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Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office to hold civilian academy
The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for its Sheriff’s Civilian Academy. The academy is designed to educate Middlesex County residents on the various functions and duties of the Sheriff’s Office. The program will meet 7-9 p.m. for eight Wednesdays starting Sept. 14 at the Middlesex County Police Training Center, North Patrol Road, Edison, culminating with a graduation ceremony…
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Business brief
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) announced Rose Cushing will remain as president and CEO, effective June 22. Cushing had been interim CEO of the nonprofit since Dec. 19, 2015. Before December, Cushing served as district executive director of childcare of the YMCA of MEWSA, where she directed the day-to-day operations of 15…
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Carnival fundraiser to help with 4-year-old’s medical expenses
The Rainbow Foundation is sponsoring the fundraiser, “Family Fun Day Carnival for Jared,” from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 17 at the Dow Avenue School, 555 Dow Ave., Oakhurst. Proceeds will go toward the medical expenses for 4-year-old Jared, who has cerebral palsy, cortical visual impairment, chronic lung disease and multiple seizure disorders. The carnival will feature food,…
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Red Bank native’s latest film to premiere in August
RED BANK — Director, writer, producer and Red Bank native Kevin Smith has a lot to celebrate. The director has announced the Aug. 2 premiere of his latest film, “Yoga Hosers,” at Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St. Smith will also be on hand for a Q-and-A session that will also serve as a celebration…
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Golf outing to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County
Radio station 100.1 WJRZ is sponsoring its third annual “Hittin’ the Links” charity golf outing to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County on July 19 at Sea Oaks Golf Club, 9 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor Township. Registration and brunch will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tee off, a Scramble format, will begin at…
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Family Addiction Network’s meeting set for July 19
The Family Addiction Network will hold its monthly meeting at the West Long Branch Community Center from 7-8:30 p.m. on July 19. This month’s presenter is Lynn Regan, executive director and founder of CFC Loud N Clear, which was founded by Lynn and her son in 2012. Lynn is honored to share her family’s journey…
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Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration coming to Holmdel Aug. 7
The Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration featuring Warren Haynes will perform with a 40-piece orchestra at 7 p.m. Aug. 7 at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. Curated by Jerry Garcia’s family, the celebration will give prominence to Garcia and lyricist Robert Hunter’s timeless original compositions and interpretations of songs that became standards at Jerry…
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Summer Concert Series announced in Metuchen
Metuchen Rocks! Summer Concert Series will take place on Thursday nights in August at 7:30 on the Metuchen Summer Stage, located on the corner of New and Center Streets in downtown Metuchen. In the event of rain, the concerts will be held inside the Metuchen Senior Center at the same location. Scheduled to appear are: Carrie…
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Performing Arts Series slated at Pollak Theatre
WEST LONG BRANCH — The Center for the Arts at Monmouth University has announced that tickets are now on sale for its 2016-2017 Performing Arts Series at the Pollak Theatre, the flagship performance venue on the Monmouth campus. This year, the theater received a makeover that included new carpeting, paint, seats and a larger, deeper stage area. “We’re excited about…
