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  • Changes in garbage collection in South River due to Thanksgiving holiday

    Changes in garbage collection in South River due to Thanksgiving holiday

    SOUTH RIVER – Garbage normally collected on Thursdays will instead be collected on Wednesday, Nov. 23, in South River, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Garbage normally collected on Wednesdays will be still collected as normal. The Department of Public Works and borough offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25. The recycling center will be…

  • Edison Elks to hold Toys for Tots Dec. 3

    Edison Elks to hold Toys for Tots Dec. 3

    The Edison Elks will hold its annual Toys for Tots from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Lodge located at 375 Old Post Rd., Edison. Please bring an unwrapped toy and join in the festivities. There will be refreshments, music, games for the kids and a visit from Santa Claus. There is a bin…

  • Lung cancer workshop set for Dec. 7

    Lung cancer workshop set for Dec. 7

    Monmouth Medical Center will present the Community Health Education Program “Frankly speaking about lung cancer” workshop from 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the DoubleTree Hotel, 700 Hope Rd., Tinton Falls. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and the second most common cancer…

  • Celebration of life fashion show on Dec. 5

    Celebration of life fashion show on Dec. 5

    Cancer survivors will walk the runway and celebrate their fight at the Celebration of Life Fashion Show at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 5 ,at Shadowbrook, 1 Obre Place, Shrewsbury. This celebratory evening will honor all survivors of cancer and Arthur Greenbaum, ESQ. Tickets are $150 per person and proceeds will benefit the Cancer Support Community at…

  • Corrections officers complete training

    Corrections officers complete training

    Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden has announced the graduation of 23 recruits from the 33rd Basic Course for County Corrections Officers. The graduation, held at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township, on Nov. 22, comes after the completion of a 12-week curriculum that prepares recruits for careers as corrections professionals, according to a press…

  • Brain health fair set for Dec. 2

    Brain health fair set for Dec. 2

    The Annual Brain Health Fair will be held from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 at SCAN (Social Community Activities Network) in the basement level next to Mall Management in the Monmouth Mall, 180 Route 35 South, Eatontown. Experience fun and creative activities designed to teach and promote brain health. The fair will feature keynote…

  • Kogan Celiac Center Support Group to meet Dec. 1

    Kogan Celiac Center Support Group to meet Dec. 1

    The Kogan Celiac Center Support Group will meet from 6-7 p.m. on Dec. 1 at Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch. Attend the Kogan Celiac Center Support Group and learn tips for coping and developing a healthy gluten-free lifestyle. The group will be run by a registered dietitian and will provide support, and…

  • News Transcript Business Briefs

    News Transcript Business Briefs

    Freehold chiropractor Dr. Russell Brokstein is participating in “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” an annual statewide coat drive sponsored by the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors. Chiropractic offices throughout the state are collecting coats, hats, scarves, gloves and mittens to help those less fortunate as colder weather approaches. Brokstein expands the annual holiday drive to collect…

  • Jersey Shore Gospel Music Series announces programs

    Jersey Shore Gospel Music Series announces programs

    The Jersey Shore Gospel Music Series welcomes everyone to the 2016 Program Season. The programs will take place at the Francis Asbury Chapel, 70 Stockton Ave., Ocean Grove. A Gospel Music Concert with Jim Winder of Bridgewater will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 3. A Hymn-Sing Program by the Fifth Avenue Chapel of…