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Bulletin Board May 12, 2004
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In the Service
     Priscilla Mills recently completed basic training for the U.S. Marine Corps at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. During recruit training, she learned about military customs and courtesies, first aid and a variety of military related subjects.
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Boxing day
     CHRIS KELLY staff Dorothy Kramek boxes food collected as part of the 12th annual Letter Carriers Food Drive by the Middletown Post Office for the Calico Cat Thrift Shop, Cupboard and Food Pantry, at the Reform Church on May 9.
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MTEF awards 11 grants to Middletown teachers
     The Middletown Township Education Foundation (MTEF) recently awarded 11 grants totaling $18,198 to Middletown teachers to support new program initiatives. The grant winners and their program descriptions are listed below:
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Free screening, programs at library during May
     Matawan Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will offer blood pressure screenings today from 1-3 p.m.
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Church to hold Father’s Day fund-raiser
     The congregation of Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 60 Maple Place, Keyport, is currently holding a Father’s Day fund-raiser to benefit the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, Neptune.
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AHA ‘Have a Heart Ball’ slated for May 15
     The American Heart Association (AHA), Monmouth County, will hold its "Have a Heart Ball," themed "Unmask the Truth, Celebrate the Progress" May 15 at the Garden Manor, Aberdeen.
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‘Reaching Out’ program in Middletown May 20
     The Middletown Municipal Alliance, Township Committee, police department, courts and school district will present a discussion about the legal, health and personal consequences of alcohol and drug use May 20 at 7 p.m.
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Workshops for MCAC grants begin May 18
     The Monmouth County Arts Council (MCAC) will hold grant-writing work­shops for its local arts grant program on May 18 at 10 a.m. and May 24 at 7 p.m. The workshops will be at Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank.
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Tours, classes offered by county park system
     The Monmouth County Park System will offer tours May 15 and 22 from 11 a.m. to noon at Deep Cut Gardens, Red Hill Road, Middletown. The cost for the one-hour guided tour is $5; there will be no charge for children age 12 and younger.
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‘Traveling Trunk’ now available from museum
     The Monmouth Museum, Lincroft section of Middletown, has announced it will introduce a "Traveling Trunk" program for preschool and kindergarten children based on the museum’s WonderWing.
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Marchers sought for Matawan parade
     The Borough of Matawan is seeking veterans and marchers for its Memorial Day parade May 30 from 2-4 p.m. The parade will commence at the parking lot of St.
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Masons to sponsor wrestling event May 22
     Caeserea Lodge No. 64 Free and Accepted Masons Acacia Club and Raritan Chapter of the Demolay Youth Organization, Keyport, will sponsor a family-oriented professional wrestling show May 22 at 7:35 p.m.
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Workshops, D-Day event slated at college
     The career services center at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, has announced it will offer interview skills workshops beginning this month at room 10 at the MAE building.
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Recreation to offer amusement park tickets
     Hazlet Recreation is currently offering discounted amusement park tickets in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Prices reflect park tickets only.
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Register for winery, casino trip by May 26
     The Aberdeen Township Recreation Department will offer a trip to Renault Winery, Galloway Township, and an Atlantic City casino June 17. The trip is open to Aberdeen seniors age 55 and older and registration deadline is May 26.
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Community Bulletin Board
Brookdale announces new scholarship
     Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, has announced the availability of the David R. Hulteen Scholarship for a currently enrolled Brookdale student that is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States military, or a current member in good standing of the New Jersey Nat...
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Orientation for new Boy Scout Troop May 18
     Holmdel boys age 11-17 interested in scouting are invited to attend an orientation kickoff May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 112 Middletown Road, Holmdel. Meetings will be held every Tuesday thereafter.
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On Campus
     Christina Trabal, Matawan, and Brian James Avinion, Philippines and also Union Beach, were both recently named recipients of a $1,000 scholarship from the Matawan Italian American Association.
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Community Bulletin Board
Center seeks individuals for local opportunities
     The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, is seeking volunteers to do activities, take field trips, and work one-on-one with seniors at a senior day program.
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Area Scouts complete
community service badge

     Girl Scout Troop No. 24 of Lincroft Elementary School, Lincroft section of Middletown, recently made and helped deliver 200 sandwiches for Lunch Break, Red Bank, as part of the troop’s requirements for a community service badge.
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Vendors sought for church fair June 2-6
     St. Joseph Church, 376 Maple Place, Keyport, is seeking vendors for its annual fair, slated for June 2-6 at the church. Fair hours are June 2-4 from 6-11 p.m.
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Holmdel Township trail cleanup day May 16
     The Holmdel Environmental Commission will hold trail cleanup day May 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. beginning at Ramanessin Nature Trail opposite Village School at 36 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel.
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Brush & Palette Art Guild to meet May 18
     The Brush & Palette Art Guild, Key­port, will hold a business meeting May 18 at 7 p.m. at the James Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call (732) 264-3853 or 566-7084.
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Winners of ‘Patriot’s Pen’ contest announced
     The Ladies Auxiliary of Guadalcanal Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4745, Cliffwood Beach section of Aberdeen, has announced the winners of its "Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay Contest." The theme was "My Dream for America."
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Free trip to World War II Memorial May 19
     Assemblyman Sam Thompson (R-13) is seeking World War II Veterans inter­ested in a free bus trip to the opening of the World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 19.
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Tickets now available for ‘Food for Thought’
     Tickets are now available for the third annual "Food for Thought — Food and Wine-Tasting Event" sponsored by the Eatontown Foundation for Excellence in Education.
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Community Bulletin Board
Auxiliary’s Pampered Chef party May 19
     The Ladies Auxiliary of Aberdeen Township Fire District No. 1 will hold a Pampered Chef party with "Broadway Chef" David Meenan May 19 at 7 p.m. at Lloyd Road Firehouse, Aberdeen. Proceeds will help support the fire company.
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Foundation’s ‘Jukebox Jamboree’ May 15
     The Rainbow Foundation of Middletown will hold its annual "Jukebox Jamboree" May 15 at 7 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2179, 1 Veterans Lane, Port Monmouth section of Middletown.
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Community Bulletin Board
Coast Guard to hold
vessel safety checks
     U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 24, Keyport, will hold a vessel safety checks (VSC) during National Safe Boating Week May 22-28 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Keyport Marine Basin. The free checks will be done by a vessel examiner from the flotilla.
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Community Bulletin Board
Ticket sale for Keyport PTA fall festival May 12
     Keyport Central PTA will sell tickets to its fall festival and gift auction May 12 from 3-4 p.m. at the cafeteria at Keyport Central School, 335 Broad St.
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Special delivery
     CHRIS KELLY staff Volunteers help sort the food collected as part of the 12th annual Letter Carriers Food Drive by the Middletown post office for the Calico Cat Thrift Shop, Cupboard and Food Pantry at the Reform Church on May 9.
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Registration now taken for ‘Forbidden Broadway’
     Registration is now being accepted for a trip sponsored by Hazlet Recreation to see "Forbidden Broadway" at the Douglas Fairbanks Theater, New York City, N.Y.
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Steamboat Dock Museum season opening May 16
     Keyport’s Steamboat Dock Museum, Broad Street, will hold its season opening May 16 from 1-4 p.m. Featured exhibits are "Keyport Women on The Heritage Trail," Keyport’s history of steamboats, aeromarine plane manufacturing and oystering.
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St. Mary’s Church to offer Vermont tour
     St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, New Monmouth section of Middletown, will hold a five-day Vermont tour Aug. 2-6, with reservations required by June 15.
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Talk on patriotism slated for May 17
     Monmouth County Friends of the ACLU will host a talk by Wilson C. McWilliams and Patrick J. Deneen May 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Eatontown Community Center, 58 Broad St.
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Center seeks individuals for local opportunities
     The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, is seeking volunteers to do activities, take field trips, and work one-on-one with seniors at a senior day program.
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Park system announces cast of ‘Music Man’
     The Monmouth County Park System has announced the cast for its summer theater production of "The Music Man," scheduled for June 10-27. The play will be performed at The Barn at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown.
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