What's Happening in Middletown This Week?

Mark your calendars! Here are events and programs taking place in Middletown this week. (Click on the highlighted links for more information.)

Monday, November 24

• Foreign Film Month at Middletown Township Public Library: Monday Movies – Garibaldi’s Lovers is being shown on at 2:30 pm.

• Gaming Night at Middletown Township Public Library. Bring your MAGIC cards, your Vanguard, your Yu-gi-oh (or whatever other card games you enjoy), yourself, and your friends to play with other teens who enjoy gaming. Essentially, if you like any kind of gaming...come to Teen Gaming Night! 7:00 pm.

• Dodgeball Registration Deadline and Captain’s Meeting, at the Tonya Keller Community Center located at 50 Bray Avenue in Middletown. It’s the last day to register your team for the 6th Annual Dodgeball Tournament and Toy Drive. Registration begins at 12:00 p.m.; the mandatory meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.

• Zoning Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 25

• Local Assistance Board Meeting: The board oversees assistance programs provided to residents by the Middletown Social Services Department. 7 p.m. at 180 Main Street, Port Monmouth. Call 732-615-2085 for more information.

• Julia Alvarez to Speak at Brookdale on Nov. 25: Community members of all ages are invited to an evening with award-winning novelist Julia Alvarez at the Collins Arena in Lincroft.

Wednesday, November 26

Library will be closing at 5:00 p.m.

School district has early dismissal.

Thursday, November 27

Thanksgiving Day

Library will be closed. Town Hall and municipal offices are closed.

School district closed.

Friday, November 28

Municipal offices are closed.

School district closed.

• Nature Walk at Poricy Park: Walk away from the leftovers and join us for a relaxed nature hike through peaceful Poricy Park trails. Trail Hike: 10am-11am. Farmhouse Tour: 11am-11:30am.

• Black Friday at Middletown Township Public Library: Alternative free event: Celebrate family bonding with visiting relatives. Bring the entire family to see a G Rated film on the big screen, and enjoy snacks and take-away activities related to the film. 1:00 pm.

• Poricy Park 27th Annual Holiday and Craft Shop: Shopping runs Friday, 11/28 through Monday, 12/1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Homecoming Dance: Middletown High School North, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.

• Homecoming Dance: Middletown High School South, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 29

• Photos with Santa at Poricy Park: 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Park your sleigh and come on in to greet Santa! Take home your photo to remember this special day!

Sunday, November 30

• Photos with Santa at Poricy Park

To see all library activities and programs, go to: http://patch.com/new-jersey/middletown-nj/whats-happening-middletown-township-public-library-november-23-29-2014

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