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Great pumpkin barn dance slated
The Monmouth County Park System will hold its Great Pumpkin Barn Dance from 3-5 p.m. on Oct. 22. The dance will take place in the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The fun starts with pumpkin carving and ends on the dance floor. The program is open to all ages, under 18 with…
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Brookdale to host free ‘Homecoming’ food truck fest
Community members of all ages are invited to a day of music, food, prizes and family friendly games and activities during the first 90.5 The Night Food Truck Festival, to be held Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), Lincroft. The free event, hosted…
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Sweeney to be honored at Oct. 27 gala
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation will hold its 21st Anniversary Gala at 6 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale. This year, Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester) will be honored for his support of all veterans and active-duty military personnel. President of the state Senate since 2010,…
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Scouts attain Eagle rank
Freehold Township Boy Scouts Darian Donald Atkinson, 17, Noah Bennett Goldstein, 18, and Kyle Sean Hart, 17, have attained the highest rank in scouting: Eagle Scout. Darian is the son of Gary and Nancy Atkinson, Noah is the son of Steve and Helen Goldstein, and Kyle is the son of Sean and Loretta Hart, according…
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New members join Lunch Break’s Board of Trustees
Rick Brandt, of Little Silver, was recently appointed to Lunch Break’s Board of Trustees. He is the newest member and will be involved with several of the organization’s committees. Brandt has remained very involved in numerous organizations, youth programs and community initiatives, including “The White Road Cup,” an annual Thanksgiving fundraising football game he organizes to…
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ICS Fall Festival slated for Sept. 30
The Immaculate Conception School (ICS) Fall Festival will begin with Mass at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at the school, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. The event, which will take place rain or shine, will feature scarecrow building, an apple pie bake-off, an obstacle course, pumpkin painting and more. For more information, call the school at 732-251-3090.
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Open Ceramics offered
Open Ceramics will be offered from 12:30-4:30 p.m. on Oct. 2 at Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft. Choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. Children age 12 and under are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $6 per hour plus…
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Mill Demonstrations offered
The Monmouth County Park System will offer Mill Demonstrations from 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30 in Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. See the 19th century gristmill in action. This is a free event. To learn more about these Park System activities, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call the…
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Roving Naturalist programs slated in Monmouth County
The Monmouth County Park System announces Roving Naturalist will be held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 1 at Hartshorne Woods Park, Middletown. Meet in the Claypit Creek section. It will be held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 16 at Hominy Hill Golf Course, Colts Neck. Meet in the Matthews Road parking lot. It will also…
