Solana at Marlboro, a new assisted living and memory care community, is now open at 52 Route 520, Marlboro. Developed by Capitol Seniors Housing, Washington, D.C., and the Formation Shelbourne Group of Atlanta, the new facility features 79 units with 54 assisted living units and 25 memory care units. Managed by Chelsea Senior Living, Solana at Marlboro includes a mix of studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments. An interior courtyard provides outdoor space for residents and families. Details: www.capitolseniorshousing.com
Small Factory Productions, offering arts and technology camps, classes and workshops for preschoolers to young adults, has opened a new studio at 342 Route 9, Unit 4, Manalapan. The studio is open from 3-8 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; and from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday for Minecraft open play. Details: www.mysmallfactory.com
The Family Practice of CentraState was recently awarded the 2014 United- Healthcare PATH Excellence in Patient Service Award by UnitedHealthcare for expanding service to Medicare Advantage members. The PATH program was developed by UnitedHealthcare to help improve outcomes for its Medicare Advantage members by encouraging greater use of preventive healthcare services. The PATH Excellence in Patient Service Award is based on clinical results that measure how successfully physician practices have closed gaps in patient care.
Greater Media radio stations 95.9 WRAT-FM and 100.1 WJRZ-FM will offer a free workshop to businesses to explain how traditional media, social media, mobile technology and Internet marketing can all work together to advance business productivity and profits. All workshops will be held at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Sept. 30 or Oct. 1 in The Grand at 1600, 1600 Route 70 E., Lakewood. Admission is free, but seating is limited. To register, contact Jenn Alexander at 732-681- 9591.
The Manalapan Business Association will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at Mezza Luna Restaurant, 357 Route 9 south, Manalapan (Towne Pointe shopping center). Melissa Companick, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of New Jersey, will speak and a question and answer session will follow. Admission is $7.95 and includes pizza and soft drinks. Details: 732- 740-1658 or barry@acealuminum.com
On Aug. 11, local restaurateurs marking their newest addition to the Great Restaurant family, Tre Pizza Pasta and Beer Garden, held a ribbon cutting ceremony. Tre serves lunch and dinner daily and Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tre Pizza Pasta and Beer Garden is at 611 Park Ave., Freehold Borough. Tre Pizza, Pasta and Beer Garden offers a fun, casual atmosphere with an emphasis on authentic Italian fare using high quality ingredients. There is a large bar with 16 big screen TVs, serving a selection of more than 40 craft style and traditional beers, many of them locally brewed. Tre has live music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight and Sunday jazz from noon to 3 p.m. Tre Pizza, Pasta and Beer Garden is owned by partners Rob Kash, Joe Mosco and Dennis Tafuri who also own the Metropolitan Café in Freehold Borough, Nonna’s Citi Cucina in Marlboro, Rosalita’s Roadside Cantina in Marlboro and On Location, an off-premise catering company.
Wholetrition will host its official launch party event on Sept. 30 from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. at Wholetrition, 479 Route 79, Morganville, in the Morganville Square shopping plaza. The night will include raffles, gifts, food, drinks, networking, free massages and testimonials at 7:30 p.m. from Wholetrition clients whose lives have been changed by the Wholetrition lifestyle. Wholetrition is on a mission to empower and educate women and their families on how to eat healthy, heal their bodies and transform their lives. Details: Alesha Lazan, 732-896- 6898.
LeTip of Manalapan meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Battleground Country Club, 1 Covenhoven Road, Manalapan. Several positions for local businesses are still open. Details: Jeff Weiss, 732-536- 8800, or Brian Wong, 908-581-6288.
Franchised auto retailers throughout New Jersey are partnering with the Valerie Fund to raise money for thousands of children who have cancer and blood disorders. The New Jersey Auto Retailers Unite campaign will highlight the work auto retailers do in communities across the state.
Freehold Ford, Mercedes-Benz of Freehold, Volkswagen of Freehold, Ray Catena of Freehold and DCH Auto Group have committed to participate in the campaign that will run through Oct. 31.
The dealerships will donate $5 to the Valerie Fund for every car sold. The Valerie Fund has supported comprehensive healthcare services for children with cancer and blood disorders since 1976.