Farmingdale Resident Sworn In As Navy Officer

FARMINGDALE – The United States Armed Forces now have more than 180 new officers. Frank Hale of Farmingdale is one of the members of the Class of 2023 who accepted a commission into the Navy. Held on May 5, during a joint commissioning ceremony, approximately 30% of the Class of 2023 accepted commissions into the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force. This year’s joint ceremony was held in McAlister Field House. The ceremony included the now-officers reciting their oath, as well as having gold bars pinned on their uniforms by their sponsors. Following the ceremony, the commissioners gathered on Summerall Field where they received their fi rst salutes as officers.

Breakfast Networking Event

HOWELL – Join the Howell Chamber of Commerce for a Breakfast Bonanza Networking on June 13 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Big City Bagels, Route 9, Aldrich Road, Howell. Meet other chamber members, network with local businesses, share what’s happening with your business and any upcoming events/promotions.

Cost to attend is $7 for members, $14 for not yet members, whether you eat or not (cash only). Includes coffee/tea and a bagel with butter or cream cheese. If you wish to order a different item, you will have a $6 credit (the additional $1 is gratuity for staff ) and you pay the restaurant the difference over $6. Not yet members are welcome to attend up to two Chamber meetings/events.

Baxter’s Fishing Derby

HOWELL – Hooked on fishing, not on drugs, Baxter’s Fishing Derby will be on June 3 at Alfred C. Sauer Park at Echo Lake, 1225 Maxim-Southard Road.

Free fishing day for adults and children. Enjoy grad and go breakfast, picnic style lunch. Rain or shine. Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing pole and supplies. Bait: mealworms and night crawlers provided.

Registration and learning stations – fi rst 100 registrations revived drawstring bag: 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Fishing Derby contest: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Trophies, awards, prized: 12:15 p.m. For more information, contact Department of Community Relations at 732-938-3500 ext. 2106, sfecher@twp.howell.nj.us,

Howell Night At The Jersey Shore BlueClaws

HOWELL – Howell Night at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws will be on July 27, 7:05 p.m. start time. Cost is $17 and includes: reserve seat ticket, hot dog, soda, novelty ice cream and boardwalk game ticket. All tickets can be purchased through online at: fevogm.com/event/Howelltownship/ offer.

Howell PAL Theater Company Peter Pan

Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.