Holmdel Half Century Club to meet Oct. 2       The Holmdel Half Century Club will hold its next meeting Oct. 2 at noon. A nurse will be available, the nominating committee will give its preliminary report, and Kathy Logan will report on the club's plans for Holmdel Community Day. More ... Jazz, 'Campus Fridays' slated at Brookdale       Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown, will present an evening of jazz by Art Deco, its trio-in-residence, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. at the performing arts center. The ensemble consists of Joe Accurso, Atlantic Highlands and trio founder; bassist Gary Mazzaroppi,... More ... Historical Society to present talk, Victorian tea       Keyport Historical Society will host "New Jersey Historical Divers" presented by Dan Lieb Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Steamboat Dock Museum, Broad Street, Keyport. Lieb is president of the New Jersey Historical Divers Association. He will present a look at the world of diving and discovering historic s... More ... 'History Time Line' at Heath Farm Sept. 29       Historic Heath Farm, Harmony Road, Middletown, in conjunction with Boy Scout Troop 122, New Monmouth section of Middletown, and Past Muster Historical Impressions will present a "History Time Line," Sept. 29 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More ... Park System's pottery classes to begin Sept. 29       Monmouth County Park System has announced it will offer pottery classes for adults at its creative arts center at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. A pottery open workshop/ wheel-throwing and hand-building class will be offered Saturdays, Sept. 29-Oct. 27 from 11 ... More ... Birding, MLK discussion offered by Park System       Monmouth County Park System will sponsor day trips to local hawk-watching hot spots Oct. 3, Nov. 3 and Nov. 14. All trips begin at Huber Woods Park Environmental Center, Brown's Dock Road, Locust section of Middletown. Attendees should bring binoculars or use a pair provided by the Park System, a... More ... Films, talks, 'Haunted Theater' slated at BCC       The international center at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown, will present a film series beginning with "Pan's Labyrinth," Oct. 3 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. More ... Mat-Ab Cub Scout open house Sept. 28       Matawan-Aberdeen Cub Scout Pack 66 will hold its annual open house and registration Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Lloyd Road School, Aberdeen. Boys in grades one through five are invited to join. For information, call Debbie at (732) 583-5088 or visit www.cubscoutpack66.com. More ... Memoir writing workshop at M'town Library Oct. 2       Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, will offer a beginners' memoir writing workshop Oct. 2 from 6-8:45 p.m. Former journalist Linda Kravetz, Middletown, will lead the workshop. Attendees should bring old family photos, letters, diaries or personal memories. More ... 'Mass of Remembrance' slated for Sept. 29       The first annual Mater Dei High School "Mass of Remembrance" will be held Sept. 29 at 11:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, New Monmouth section of Middletown. The necrology will include deceased administrators, faculty, alumni/ae, and staff. A reception will follow. For more information... More ... Thompson Park Day, 'Strut Your Mutt,' Oct. 14       The Monmouth County Park System will hold Thompson Park Day 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14 at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. The free event will feature pumpkin painting, wagon rides, a scarecrow contest, climbing wall, crafts, various foods, live entertainment, co... More ... Poetry reading, open mic at M'town library Sept. 27       Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, and Gloria Rovder Healy will kick off the fall series of poetry readings and open mics Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. Bob McKenty, baseball poet, will offer his own unique view of America's national sport, and other subjects. He will be joined by poet... More ... Ramblers square dance open house Sept. 28       The Middletown Ramblers Square Dance Club will hold an open house Sept. 28 from 7:30-10 p.m. at Thompson Park Activity Barn, Route 520, Lincroft section of Middletown. The free event is being sponsored by the Monmouth County Park System and the Ramblers. No dance experience is needed, and the ca... More ... MCAC 'Celebration of Excellence' Oct. 5       Monmouth County Arts Council (MCAC) will hold its "Celebration of Excellence" cocktail party Oct. 5 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the home of Mike and Holly Lyttle on the Shrewsbury River. Honorees are Bob and Joan Rechnitz. The event will feature local performing and visual artists, a silent auction an... More ... Black/Hispanic Achievers slate Sept. 27 kickoff       The Community YMCA Black/Hispanic Achievers Program will hold the second annual YMCA "Black/Hispanic Achievers" kickoff Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Monmouth Museum at Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. More ... Poricy Conservancy announces activities       Poricy Park Conservancy, Middletown, will participate in the annual Middletown Day, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo section of Middletown (rain or shine). Poricy will feature children's crafts, quilting demonstrations, and information about the park... More ... 'Light Lunch,' space exhibit offered at museum       The Friends of the Monmouth Museum is offering a "Light Lunch and Lecture" series. "The Art of Quilts" will be presented by quilter and fiber artist Jane Johnson Oct. 22. She will demonstrate how to incorporate quilts into the modern environment as works of art using the elements of color, desig... More ... 'Parenting Your Teenager' begins Oct. 2       Lincroft Presbyterian Church (LPC) will host "Parenting Your Teenager: Building a Positive Relationship With Your Teen" Oct. 2 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road. The series will continue Oct. 9, 16 and 23 at the church at West Front Street and Everett Roa... More ... Vendor space available for VFW indoor market       Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2179 and its Ladies and Men's Auxiliaries will hold an indoor market Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the post at Route 36, Port Monmouth section of Middletown. The event will feature more than 100 vendor tables, and spaces are still available. Price is $25 for one ... More ... Annual 'Cowpie Bingo' Sept. 29 in Middletown       The Middletown Reformed Church, will present the fourth annual "Cowpie Bingo" Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. at Potter's Farm, Red Hill Road and the Garden State Parkway, Middletown. The event will also feature various foods, a petting zoo, a gift basket raffle and a 50/50. Tickets for bingo are $20 each, wit... More ... Matawan Woman's Club celebrates 92nd anniversary       The GFWC Woman's Club of Matawan is celebrating the 92nd anniversary of the founding of the club during October. The Club's accomplishments during its early years include formation of Public Health Association, the PTA, a municipal park and helped found the library with a member as librarian. More ... Middletown Day Saturday       MIDDLETOWN - Pony rides, clowns, and classic cars are only a few of the sights and sounds planned for this year's Middletown Day. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the festivities will be held at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, rain or shine. The first 1,500 people to show will receive fr... More ... Brush & Palette Art Guild class begins Oct. 2       The Brush & Palette Art Guild will offer "Unique Pastels With Irene Neff," Oct. 2, 9 and 16 from 7-9 p.m. Cost is $15. A social and demonstration evening will be Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. All are held at Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet, and are open to the public. For more information, call Irene a... More ... Students sought for pilot journalism program       Freeholder Barbara J. McMorrow has announced an opportunity for high school students to sharpen their journalism skills and to provide a public service by reporting on issues that impact Monmouth County during the county's Student Journalism Program. More ...