Author: Greater Media
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Volunteers will be honored in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN — The Township Council is inviting township volunteers to the fourth annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony and Dessert Event at 7 p.m. April 23 at Aberdeen Town Hall. “Volunteers are the heart and soul of any community, and Aberdeen is a shining example of volunteerism at its finest,” Township Manager Holly Reycraft said in a…
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Teen quartet to perform benefit concert
Four teenage musicians, under the direction of organist Miae Park, will perform several classical compositions at a benefit concert at 3 p.m. April 26 at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 112 Middletown Road, Holmdel. The hour-long concert is free and open to the public, but attendees are encouraged to make a freewill offering donation…
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Museum sets program on Operation Babylift
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) will host a free program honoring the 40th anniversary of Operation Babylift from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25 at the Vietnam Era Museum at 1 Memorial Lane, Holmdel. Operation Babylift was a humanitarian effort that took place in April 1975, when over 2,547 babies, toddlers and children…
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Local nonprofits recognized with New Jersey Heroes grants
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Above: Bridge of Books Foundation Executive Director Abby Daly, left, will provide more books to at-risk children with a $3,500 New Jersey Heroes grant. Right: Breast Intentions founders and New Jersey Heroes Mike Ruane and Erika Rech, second and fourth from left, will use a $2,769 grant from first…
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Milk man
FRANK GALIPO Alex Hinlickity of Middletown sells ice cream from his family’s truck at the Red Bank Art and Craft Fair on Broad Street in Red Bank on April 12.
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‘Accelerators’ propel change at TEDxNavesink conference
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Don Katz of Audible Inc. speaks about moving the company’s offices to Newark and creating opportunities that could help revitalize the city’s struggling urban neighborhoods. PHOTO COURTESY OF TEDxNAVESINK The ever-increasing pace of life and technological development drew several hundred people to Monmouth University in West Long Branch for…
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Women Build honors partners in rebuilding
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Women Build, an arm of Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County, will honor partnerships that made a difference after superstorm Sandy. These ties will be honored at the 2015 “From the Glamour to the Hammer” luncheon, set for 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 7 at Branches in West Long Branch. Habitat…
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Community yard sale scheduled in Lincroft
The Lincroft Village Green Association (LVGA) will host its 11th annual Community Yard Sale 8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 25, rain or shine, at homes throughout Lincroft. A seller’s list with the addresses and items for sale will be available April 24 after 5 p.m. at www.lincroftvillagegreen.org. Participation in the yard sale is free for LVGA…
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There is plenty for children to do, see and learn in the area
Forsgate Country Club Check out these local businesses that cater to children and parents: Dance With Melody will soon be celebrating its 25th year in business! Owner Melody Shanley opened the studio in 1991 and is still located in the popular Middletown Shop Rite Plaza.“I’ve always loved this location because it’s so convenient and parents…
