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  • High school casts prepare fall plays in Freehold Regional High School District

    High school casts prepare fall plays in Freehold Regional High School District

    The stages are set and the lights are beginning to dim at the Freehold Regional High School District’s schools as the fall drama productions get underway. Howell High School, Squankum-Yellowbrook Road, Howell, will present “The Diviners” by Jim Leonard Jr. Set in the early days of the Depression in a small southern Indiana town, Buddy…

  • ‘Mysteries’ series slated at Eastern Branch Library

    ‘Mysteries’ series slated at Eastern Branch Library

    SHREWSBURY — A “Mysteries, Myths and Lore” series will be presented during November at the Monmouth County Library’s Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35. At 3 p.m. on Nov. 5, the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, which drew international headlines in 1931, will be discussed. Robert Zorn, author of “Cemetery John: The Mastermind of the Lindbergh Kidnapping,” will speak…

  • Park System plans fall craft show Nov. 12

    Park System plans fall craft show Nov. 12

    The Monmouth County Park System will hold its Fall Craft Show from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. This seasonal craft show features over 50 local artists and crafters and their works. Look for the perfect holiday gift or decoration among the crafted items available. Please note…

  • Craft, vendor fair coming to high school

    Craft, vendor fair coming to high school

    The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) PTO will sponsor its Fall Craft and Vendor Fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 19 at the high school, 200 Schoolhouse Road. Admission is free of charge. The event will feature more than 100 vendors. Raffle drawings will take place. For more information, email [email protected].

  • Library sets talk for first-time homebuyers

    Library sets talk for first-time homebuyers

    The Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road, will host a program titled “First-Time Homebuyers Information Session” 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 26. Mortgage banker Paul Pernicone of AnnieMac Home Mortgage and Marie Alfano of REMAX Central will host the session. Audience members will learn about loan programs for first-time and low-to-moderate income homebuyers. The prequalification process also will…

  • Mentalist to perform at JFS fundraiser

    Mentalist to perform at JFS fundraiser

    Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Middlesex County will present a fundraising performance of “The Mastermind of Mentalism and Memory: Manlow the Magnificent” 5 p.m. Nov. 6 at Temple B’nai Shalom, 15 Fern Road, East Brunswick. Manlow the Magnificent is a mentalist and memory expert who incorporates mystery, suspense and humor into his multi-faceted act. The…

  • Don’t forget to connect customer service week with strategy

    Don’t forget to connect customer service week with strategy

    By CJ Stafford, President, Stafford Communications Group Inc. This week, thousands of organizations around the world are recognizing Customer Service Week. It’s encouraging to see companies across all types of industries make an effort to celebrate their commitment to customer satisfaction. However, many leaders are doing their organizations a disservice by not using Customer Service…

  • Original play to highlight Halloween at library

    Original play to highlight Halloween at library

    The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will host a variety of upcoming Halloween events. The Hudson Shakespeare Company will present a live performance of the original play, “Tales of Edgar Allan Poe,” 2 p.m. Oct. 29. The work tells the story of high school students who accidentally get locked…

  • Salt-marsh hike planned at park

    Salt-marsh hike planned at park

    A Salt-Marsh Ecology Hike is set for 1 p.m. Oct. 29 at Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge. Participants should meet at the Nature Center for a guided hike to learn about the park’s salt-marsh ecosystem. The event is open to individuals ages 9 and up. Admission is free of charge. For more information, call 732-566-3208.