Millstone seniors slate trip to Christmas show
      The Millstone Senior Citizens Organization is sponsoring a bus trip Nov. 11 to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in Hampton for a complete dinner and to see "A Playhouse Christmas." The all-inclusive cost is $75. For reservations, call Ann at (732) 350-6168; Margaret, (609) 259-7867; or Susan, (732) 7...
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2008 Teen Arts Festival will return to Brookdale
      The Monmouth County Arts Council has announced plans for the 2008 Teen Arts Festival, an opportunity for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 19 to experience all disciplines of the arts, and to participate in workshops, performances, exhibits and critiques. Registration is open to Monmouth County...
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International MOMS club invites new members
      The MOMS Club of Millstone Township will hold its monthly meeting Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. and welcomes mothers from Millstone Twp. and Roosevelt to meet its members and learn about the international, nonprofit organization, that offers moms support and the opportunity to share activities and experience...
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Synagogue schedules special service Sept. 13
      The Perrineville Jewish Center, located on Perrineville Road (near Agress Road) in Millstone, will hold a Tashlich service from 12:30 to 12:45 p.m. Sept. 13. The service is open to both members and nonmembers. "Tashlich" means "you will cast away," as in the casting away of sins, which is a tradit...
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MCRC slates day at Turkey Swamp Park
      The Monmouth County Republican Committee (MCRC) will host a "Hot Dog" day in the park from 1-5 p.m. Sept. 8 at Turkey Swamp Park, Sandy Run Picnic Area, 200 Georgia Road, Freehold Township. Cost is $10 per person or $25 per family.
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Support groups, services, counseling offered at 180
      The nonprofit 180 Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, serves families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, offering individual counseling as well as the following confidential services and support groups: the Sexual Assault Survivors group; Positive Opportunities for Parenting (POP) ...
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Local families sought for hosting exchange students
      The American Scandinavian Student Exchange (ASSE) International Student Exchange Programs is seeking local host families for boys and girls from various countries around the world. ASSE International is a nonprofit educational and cultural exchange organization headquartered in Laguna Beach, Cali...
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Basketball clinic for grades 3-8 slated for Sept.
      The Upper Freehold Township Recreation Division will sponsor a basketball clinic for boys and girls in grades 3-8 at the Upper Freehold Regional Middle School on Mondays, from Sept. 24-Oct. 29. Grades 3-4 will run from 6:15-7:15 p.m., and grades 5-8 will run from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
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SRF needs boarding facilities in New Jersey
      The Standardbred Retirement Foundation, Freehold is looking for affordable boarding facilities in New Jersey. A nonprofit organization, SRF has made over 2,000 adoptions and currently supports and manages more than 120 horses, both useful and companion animals, the majority of which are in boardin...
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Photo contest accepting entries through Sept. 17
      If you like to photograph subjects such as nature, landscapes, natural resources, agriculture, or people interacting with the environment, waterscapes or wildlife then the Freehold Soil Conservation District has a photo contest for you.
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Perrineville synagogue schedules an open house
      Perrineville Jewish Center will hold an open house for potential new members on Sept. 5, 7:30-9 p.m. Those in attendance have the opportunity to tour the newly renovated and historic synagogue, to meet members and the rabbi and to learn about the center's one day a week Hebrew School and cultural ...
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Reunion plans under way for '86, '87 graduates
      Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex County residents who are 1986 or 1987 graduates of Susan Wagner High School, Staten Island, N.Y., are invited to attend a joint reunion, Nov. 17 at the Staaten. Class of 1986 graduates should contact Ronni at rettinger@verizonmail.com. Class of 1987 graduates can e-m...
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SPCA searches for homes for dogs, cats and kittens
      The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) is seeking foster homes and permanent homes for dogs, cats and kittens. Fostering is approximately a two-month commitment. The shelter also urges current pet owners to have their pets spayed/neutered. MCSPCA offers low-...
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Deborah's motorcycle rally slated for Sept. 30
      Deborah Hospital Foundation's Third Annual Highway to Healthcare Motorcycle Rally will rev up on Sept. 30. Registration for the 45-mile scenic ride through New Jersey's pinelands and farmlands starts at 8:30 a.m. at Deborah Hospital in Browns Mills.
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Upper Freehold slates Community Day Sept. 15
      Upper Freehold Township will sponsor its annual Community Day celebration beginning at 2 p.m. Sept. 15 at Byron Johnson Park on Ellisdale Road. Rain date is Sept. 16. Admission is free. There will be inflatable rides for kids, games and contests for all ages, pony rides and hayrides, a food court...
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Millstone Twp. Hospital Auxiliary to meet Sept. 6
      The Millstone Township Hospital Auxiliary of CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, will hold its next monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the former municipal building on Millstone Road. There will be a potluck dinner before the meeting. Anyone interested in learning more about joinin...
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Millstone seniors plan brunch, theater bus trip
      The Millstone Senior Citizens Organization is sponsoring a bus trip Oct. 14 to the Bayberry Inn in Long Beach Island for brunch, followed by a trip to the Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven to see "Driving Miss Daisy." The cost is $75, which is allinclusive. For reservations, call Ann at (732) 350-6...
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