Community Bulletin Board
Aberdeen Republicans begin candidate search

The Aberdeen Republican Organization is now accepting applications from registered Republicans who are interested in running for mayor or Township Council. Potential candidates should submit their consideration for candidacy to the Aberdeen Republican Committee by March 8. This year, four of seven elected seats in township government are up for election.

Interested individuals can contact the Aberdeen Republican Executive Committee at P.O. Box 280, Matawan, NJ 07747, call (732) 887-3411 or visit the party's Yahoo group site at www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Aberdeen GOP.

Republican's Lincoln Day dinner Feb. 19

The Monmouth County Republican Party will present the 44th annual Lincoln Day dinner Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. at Addison Park, Route 35, Aberdeen.

Guest speaker will be Tagg Romney, son of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and senior adviser to the Mitt Romney for President Exploratory Committee. The event will feature a cocktail hour, hors d'oeuvres and serving stations. Candidates will also be in attendance. Tickets are $45 per person.

For information, call (732) 431-6664 or e-mail info@MonmouthRepublican.org.

Theater to host 'Not Now, Darling,' 'Little Red'

Soar Productions, 1110 Union Ave., Union Beach, will present "Not Now, Darling," Feb. 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m.; and Feb. 18 at 2 p.m.

Residents Jim Walsh, Leonardo section of Middletown, and Dorothy Dobkowski, Matawan, will appear in the play. The comedy concerns mistaken identities, scantily clad women kept hidden in closets, mobsters, suspicious wives, and misguided shoppers. Tickets are $18, and $15 for children younger than age 12 and older than 60.

The Raggle Taggle Players will present the interactive children's theater, "Little Red and the Hoods" Feb. 17 and 24 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Local resident Tia Romeo of Hazlet will perform in the play. Tickets are $10 for all seats. Reservations are recommended for the above, and refreshments are included. First aid, law enforcement and active military receive a 20 percent discount on up to four tickets. For tickets, call (732) 471-8268.

Mardi gras party at

St. John's UMC Feb. 16

St. John's United Methodist Church (UMC), 2000 Florence Ave., Hazlet, will hold a mardi gras party and carnivale Feb. 16 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The event will feature dancing, games, "Big Easy" foods, and flavored coffees and teas. Singles and families are welcome.

For information, call Debbie at (732) 264-1236 or visit www.stjohnshazlet.org.

Brush & Palette Art Guild to meet Feb. 20

The Brush & Palette Art Guild of Keyport will hold a business meeting Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at James J. Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call (732) 264-3853.

Street parking prohibited during snowstorms

The Aberdeen Township Police Department wishes to remind residents parking is prohibited on township streets during a snowfall, and until streets are sufficiently plowed.

Unoccupied vehicles in violation of the ordinance are subject to a summons and removal by police.

Residents unsure of whether the resident's street is subject to no parking or alternate side parking restrictions should check the snow removal signs on the street or visit the township Web site at www.aberdeennj.org.

Italian Honor Society's pasta dinner Feb. 22

The Holmdel High School chapter of the Italian Honor Society will sponsor an "all you can eat" pasta dinner Feb. 22 from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $10, $8 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children younger than age 10.

Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Tickets are available through the society members and at the door.

For information, call (732) 946-4688, or e-mail Frappuccino315@aim.com.

KMFP selling tickets for first 50/50 raffle

Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry (KMFP) is selling tickets for its first 50/50 raffle to benefit its new building fund project. The drawing date is June 5. Donation is $5 a book, and the winner will be awarded 50 percent of proceeds. For more information, visit www.keyportfoodpantry.org, call (732) 888-1986 or visit the pantry at 10 E. Front St., Tuesdays and Thursdays from

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Craft fair at Harmony Elementary Feb. 24

Harmony Elementary School, 100 Murphy Road, Middletown, will host its ninth annual craft fair Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will feature approximately 70 vendors offering various merchandise.

For more information, call the school at (732) 671-2111.

Wilson visit topic of society's Feb. 19 meeting

The Middletown Township Historical Society will hold its next meeting Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at MacLeod-Rice House at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo section of Middletown.

Guest speaker will be Randall Gabrielan. He will continue exploring the background of the 1912 Woodrow Wilson visit to the MacLeod-Rice House and tie it to Wilson's sea voyage as he prepared his presidential nomination acceptance speech. All are welcome, and refreshments will be available. Call (732) 291-2835 or e-mail monmouthhistory@comcast.net.

Craft fair at Harmony Elementary Feb. 24

Harmony Elementary School, 100 Murphy Road, Middletown, will host its ninth annual craft fair Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will feature approximately 70 vendors offering various merchandise.

For more information, call the school at (732) 671-2111.

Wilson visit topic of society's Feb. 19 meeting

The Middletown Township Historical Society will hold its next meeting Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at MacLeod-Rice House at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo section of Middletown.

Guest speaker will be Randall Gabrielan. He will continue exploring the background of the 1912 Woodrow Wilson visit to the MacLeod-Rice House and tie it to Wilson's sea voyage as he prepared his presidential nomination acceptance speech. All are welcome, and refreshments will be available. Call (732) 291-2835 or e-mail monmouthhistory@comcast.net.

Volunteers sought for domestic violence team

The Middletown Police Department, in collaboration with 180 Turning Lives Around, is currently recruiting volunteers for the new Middletown Domestic Violence Response Team.

The volunteers will work in conjunction with the police to provide support, information, referrals and a safety plan at the time of crisis. The volunteer advocates will respond only to police headquarters. Applicants must be 18 or older, have access to transportation, possess a valid driver's license, be willing to serve on an on-call shift basis, and submit to background investigations.

The completion of a 40-hour mandatory intensive training course is required and will be provided to successful applicants. The four-week course, three evenings a week, will begin the first week of June at a location in Middletown. To request an application or for further information, call Sgt. Darren Schwedes, Middletown Township Police Department, at (732) 615-2041.

'Daddy & Daughter Sweetheart Dance' Feb. 18

Holmdel Office of Parks & Recreation will hold a "Daddy & Daughter Sweetheart" dance Feb. 18 from 4-7 p.m. at the Holmdel Senior and Community Center, Crawfords Corner Road.

The event will feature dinner and dancing, and registration is limited. Cost is $80 per couple and $15 for each additional daughter. The event is open to Holmdel girls grades three through six only.

For more information, call Christine at (732) 946-2820, ext. 1225 or e-mail Cbowden@holmdeltownship-nj.com.

Tickets available for squad's tricky tray

Keyport First Aid Squad will host its third annual tricky tray auction for adults only March 17 with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5. The event will feature various prizes, and a 50/50. Refreshments will be available.

For tickets, call Michele at (732) 547-1548.

Poetry reading in Keyport slated for Feb. 18

The Traveling Poets Society will present New Jersey poet Madeline Tiger giving a reading Feb. 18 from 3-5 p.m. at Espresso Joe's, 50 W. Front St., Keyport. Also appearing will be poets Gina Larkin and John Larkin, with music by singer songwriter Don Lee. An open mic will follow. For more information, call (732) 203-9499.

'Shrove Tuesday'

pancake supper Feb. 20

St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 8 E. Front St., Keyport, will host a "Shrove Tuesday" pancake supper Feb. 20 from 5-7 p.m. No reservations are required, and a free-will collection will be taken with proceeds benefiting the Keyport Food Pantry. For more information, call (732) 264-2229.

Murder-mystery dinner at St. Joseph's Feb. 24

St. Joseph School, 376 Maple Place, Keyport, will hold a murder-mystery dinner theater Feb. 24 from 7-11 p.m. The event will feature appetizers, a buffet dinner, and dessert. Price is $40 per person. For tickets or more information, call (732) 264-2350.

Concert, New Year event, meeting at library

Middletown Township Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, will present a free concert, "Slavic Dreams and Dances," by Slovene pianist Marina Horak Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

The romantic, classical concert will begin with a sonata by Lucijan Skerjanc and will include "In the Mist" by Janacek, a mazurka, barcarolle, and nocturne by Chopin, and "Seven Balkan Dances" by Marko Tajcevic.

The library will host its first Chinese New Year celebration Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. The free program co-sponsored by Jersey Shore Chinese School, Holmdel, includes a lion dance, traditional Chinese dances, Chinese yo-yo performances, a drum ensemble, Chinese music, and even a Chinese dragon performed by the school's children. Tickets are required and may be picked up at the library.

The library's board of trustees will meet Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. For more information on the above, call the library at (732) 671-3700.