Author: Greater Media
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Central Jersey SCORE, a nonprofit resource partner of the Small Business Administration, is seeking volunteers to assist people looking to start a business or to grow an existing small business. The organization is particularly interested in recruiting former or retired business owners and executives who want to share their experience and knowledge with today’s up-and-coming…
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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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‘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…
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Weeknight activities the whole family can enjoy
Many families have their own routines on weeknights. Kids may tackle their homework before dinner, and once everyone’s plate is clean, family members may spend time together or go their separate ways, spending time online with friends or watching their favorite television programs on the couch. Parents who feel their weeknights don’t include enough family…
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Questions to ask when looking for an afterschool program
Many of today’s working professionals grew up in single-income households where only one of their parents went to work each day. But that once-common dynamic is now largely a thing of the past, as economic necessity has driven both moms and dads to continue their careers even after they have had children. That reality has…
