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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…
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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.
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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,…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
