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Open Ceramics set for Aug. 7
The Monmouth County Park System announces Open Ceramics will be held from 12:30-4:30 p.m. on Aug. 7 at the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft. Choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. The cost is $6 per hour plus the price of bisque ware; cash or…
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Construction closes roads in South River
SOUTH RIVER – The following road closures will be in effect during the day for today and tomorrow, July 28 and 29, due to ongoing construction in South River: – Meacham Avenue. – Fifth Street between N. Stevens and Connors. – David Street between Pine and Feltus. – George Street between Pine and Feltus. – The…
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Cheers & Jeers
Cheers to Regina King For reigning in the Animal Kingdom. Turns out, the Emmy winning powerhouse from American Crime is just as ferocious behind the camera. King, who has helmed other shows, directed the July 12th episode of TNT’s sexy-cool crime drama, reuniting her with Southland costar Shawn Hatosy and causing us to wonder if…
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How do they pick celebrities for game shows?
Question: I have been pretty happy with ABC and the game shows that they have rebooted, especially The $100,000 Pyramid and Match Game. The only complaint I have with Pyramid is the choice of the celebrities. Some of them have been really good at playing the game, but a bad celebrity player isn’t helpful for…
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The leading ladies of film noir
by David Cohea, ReMIND Magazine “She liked me. I could feel that. The way you feel when the cards are falling right for you, with a nice little pile of blue and yellow chips in the middle of the table. Only what I didn’t know then was that I wasn’t playing her. She was playing…
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Did you know?
Hallmark Channel will premiere its newest original primetime series Chesapeake Shores on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 9 p.m. Based on the novels of the same name by bestselling author, Sherryl Woods, the series stars Jesse Metcalfe (Desperate Housewives), Meghan Ory (Once Upon a Time), Treat Williams (Everwood, Hair) and Academy Award nominee Diane Ladd (Wild…
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Monroe Library announces September programs
The Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will hold a September Reading Challenge: Read a book you’ve been meaning to read. The Poets Corner will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 2. Stop by to listen or bring a poem to share. “The Great Courses: 20th Century in a Nutshell” will be presented at 1…
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Monroe Library adds access to Rosetta Stone
Monroe Library patrons have access to Rosetta Stone Library Solution, a resource to learn a new language, further ESL learning as a non-native English speaker or brush up on a language for business or vacation travel. For more information, visit the monroetwplibrary.org or the Reference Desk at 4 Municipal Plaza.

