Forum on eminent domain to be held March 28
      The Monmouth County League of Women Voters (LWV) will sponsor a forum on eminent domain March 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Warner Student Life Center at Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Middletown. The public is invited to attend.
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Entries accepted for Aberdeen essay contest
      Aberdeen Township will sponsor an historical essay contest for students in celebration of its 150th anniversary. The contest, in cooperation with the Matawan Aberdeen Regional School District, is open to all students living in Aberdeen or Matawan. Aberdeen residents attending area priva...
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Mansion ghost hunt topic of March 26 meeting
      The Matawan Historical Society will hold its next meeting March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Burrowes Mansion, 94 Main St., Matawan. The meeting will feature representatives from the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society which conducted an investigation for paranormal activity at the Burrowes Mans...
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Local rabies clinics slated for March 21, 22
      The Monmouth County Board of Health will hold a rabies clinic for cats and dogs March 21 at Atlantic Highlands Firehouse, First and East Mount Avenues, and March 22 at Midway Hook & Ladder Fire Company, 161 Broad St., Matawan. Both free clinics will be from 6-7 p.m.
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Talks, Darfur forum at college during March
      Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will offer "How to Start a Successful Consulting Practice," March 22 from 5:30-9 p.m. Fee is $53 for the class given by management consultant and CPA Paul Waldenmeyer at Warner Student Life Center. Course code is XBUSD 028PR. ...
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Park system to offer pottery class, trips
      The Monmouth County Park System will offer a class on wheel-thrown and altered pottery March 24 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. Cost is $35 for the class taught by artist John Fossa, which is not recommended for beginners. Clay and tools are available for purchase.
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Craft fair at Keyport High School March 31
      The Keyport High School Mothers Club will hold its annual spring craft and vendor fair March 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school, Broad Street. The event will feature various new and handmade items for Easter, Mother's Day, and other occasions. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will also be...
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Tickets on sale for 'On the Avenue' auction
      Holy Family School, 910 Route 36, Hazlet, is now selling tickets for its spring gift auction, "On the Avenue," April 27. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the auction beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and include coffee and dessert. The event will feature more than 150 prizes ranging in val...
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Blind Citizens Ladies Auxiliary to hold bag sale
      The New Jersey Blind Citizens Ladies Auxiliary Thrift Shop, 18 Burlington Ave., Leonardo section of Middletown, will hold a bag sale March 21, 24, 28 and 31 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Attendees may fill a bag for $3. For more information, call (732) 291-0878.
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Local students receive art society's merit award
      The Art Society of Monmouth County (ASMC) sponsored its annual Merit Award ceremony on in mid-March at Monmouth Beach Cultural Center. First place went to Ariel Redmond of Holmdel High School for a charcoal portrait of a young girl. Second-place winner was Steven Linderbaum of Mar...
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Lecture, 'Eggstravaganza' slated in Holmdel
      Holmdel Township Historian Linda Madge will present a lecture on the history of Holmdel March 29 at 7 p.m. in honor of the township's 150th anniversary, at the Senior and Community Center, Crawfords Corner Road. The free lecture is for adult residents only, and birthday cake and coffee will b...
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New scholarship program for high school seniors
      A new annual scholarship program honoring Catherine Dean, sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Bridget's Division 4, invites graduating high school seniors residing in Monmouth County to submit an application by April 27, 2007. Details have been made available to guidance ...
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