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  • Matawan Italian club awards scholarships

    Matawan Italian club awards scholarships

    The Matawan Italian American Association awarded two $1,000 scholarships to Nicole Delaney and Michele Palermo on June 27. Delaney is the granddaughter of Vic Castellano. She is a graduate of Red Bank Regional High School and will be attending Rowan University to pursue a career in accounting as a certified public accountant. Palermo is the granddaughter…

  • Church to host two-day rummage sale in August

    Church to host two-day rummage sale in August

    Embury United Methodist Church will host a two-day rummage sale Aug. 19 and 20 at 49 Church St., Little Silver. Sales will take place from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 19 and 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 20. For more information, visit www.emburyumc.org.

  • New director to conduct Shrewsbury Chorale’s ‘Summer Sing’ Aug. 16

    New director to conduct Shrewsbury Chorale’s ‘Summer Sing’ Aug. 16

    The Shrewsbury Chorale has announced that Neil F. Brown, who served as a guest conductor, will be returning as the group’s permanent music director and will lead the annual “Summer Sing” at 7:45 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. As the guest conductor, Brown directed the March concert,…

  • Climb Time set for Aug. 12

    Climb Time set for Aug. 12

    The Monmouth County Park System announces Climb Time will be held from 12-4 p.m. Aug. 12 at Thompson Park, Lincroft. Try the sport of rock climbing close to home on the Park System’s 25-foot climbing wall. Climbers must be 42 inches or taller and age 8 or older (under 18 with adult). The event is…

  • Independent candidate enters race for mayor in Howell

    Independent candidate enters race for mayor in Howell

    HOWELL — A resident who said earlier this year that she was planning to mount an independent bid for mayor has filed a nominating petition to seek the four-year term. Patience Nolan, who has lived in Howell for 13 years, will be on the ballot on Nov. 8. Nolan will square off against Democrat Dr.…

  • All New Jerseyans deserve access to healthy food

    All New Jerseyans deserve access to healthy food

    According to a recent report by The Food Trust, the Healthy Corner Store Initiative has helped to improve healthy food access in lower-income communities throughout New Jersey. The Food Trust, the New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids and the American Heart Association convened a statewide task force to examine and address the needs of communities…

  • Library to celebrate its centennial with a birthday bash

    Library to celebrate its centennial with a birthday bash

    The Long Branch Free Public Library will host a birthday party celebrating its centennial at the Main Library at 4 p.m. Aug. 23 and at the Elberon Branch at 4:45 p.m. Aug. 24. Visit the libraries for an afternoon of old-fashioned birthday party games, including “pin the tail on the donkey,” sack races and parachute…

  • Monmouth Players to stage ‘An Evening with Thornton Wilder’

    Monmouth Players to stage ‘An Evening with Thornton Wilder’

    The Monmouth Players will present “An Evening with Thornton Wilder” on Aug. 20 and 27 at 8:15 p.m. and Aug. 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. at the Navesink Arts Center, 149 Monmouth Ave., Atlantic Highlands. Admission is $15. Coffee and homemade desserts will be available. Reservations are required by calling 732-291-9211. For more information, visit www.monmouthplayers.net.

  • Salt Water Day returns Aug. 13

    Salt Water Day returns Aug. 13

    Old Bridge Township and the Laurence Harbor First Aid Squad will host their annual Salt Water Day festival from 2-10 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Laurence Harbor Waterfront, Route 35, Old Bridge. The day will feature a number of food vendors, rides, crafts and fireworks.