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  • Jewish museum to hold lecture, performance

    Jewish museum to hold lecture, performance

    On Sept. 11, the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County will hold a two-part program presented by David Brahinsky. Admission is $18 for museum members and $20 for non-members. At 1 p.m., Brahinsky will present a lecture about “Hannah Arendt’s Philosophy of Totalitarianism and the Threat of ISIS.” Arendt, a 20th century Jewish philosopher, developed…

  • This dragon is not a fairy tale

    This dragon is not a fairy tale

    By Paul Hall Dragons are the things that fairy tales are made of, mythical creatures as large as you can imagine with wings and breathing fire. There is a legend that very few believe in, that the woods of the Pacific Northwest hide a mysterious dragon. Pete (Oakes Fegley) is about to change all of…

  • Liberty Oak Chorus to perform in Monroe Township

    Liberty Oak Chorus to perform in Monroe Township

    The members of the Liberty Oak Chorus will present  “Viva Las Vegas,” an afternoon of song, as their send-off performance before leaving for the Sweet Adelines International competition in Las Vegas. The show will take place at 3 p.m. Oct. 1 at The Clubhouse at Regency at Monroe, 61 Country Club Drive, Monroe Township. Tickets…

  • ‘Batman’ writer to sign comics at store anniversary

    Main Street Comics and Toys, 74 N. Main St., Milltown, will celebrate its 25th year in business by hosting a signing with bestselling “Batman” writer Scott Snyder beginning at 6 p.m. Aug. 25. The author’s new series is called “All-Star Batman.” “I have a tremendous amount of respect for my customers and truly appreciate their…

  • No charges filed as young child wanders from Monroe daycare center

    No charges filed as young child wanders from Monroe daycare center

          MONROE – No charges have been filed yet in the case of a 2-year-old child wandering from a daycare facility in Monroe on Aug. 10. At around 10 a.m., the developmentally disabled female child wandered away from a state-licensed daycare facility located on Prospect Plains Road, according to a statement prepared by Middlesex County Prosecutor…

  • Discussion on Sea Turtles announced

    Discussion on Sea Turtles announced

    The Monmouth County Park System announces a “Nature Lecture Series: Sea Turtles Swim Near Monmouth County” will be held from 7-8 p.m. on  Aug. 25 at Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth. Join a Park System Naturalist for this discussion on sea turtles that can be found in local waters including loggerheads, leatherbacks, greens…

  • Smocking Demonstration slated Aug. 21

    Smocking Demonstration slated Aug. 21

    The Monmouth County Park System announces a Smocking Demonstration will be held from 1-3 p.m., Aug. 21, at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. See this delicate craft demonstrated as it was done in the Victorian era. The event is free. For more information, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment,…

  • Eco-Elephant Family Flea Market on Aug. 20

    Eco-Elephant Family Flea Market on Aug. 20

    The Monmouth County Park System announces an Eco-Elephant Family Flea Market will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Aug. 20 at Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck. Browse vendors at this outdoor market for one-of-a-kind items. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000. For persons…

  • Golf games set for Aug. 19

    Golf games set for Aug. 19

    The Monmouth County Park System will hold Golf Fore Fun! from 4-7 p.m. on Aug. 19 at Bel-Aire Golf Course, Wall. Try a variety of nontraditional golf games. Open to all ages. This event is free. For more information, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park…