14 or older) who is interested in preparing for baptism, first communion or confirmation.
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Taking defeat in stride
     CHRIS KELLY staff Sea Girt lifeguard Megan Harris, of Holmdel, raises her arms in defeat as Long Branch lifeguard Cheryl Sterling beats her in the beach flag competition at Saturday’s Long Branch Lifeguard Tournament.
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Signup under way for daddy/daughter event
     Registration for Middletown Township’s annual Daddy/Daughter Dinner-Dance is now under way. The event for Middletown fathers and daughters in grades K-5 will be held Oct.
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Fry ‘em up
     CHRIS KELLY staff Brick Township’s Mary Beth Tiknis, 18 (l) and Amanda Rex, 16, work at a hot dog stand during Oceanfest, Long Branch’s Fourth of July celebration.
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NARFE summer outing slated for July 15
     The National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Middletown Chapter No. 1533, will hold its summer outing July 15. The event will begin with dinner at Vesuvio’s Italian Restaurant, 71 First St.
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Kickboxing, ‘Night Out’ planned by recreation
     Hazlet Recreation will offer cardio-kickboxing for adults for 14 Mondays and Wednesdays beginning June 12. Classes will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave.
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