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Harvest Home Festival at Historic Longstreet Farm
The Monmouth County Park System will hold the Harvest Home Festival from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. This old-fashioned fair is reminiscent of the 1890s. Visitors can enjoy wagon rides, games and live entertainment. There are also ongoing craft demonstrations and a Home and Garden competition. Admission and parking are…
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Great Fall Perennial Plant Swap at Deep Cut Gardens
The Monmouth County Park System announces the Great Fall Perennial Plant Swap will be held on Sept. 24 at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Plant drop off will take place from 8:30-10 a.m. and plant selection from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Bring perennials in one-quart, one-gallon or two-gallon containers and take home the same size and number…
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Open house barn dance in Lincroft Sept. 23
The Monmouth County Park System announces an Open House Barn Dance will be held from 7-9:30 p.m., Sept. 23, at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. Give square dancing a try during this fun, family-friendly barn dance. This is a free event. For more information, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000. For…
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Cornbread contest Sept. 18 in Upper Freehold
The Monmouth County Park System announces an annual Cornbread Contest will be held at 12:30 p.m., Sept. 18, at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Bring a 9” x 13” pan of cornbread (or the equivalent) and a typed copy of the recipe at 12:30 p.m. Visitors will be able to taste and vote on their favorites…
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Nature program slated for Sept. 17, 18
The Monmouth County Park System announces Leaves! Nature Program will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 17 and 18 at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell. Collect leaves during a nature walk, make rubbings and create a journal. This is a free event. For more information, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call the Park System at…
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No knockout here
By Paul Hall It takes a unique individual to step into a boxing ring and be willing to dole out the type of punishment needed to win. He or she must not only be able to dish it out, but also be willing to absorb the hellfire of an opponent. Hands of Stone examines Roberto…
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Did you know?
CBS has set the Hawaii Five-0 season premiere timing for Friday, Sept. 23 at 9 p.m. This popular contemporary take on the classic TV series revolves around an elite federalized task force whose mission is to wipe out the crime that washes up on the island’s shores. Starring Alex O’Loughlin as Detective Steve McGarrett, the…
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Our favorite ’80s action movie heroes
By Jeff Pfeiffer, ReMIND Magazine Action movies were among the rulers of the box office in the 1980s; in particular, a certain style of action movie. Often featuring muscled-up, superhuman cops or other hero types who couldn’t seem to be stopped as they themselves mowed down armies of drug dealers, terrorists and other baddies while…
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Cheers & Jeers
Cheers to NBC for using the Olympics to sell Superstore. Thanks to a flurry of ads during the games and an Olympics- themed special episode, America Ferrera’s adorable comedy set in a big-box shopping mecca will hopefully win some more viewers when it returns for Season 2. Jeers to those archaic tape delays and late-night…
