Holmdel K of C breakfast Sept. 16       The Knights of Columbus (K of C), St. Benedict's Council No. 11349, will host an "all you can eat" pancake breakfast 8:30- 11:30 a.m. Sept. 16 at St. Benedict's Parish Hall, 165 Bethany Road, Holmdel. Menu items include pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee. Admission is $5, $4 for children, a... More ... Women political candidates forum Sept. 24       The Monmouth County chapter of the Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey will host a women political candidates' forum Sept. 24 from 7-9 p.m. at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown. More ... Free talks offered at Matawan-Ab Library       Matawan Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will present "Hypertension and Stroke," Sept. 24. "Rework, Revise, Rewrite That Résumé!" will be Sept. 26, and "Discover the Benefits of Acupuncture, Herbology and Massage," Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. "Home Accessorizing: A 4-Step Appro... More ... Reservations due Sept. 18 for casino trip       St. Mary's Travel Group, New Monmouth section of Middletown, is sponsoring a trip to Resorts Casino, Atlantic City, Sept. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Reservations must be prepaid by Sept. 18. Cost is $23 and includes transportation, $20 coin rebate, and an $8 food voucher. The bus will depart Mate... More ... Entries now accepted for VFW contests       Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2179 and its Ladies Auxiliary, Port Monmouth section of Middletown, have announced the annual "Voice of Democracy (VOD) Scholarship Program Contest," and "Patriot Pen Youth-Essay Contest," along with the VFW's "Outstanding Teacher of the Year" program. Deadline fo... More ... Middletown Township seeks crossing guards       The Middletown Traffic Safety Bureau is seeking people to serve as temporary crossing guards. Applicants must be age 18 or older, have at least 20/20 corrected vision in both eyes, be in good health, of good character, must not have a criminal record, and must have a valid driver's license. For mo... More ... Fall FISH programs slated to begin Sept. 15       The New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium (NJMSC), Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook, will begin its fall Families Investigate Science Hands-on (FISH) program Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. with "On Sandy Shores." The programs suitable for children in grades K-12 and families use Sandy Hook beaches and the bay as coa... More ... Free programs at Mat. Library Sept. 17, 19       Matawan Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will present "How to Buy the Best Mutual Fund and Annuities for You," Sept. 17, and "Creating a Simple Web Page," Sept. 19. Both programs are free and at 7 p.m. Registration is required and may be done by calling the library at (732) 583-9100... More ... Hazlet Recreation to hold classes, Hazlet Day       Hazlet Recreation is sponsoring "Me Without Mommy" for 3-year-olds Sept. 17. The 10-week program will be offered Mondays from 9:30-11 a.m. Cost is $75, and a birth certificate is required. Gymnastics for girls and boys will be offered for 16 lessons beginning Sept. 24 at Cove Road School, Hazlet.... More ... Food allergy group to hold meeting Sept. 12       The Food Allergy Support Group of Monmouth County will hold its next meeting on Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Play Food Allergy Jeopardy with Dr. Zecca of Allergy & Asthma Associates of Monmouth County. The meeting will be held at Allergy & Asthma Associates of Monmouth County, 565 Highway 35 North, Suite... More ... Lions fundraiser slated for Sept. 16       Middletown Township Lions Club will hold a fundraising dinner Sept. 16 at 11:45 a.m. at Carrabba's Italian Grill, 1864 Route 35, Middletown. Tickets are $25 each, and there is a choice of entrees. All proceeds will be collected by the Lions and donated to the Biloxi, Miss. More ... Mobile Homeowners Assoc. to meet Sept. 15       Hazlet Mobile Homeowners Association will hold its next regular meeting Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. at Hazlet Public Library, 251 Middle Road. For more information, call John at (732) 264-7033. More ... New exhibit opens at Longstreet Farm       The Monmouth County Park System has announced the opening of a new exhibit at Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel Park. The exhibit provides a broader context for what visitors can see at the turn-of-thecentury living history farm. More ... Hazlet Scouts' recruiting night Sept. 20       Hazlet Cub Scout Pack 137 will hold its annual recruiting night Sept. 20 from 6:30- 9:30 p.m. at the Middle Road School. Boys in grade one through five are invited to attend, and boys in grade six or older can come to speak to members of Boy Scout Troop 137 and learn about Scouting. More ... Bayonet Farm arts and music festival Sept. 23       The fourth annual Bayonet Farm arts and music festival will be Sept. 23 from noon- 5 p.m. at the farm at 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel. The free event will feature a juried art exhibit, sculpture garden, yoga and tai chi demonstrations, mid 1800s music, a puppet show, storytelling, tethered hot air ... More ... Short story workshop at M'town Library Sept. 18       Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, will host a short story writing workshop Sept. 18 from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Linda Kravetz, journalist, published author, and creative writing teacher, will lead the workshop. She'll guide participants through timed exercises using pictures, s... More ... 'Beginning Experience' retreat Sept. 14-16       The Beginning Experience Ministry of the diocese of Trenton will hold a "Beginning Experience Weekend" Sept. 16-16 at Stella Maris Retreat House, Ocean Avenue, Elberon section of Long Branch. More ... Atl. Highlands Historical Society show Sept. 15       The Atlantic Highlands Historical Society will hold its 29th annual outdoor flea market Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Atlantic Highlands Marina, off First Avenue (rain date Sept. 22). The event will feature various antiques, collectibles, crafts, new items, furnishings, household wares, toys... More ...