ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS
The Navesink Maritime Heritage Association will be holding its presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 5, of “From Gravesend to Grover House,” a documentary video by Charles Ladoulis.
Attendees will embark on the journey of how the Jersey Shore came to be inhabited more than 350 years ago. The film will detail how prospective settlers arrived and the origins of some of the oldest buildings in New Jersey, such as the Grover House.
The showing will be held at the Bahrs Landing Restaurant, Bay Avenue, Highlands. The event is free to the public.
The presentation will begin at 8 p.m. Those arriving early at 7:30 p.m. will receive refreshments.
The Navesink Maritime Heritage Association is dedicated to educating residence on the importance of Monmouth County’s maritime history. All are invited to learn the roots of one of oldest settlements in the country.
A more detailed synopsis of the presentation and additional information about the organization’s mission is available by visiting www.navesinkmaritime.org.
HOLMDEL
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation will host a screening from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, of the documentary feature film “Gold Star Children: Two Generations Sharing Loss and Healing,” followed by a conversation via Skype with producer and director Mitty Griffis Mirrer.
The event is open to the general public and will be held in the Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center’s testimonial theater, located at 1 Memorial Lane at Exit 116 of the Garden State Parkway, on the grounds of the PNC Bank Arts Center.
The one hour-long documentary film draws attention to military families and those impacted by war, but also inspires and helps non-military Americans understand, support and get involved with military families and the children left behind by our fallen warriors.
“Gold Star Children” takes an intimate look at American children who’ve lost a parent to war. The film is a first-person narrative told through the eyes of a nine-year-old girl, who lost her father in the Iraq war, and the adult-children survivors of the Vietnam War. The film follows the parallel journeys of two generations of grieving children – recent war orphans who’ve lost parents serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia and here at home, with the now adult children who lost parents serving in Vietnam.
The screening is included in general museum admission which is $7 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and students and free for children age 10 and younger, veterans and active military personnel.
Additional information is available by visiting www.njvvmf.org or calling 732-335-0033.
LINCROFT
The public is invited to a viewing of the film “A Place at the Table” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 1475 W. Front St.
The event is co-sponsored by the Monmouth Center for World Religion and Ethical Thought and the Social Action Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County.
“A Place at the Table” is a 2012 documentary film, directed by Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush, concerning hunger in the United States. Featuring actor Jeff Bridges, the film shows how hunger poses serious economic, social and cultural implications for this country. It also suggests that the problem can be solved if the American public decides that making healthy food available and affordable is in everyone’s best interest.
A question-and-answer session will follow a viewing of the film, which lasts 84 minutes. The panel discussion, moderated by ClaraGee Stamaty Ziment, will include Barbara Scholz of the Monmouth-Ocean County Food Bank, Debbie Keszler of the Food Pantry of the Lutheran Church of the Reformation of West Long Branch and Gayle Topper of the Social Action Committee of Temple Beth Miriam.
There is no admission fee. In lieu of refreshments, attendees are asked to please bring a personal care item or nonperishable food item for distribution to those in need.
Additional information is available by contacting Ziment at clarageestamaty@comcast.net.
LITTLE SILVER
The Seniors of Little Silver will hold its meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Woman’s Club of Little Silver, 111 Church St.
All seniors of Monmouth County are welcome to enjoy the entertainment, performed by Joe and Sal of Remember When, a fitting name for the duo.
Members are urged to bring a friend. Refreshments will be available.
Additional information about the meeting is available by calling Elaine at 732-842-4005.
MIDDLETOWN
Ticket presale will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, for township residents only for Middletown’s popular Holiday Train Ride.
The annual Holiday Train Ride will be held Saturday, Dec. 14 with rides scheduled for either 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. The trip features visits from Santa and friends, caroling, and goodie bags.
Trains leave and return to Middletown Train Station. Pre-registration is required.
The 2014 Holiday Train Ride tickets will go on sale for Middletown residents Monday, Nov. 3, at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St. Tickets can only be purchased in-person.
There is a limited number of tickets available this year. Maximum per household is six tickets. Tickets for Middletown residents are $17 per person. Children under 1 are free, but still require a ticket.
Cash, credit cards and checks will be accepted at the presale. Proof of residency also will be required for all ticket sales.
Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 5, tickets will be sold to Middletown residents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at the recreation office, 180 Main St., Port Monmouth.
Nonresidents may purchase any remaining tickets beginning Nov. 17. Tickets for nonresidents are $21 per person.
Registrants will be assigned to a specific car on the train at the time of registration. It is highly recommended that those who would like to sit with other families, register early and at the same time.
RED BANK
The borough’s parks and recreation department is currently accepting applications for its fall/winter sports programs
Programs includes basketball for children in grades 1-8, Sport Shorts for those ages 3 to 5 and indoor soccer for children who are in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Registrations can be accepted through the borough website at www.redbanknj.org or the forms can be downloaded and submitted to the parks and recreation office at 90 Monmouth St.
Registration for spring sports is also available.
Additional information is available by calling the parks and recreation office at 732-530-2782.
