Christie to be keynote speaker at seminar       Atlantic Highlands Mayor Peter E. Donoghue has announced U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie the scheduled keynote speaker at an ethics seminar conducted by the borough Sept. 20. The mayor initiated the training session and said all members of the council, appointed borough boards and se... More ... Republican Committee cocktail gala Aug. 1       The Monmouth County Republican Committee will hold 52nd annual cocktail gala Aug. 1 from 6-9 p.m. at Navesink Country Club, Luftburrow Lane, Navesink section of Middletown. Guest speaker will be Anne Estabrook, Spring Lake. She has launched an exploratory committee for a potential U.S. ... More ... 'Bowling for Biscuits' July 29 in Aberdeen       "Bowling for Biscuits" will be held July 29 at 2 p.m. at Strathmore Lanes, 1061-G Route 34 north, Aberdeen. The event is a fundraiser for Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue. There will be prizes and trophies for the best bowlers. Attendees brining a dog toy or treat will receive a fre... More ... Annual 'Linda's Game' slated for July 28       The annual "Linda's Game" softball game for the American Lung Association will be held July 28 from 1-4 p.m. at Gravelly Brook Park, Matawan. There will be two games: one open to the public, and a more competitive game. The fundraiser was started by Matthew Schoffel and his family... More ... Vendors sought for school's craft show       The PTA at St. Joseph's School, 367 Maple Place, Keyport, is seeking vendors of both new and used items for its "Christmas Carousel" craft show Nov. 10 at the school's Betty Madden Memorial auditorium. For more information, call (732) 264-2350. More ... Christmas in July bazaar set for July 28       Calvary United Methodist Church, Third and Osborn streets, Keyport, will hold a Christmas in July bazaar July 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will feature crafts, new items, baked goods, gift baskets, jewelry and lunch. Donations are welcome for the bazaar. For more information, call... More ... Day at Races to OutFox Sarcoma Aug. 10       The Silver Fox Club Inc., Manasquan, will host its third annual Day at the Races to OutFox Sarcoma Aug. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport. The event will be held in memory of Pat Corliss, Manasquan. She lost her two-and-a-half-year battle to sarcoma in March. More ... Audubon bird walk at Sandy Hook Aug. 16       The Monmouth County Audubon Society will hold an evening bird walk Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. beginning at the visitor's center at Sandy Hook. Attendees will walk through the dunes to the salt ponds to look for early migrating shorebirds. The free walk will be led by Audubon members. Birds... More ... Register for Basie golf outing by July 31       The Count Basie Theatre Foundation will hold its annual golf outing Sept. 20 at Spring Lake Golf Club. A special rate of $350 per golfer will apply until July 31; after that the fee will be $375. Registration and lunch are at 11:30 a.m., followed by the Callaway tournament at 1 p.m. A r... More ... St. Clement's annual golf outing Sept. 10       St. Clement's Athletic Association of Matawan will hold its fourth annual golf outing Sept. 10 at Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. For more information, call Rob at (732) 213-1094 or Chris, (732) 591-8564. More ... Area residents receive awards from bishop       The Diocese of Trenton honored more than 160 men and women in early July during the presentation of the Diocese's inaugural Nostrum Ecclesiam Tempus awards. Bishop John M. Smith presented the awards in recognition of service to the Lord and the church. More ...