EATONTOWN
The First Presbyterian Church of Atlantic Highlands and the Hope Presbyterian Church of Tinton Falls will conduct a joint worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at Walcott Park in Eatontown.
A picnic will follow the service to which all area Presbyterians are invited. Members of both churches are invited to contribute food for the picnic.
The Rev. Paul F. Rack, pastor of both churches, will present a sermon entitled “What Kind of Authority?” According to Rack, “After telling a parable about a wicked king, which leads the disciples to question the nature of kingship, Jesus tells another parable, this time about wicked tenants, to lead his disciples to question the nature of authority, rethinking the Parable of the Talents from a different perspective.”
The pastor also will administer Holy Communion during the service.
The Atlantic Highlands church will resume its scheduled 11 a.m. services on Sunday, Aug. 10 and then will worship at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 at the gazebo at the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Yacht Harbor, with a picnic to follow. All area residents are welcome to attend.
HIGHLANDS
Food and music lovers will fill the streets at the Highlands Business Partnership’s 20th Annual Clam Festival this weekend at Huddy Park on Bay and Waterwitch avenues.
The Clam Festival will feature a seafood court serving the freshest food from many of Highlands’ famous restaurants. Admission and parking is free, and the event takes place rain or shine.
The 20th Annual Clam Fest, which opened Thursday, will continue through Sunday and will feature a beer and wine garden, sponsored by Shore Point Distributing Company.
Blue-sky Amusements will set up the midway and Paladin Amusements will provide an action-packed game court. Participating food vendors will include Bahrs, Chilangos, Francesco’s and Lusty Lobster. The Highlands Fire Department BBQ tent will have ribs, burgers, hot dogs and more.
Clamfest hours are 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3.
The Highlands Community Singers will kick off the entertainment on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the festival.
HOLMDEL
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation is offering free tours of the museum and memorial, led by volunteer Vietnam veteran tour guides from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first Saturday of every month.
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation offers a meaningful and engaging experience that recognizes the sacrifice, courage and valor of Vietnam veterans and encourages and fosters a thorough understanding of the Vietnam Era including the political, historical, social, cultural and military aspects, which affected the United States, and especially New Jersey.
The museum and memorial are located at 1 Memorial Lane at Exit 116 of the Garden State Parkway.
Visitors will get the unique opportunity to experience history with those who actually lived it.
Additional information is available by calling 732-335-0033 or visiting www.njvvmf.org.
MIDDLETOWN
The Jersey Shore Rose Society will hold its 43rd Annual Rose Show from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at
Deep Cut Gardens, 152 Red Hill Road.
Jersey Shore Rose Society’s annual rose show features judging and displays of locally grown roses, arrangements and rose photos.
Free garden tours will be offered and consulting rosarians will be available to answer attendees’ questions.
Admission is free.
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MIDDLETOWN
A family square dance will be held at the Croydon Hall Senior Center, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22.
Couples and singles are welcome.
The donation is $4. Children under 18, who must be accompanied by a parent, are free. Refreshments will be provided.
No dancing experience is needed. The caller will teach guests all they need to know.
The event is sponsored by the Middletown Ramblers Square Dance Club, which invites people to come and see why square dancing is a great way to stay in shape, have fun and meet lots of friendly people.
Square dance classes begin 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center, Route 36 in Leonardo/Atlantic Highlands.
Additional information is available by calling Larry at 732-495-0358 or Betty at 732-291-1188 or by checking the website at www.middletownramblers.org.
MOMMOUTH COUNTY
Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County will be holding its annual Golf for Homes event Sept. 22 at the Bella Vista Country Club, 100 School Road East, in Marlboro.
Each year, the event provides the organization with the opportunity to share its mission, accomplishments and work while also raising money to help support families throughout Monmouth County – whether through building new homes or repairing those destroyed by Super Storm Sandy.
Area residents are invited to attend the event for the full day or just for the evening awards dinner. The entry fee is $175; the dinner only is $25.
Additional information, participation in the ad journal and sponsorship opportunities available at
www.habitatmonmouth.org.
