Cross of Glory Lutheran Church

2 of America's most enduring and terrifying stories, performed as radio plays.&nbsp; Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving written in 1820.&nbsp; The Tell-tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe, written in 1843.&nbsp; Don't miss this unique and thrilling event.&nbsp; &nbsp;All proceeds to benefit the host church.&nbsp;

Local Event: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow & The Telltale Heart

Monmouth County

Matawan-Aberdeen

New Jersey

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow & The Telltale Heart

2 of America's most enduring and terrifying stories, performed as radio plays.  Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving written in...

🍂 FALL FINDS, HOMEMADE TREATS &amp; COMMUNITY SPIRIT! 🛍️
It’s that time of year again! Come on out and join us Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9am to 2pm for the Matawan United Methodist Church Fall Rummage Sale! You never know what treasures you’ll find, so bring a friend, browse around, and enjoy some bargain hunting! 🏷️
🥪 While you're here, be sure to grab some lunch and treat yourself to our delicious homemade goodies! 🍪🧁
💛 A BIG, heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing community for your continued support and generosity! Whether you shop, donate, lend a hand, or simply spread the word, it truly means so much to us.
❤️ The best part? Your support helps us give back and make a difference in the lives of those in need right here in our own community.
🍁 Come shop, eat, visit, and support a great cause. We can't wait to see you! 😊

Local Event: Matawan United Methodist Church Fall Rummage Sale

Matawan United Methodist Church Fall Rummage Sale

🍂 FALL FINDS, HOMEMADE TREATS & COMMUNITY SPIRIT! 🛍️
It’s that time of year again! Come on out and join us Saturday, November 7,...

American Legion Post 338

Celebrate the season at the Autumn Artisan Makers Market in Leonardo (Middletown), featuring a variety of local craft vendors. This community gathering is the perfect place to shop for unique handmade goods and support local creators.

Local Event: Autumn Artisan Makers Market

Middletown

Autumn Artisan Makers Market

Celebrate the season at the Autumn Artisan Makers Market in Leonardo (Middletown), featuring a variety of local craft vendors....

Virtual

A Free Virtual Webinar Event!


 Good health starts from within, but navigating digestive issues can be confusing. Whether you deal with everyday bloating, want to know how the latest diets impact your microbiome, or are curious about the GI side effects of new weight-loss medications, we’ve got answers.


 Join our Gastroenterology experts for an upcoming free, virtual webinar where we’ll break down the facts on gut health. Topics will include:

<ul>
 <li>Decoding common symptoms like acid reflux, constipation, and bloating</li>
 <li>Navigating food intolerances, IBS, and modern diets</li>
 <li>Life-saving preventative care and screenings</li>
 <li>How weight-loss medications (like GLP-1s) affect your GI tract</li>
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Local Event: Trust your Gut: Real Talk on Digestive Health and Wellness

Middlesex County

East Brunswick

Trust your Gut: Real Talk on Digestive Health...


    A Free Virtual Webinar Event!


    Good health starts from within, but navigating digestive issues can be confusing....

Trust your Gut: Real Talk on Digestive Health and Wellness

Woman's Club of Matawan

Warm up this autumn with delicious homemade soups and shop a selection of unique crafts at this community fundraiser. FREE&nbsp;ADMISSION! All are Welcome! You can enjoy great company while supporting the local community in a cozy, seasonal atmosphere. Soup Lunch with bread and dessert is $ 15

Local Event: Soups & Sales of Holiday Crafts -  November 13 & 14, 10am - 2pm

Soups & Sales of Holiday Crafts -  November 13...

Warm up this autumn with delicious homemade soups and shop a selection of unique crafts at this community fundraiser....

Soups & Sales of Holiday Crafts -  November 13 & 14, 10am - 2pm

Join the Woman's Club of Matawan for a festive $15 fundraiser featuring a delicious menu of mac and cheese and hot dogs. Enjoy an afternoon of games, camaraderie, and unique crafts for sale, with doors opening early for all guests.

Local Event: Luncheon & Games

Luncheon & Games

Join the Woman's Club of Matawan for a festive $15 fundraiser featuring a delicious menu of mac and cheese and hot dogs. Enjoy...

Temple Shalom-Reform

Temple Shalom's Social Action Committee's
Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Breast Collection&nbsp;
This "drive-through" event collects turkey breasts for the Matawan Municipal Food Pantry to distribute for Thanksgiving.
Taking place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:30pm in the Temple Shalom parking lot.
Many single people and elderly recipients prefer a turkey breast to a large turkey. You can find these in your supermarket's freezer case.Questions: contact Rachel L. MacAulay at rachellmacaulay@gmail.com before 11/18.
Please help make somebody's Thanksgiving special!

Local Event: Turkey Breast Collection

Turkey Breast Collection

Temple Shalom's Social Action Committee's
Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Breast Collection 
This "drive-through" event collects...

Alan J. Malinger Fund is proud to present: 
Rock Shabbat
featuring Cantor Jordan Goldstein
on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm&nbsp;
Join us for an inspiring evening of music, community, and spirit as we welcome Cantor Jordan Goldstein - a dynamic musician, clergy leader, and advocate for connection, inclusion, and the power of Jewish music. 

www.templeshalomnj.org

Local Event: Rock Shabbat

Rock Shabbat

Alan J. Malinger Fund is proud to present: 
Rock Shabbat
featuring Cantor Jordan Goldstein
on Friday, November 20, 2026, at...

Temple Shalom Brotherhood presents
Late 4 Lunch&nbsp;
a Classic Rock Concert
Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 7:00pmJoin us for an evening of Great Music and Dancing with Wine, Snacks and Dessert in the Social Hall.
The popular classic rock cover band from the Jersey Shore has appeared around Monmouth County for years, playing hits from the 60's to today, everything from The Beatles, The Who, and Hendrix to Tom Petty, Blondie and The Killers.
Opening Act: The Minister, Priest and Rabbi walk into a bar - Ouch!
Tickets $25
To get tickets: TSBrotherhood.RSVP@gmail.com
Proceeds going to Temple Education and Facilities.

Local Event: Classic Rock Concert

Classic Rock Concert

Temple Shalom Brotherhood presents
Late 4 Lunch 
a Classic Rock Concert
Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 7:00pmJoin us for an...

Lace up, Matawan! The Turkey Trot is back!
Get ready to gobble, wobble and trot your way into Thanksgiving weekend at the 20th Annual Matawan Turkey Trot 5K &amp; Fitness Walk on Saturday, Nov. 28!
7 AM check-in | 8:30 AM start Certified 5K course
Age-group medals + free Kids Dash &amp; medal ceremony
Race registration includes a shirt, while supplies last
Take advantage of our Early Bird Registration, just $30 through Oct. 16! Prices increase to $35 beginning Oct. 17 and $40 the day of the race.
And the best part? All net proceeds benefit Matawan Borough Downtown Beautification and Parks &amp; Recreation programs.
Ready to trot? Register now at: <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Matawan/MATAWANBOROUGH5K?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeeCv8S4JKtIVvvh2zSIhgMuRmhbgLnd15YL41jBC9lhaMd_vu5YwzaqytAx8_aem_g9JJmU8rtZ92jLngqoBP8w" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Matawan/MATAWANBOROUGH5K</a>
A special THANK&nbsp;YOU&nbsp;to all our sponsors:Premier: T&amp;M Associates,&nbsp; Vigor Dispensary, Fountain of Fitness Aberdeen/Matawan, Roots Head Spa &amp; Wellness Lounge.&nbsp; Gold: Calta Tax &amp; Financial Services, The Geekery comics, etc.Silver: Mindful Dragonflies, SCC - Suplee, Clooney &amp; Company, Park Place Diner, Raya Law Firm, Eye to the Future, FifteenFortySeven Critical Systems Realty, Hanan A Boulos, Esq., SETS Old Bridge, and Mullaney &amp; Associates Physical TherapyCommunity: Main Street Donuts, WAWA, Wegmans, Sweet Loren's, Alliance, and Simple MillsBring the family, bring your friends, and come work up an appetite before Thanksgiving leftovers

Local Event: 20th Annual Matawan Turkey Trot 5K & Fitness Walk

20th Annual Matawan Turkey Trot 5K & Fitness Walk

Lace up, Matawan! The Turkey Trot is back!
Get ready to gobble, wobble and trot your way into Thanksgiving weekend at the 20th...

Town & Country Inn

Get a head start on your holiday shopping at our Winter Market!
Join Hear Here Events for a festive gathering of local artisans, makers, specialty food vendors, and small businesses offering unique gifts, handmade treasures, delicious treats, and seasonal goodies.
Forget the crowded stores and discover something truly special while supporting the entrepreneurs and independent businesses in our community.
Bring your friends, browse the vendor booths, and enjoy a little local shopping magic!
EVENT DETAILS Saturday, December 5, 2026
11 AM – 3 PM Town &amp; Country Inn,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/48+State+Route+35+,+Keyport?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">48 State Route 35</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/48+State+Route+35+,+Keyport?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">, Keyport</a>
Free admission | Family-friendly
Presented by Hear Here Events.

Local Event: Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop the Winter Market!

Keansburg

Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop the Winter Market!

Get a head start on your holiday shopping at our Winter Market!
Join Hear Here Events for a festive gathering of local...

Brookdale Performing Arts Center

Ideas have the power to spark conversation, create connections, and inspire change.
TEDxBrookdale returns this December with “Sparks, Vibes, and Surprising Connections that Ignite,” bringing together six dynamic speakers to explore ideas at the intersection of creativity, technology, community, leadership, and the human experience.
Meet the Speakers:
<ul><li><a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/joel-simpson/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Joel Simpson</a> Feeling at Home in the Wilderness An exploration of how people find patterns, meaning, and connection in the natural world.</li></ul>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/shanda-mcmanus/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Shanda McManus</a> The Nuclear Power of Grief A powerful look at grief, memory, healing, and the transformative power of storytelling.</li></ul>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/paola-benitez/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Paola Benitez</a> From Unaccompanied Migrant Child to Changemaker An inspiring story of how lived experience can become a catalyst for leadership, advocacy, and meaningful change.</li></ul>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/morissa-schwartz/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Morissa Schwartz</a> The Human Algorithm: What AI Taught Me About Being Human A thought-provoking exploration of what artificial intelligence can reveal about humanity.</li></ul>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/angela-kariotis/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Angela Kariotis</a> Everyone Needs To Be An Artist Today A fresh perspective on the artist as public servant and how creativity, deep listening, empathy, and collaboration can help build stronger communities and shape the future of leadership.</li></ul>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/ed-johnson/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ed Johnson</a> Community, Civic Leadership and the Power of Connection An exploration of the power of bringing people together to create opportunity and meaningful progress.</li></ul>
Be Part of TEDxBrookdale
Community members, businesses, and organizations are invited to be part of an afternoon devoted to ideas, inspiration, and connection.
<a href="https://brookdalepac.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200531721" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Purchase tickets here</a>&nbsp;and experience TEDxBrookdale live
Become a sponsor and help bring ideas worth sharing to the community. Need more information? Please call us at <a href="tel:(732)%20224-2411" target="_blank">732-224-2411</a>.
Join the conversation and be part of the connections that ignite what comes next.

Local Event: TEDxBrookdale 2026: Sparks, Vibes, and Surprising Connections that Ignite

TEDxBrookdale 2026: Sparks, Vibes, and...

Ideas have the power to spark conversation, create connections, and inspire change.
TEDxBrookdale returns this December with...

TEDxBrookdale 2026: Sparks, Vibes, and Surprising Connections that Ignite

Sara Winick

New York City Metropolitan Area

Holmdel-Hazlet

Marlboro-Coltsneck

Sarah Salvadore

Carly Baldwin

Woodbridge

Manalapan

Edison-Metuchen

Red Bank-Shrewsbury

New Brunswick

Little Silver-Oceanport

Power Core Studio is New Jersey’s premier boutique fitness d

Power Core Studio

Power Core Studio is New Jersey’s premier boutique fitness destination specializing in the world-renowned Lagree Method. Delivering low-impact, high-intensity workouts on custom Megaformers, we combine the muscle-shaking intensity of HIIT with the core-centric focus of Pilates. With intimate class sizes (10 to 15 people) across our Middletown, Freehold, and Piscataway locations, our expert instructors provide the personalized attention you need to build core strength and stability, lean muscle mass and muscle endurance, using resistance training!

Jamie Gatlin

Middlesex

Power Core Studio is New Jersey’s premier boutique fitness destination specializing in the world-renowned Lagree Method. Delivering low-impact,...

Psychiatry & Therapy under one roof. Insurance accepted.

Jersey Medical Care

We believe mental health care should feel personal, organized, warm, and deeply supportive. Compassion guides everything we do, honoring each individual who walks through our doors. Here, you are a whole person. Your story, needs, and goals guide everything we do. Our clinicians are an integrative team of professionals who are determined to help you believe in yourself again. We offer medication management evaluations, individual, couple, and family therapy, career, life, and executive coaching.

We believe mental health care should feel personal, organized, warm, and deeply supportive. Compassion guides everything we do, honoring each...

Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale

Brookdale Community College

At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the foundation of who we are. Every program, partnership, and learning experience is designed to help students Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale as they pursue meaningful and rewarding futures. Our commitment to quality is reflected in what our students experience every day: • 81 percent say professors put significant effort into teaching their classes. • 76 percent report it is easy to get the classes they need. • 92 percent feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. • A 17 to 1 student-faculty ratio ensures personalized support and mentorship. • Graduates earn a median salary of $50,836 five years out, well above the national average. With more than 60 degree and certificate programs, Brookdale offers flexible in-person, hybrid, and online options to meet students where they are. Our seamless transfer pathways—with Rutgers University, Georgian Court University, Kean University, and Monmouth University—allow students to complete their bachelor’s degrees right here in Monmouth County. We also offer more than 40 transfer agreements with leading four-year colleges and universities from Paris to New Jersey and beyond, guaranteeing qualified students junior-year status. Several agreements even provide three-plus-one pathways so your junior year can be completed at Brookdale for significant savings. Students also benefit from robust career services, workforce partnerships, and hands-on learning that prepare them for in-demand careers in nursing, business, engineering, information technology, criminal justice, cybersecurity, liberal arts, and more. Brookdale’s rigorous programs and dedicated faculty empower students to Be Bold, excel in a rapidly changing world, and graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.

Asbury Park

At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the...

Parents....Get Your Vacation Time Back with Epic Dayz!

Epic Dayz 

During the school year there are random days off where finding coverage is a scramble or parents are forced to take the day off. We are here to help by taking the children on an Epic Dayz adventure and freeing up those precious vacation days! Epic Dayz offers an exciting day of adventure and travel for children in grades 2 through 7. It's an Epic Dayz experience for kids and an EZ solution for parents who are looking for engaging activities and programs for their children when school is not in session. ***Registration Live*** Limited Space Available *** Save yourself the time, headache, and (most importantly) your vacation days with Epic Dayz! Make every day count for each child and give them an adventure they will love. In the meantime, you get your vacation days back so everyone wins! With transportation, activities, and meals taken care of, you can worry less while getting more! Book now to secure your spot for the season! www.epicdayznj.com/adventure-registration ***Registration Live*** Limited Space Available *** Questions? Comments? Concerns? Contact: info@epicdayzinc.com

During the school year there are random days off where finding coverage is a scramble or parents are forced to take the day off. We are here to...

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Sunday, November 1

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow & The Telltale Heart

NOV

1

1:00 PM

Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, 95 Cambridge Dr, Aberdeen Township, NJ

Saturday, November 7

Matawan United Methodist Church Fall Rummage Sale

NOV

7

9:00 AM

478 S Atlantic Ave, Aberdeen Township, NJ

Autumn Artisan Makers Market

NOV

7

10:00 AM

American Legion Post 338, 860 NJ-36, Middletown Township, NJ

Thursday, November 12

Trust your Gut: Real Talk on Digestive Health and Wellness

NOV

12

12:00 PM

East Brunswick, NJ

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