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  • Auction fundraiser to offer new features

    Auction fundraiser to offer new features

    OCEAN GROVE — The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will hold its annual spring fundraising auction at 11 a.m. May 28 at the Youth Temple of the Camp Meeting Association. Previews will be held from 9-11 a.m. Auction proceeds will benefit the Historical Society. New features this year include auctioneer Art Kravetz of Kravetz Auctions…

  • June speaker combines a love of history and baseball

    June speaker combines a love of history and baseball

    The Spring speaker event “Vintage Baseball” will be held at 7:15 p.m. on June 7 at the Township of Ocean Board of Education Offices (Old Oakhurst School), Auditorium, 163 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst. Russ McIver, vintage baseball player, will “take us out to the ball game,” and “pitch” his love for old-time baseball, the kind played…

  • Group receives $20K grant for arts project at Fort Hancock

    Group receives $20K grant for arts project at Fort Hancock

    RED BANK — The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Park Service announced $1,067,500 in support of 50 grants in 27 states, including an award of $20,000 to Monmouth Arts to welcome and involve diverse communities through an array of participatory visual and performing arts and family activities that highlight the environment,…

  • ‘Shabbat at the Shore’ set for June 10 at Long Branch park

    ‘Shabbat at the Shore’ set for June 10 at Long Branch park

    Summer is just around the corner and Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson will celebrate its fourth annual “Shabbat at the Shore” beginning 5 p.m. June 10 at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch. The rain date is June 17. Members and nonmembers are welcome to attend this event that includes fun for all ages,…

  • Annual car show in Long Branch to be a fall event

    Annual car show in Long Branch to be a fall event

    Plans are underway for the 22nd annual “Cruise to the Jersey Shore” car show slated for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 11 at The Great Lawn in Long Branch. All proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House in Long Branch. Traditionally held on Father’s Day, this year’s fall show will feature hundreds of classic cars and pay…

  • Scouts invited to Ultimate Frisbee clinic, game

    Scouts invited to Ultimate Frisbee clinic, game

    The Middlesex District, Monmouth Council, of the Boy Scouts of America and the N.Y. Rumble Major League Ultimate Frisbee team will hold a Scout Clinic from 12:30-2:15 p.m.  on June 5 at Bell Stadium, Bell Street, Orange. Boys ages 7-20 and girls ages 14-20 are then invited to a game at 4 p.m. For tickets, visit newyork.rumble.mlultimate.com.…

  • Marlboro police remind residents to lock cars

    Marlboro police remind residents to lock cars

    MARLBORO – Marlboro police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles and remove the key fobs. According to a press release, the warmer weather brings an increase in motor vehicle thefts. Most of these thefts occur because the owner has left the key fob inside the vehicle or inside the home in a location close…

  • Birthday bash fit for a king set for June 4

    Birthday bash fit for a king set for June 4

    MIDDLETOWN — The Monmouth County Historical Association will host its annual celebration of King George III’s birthday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4 at Marlpit Hall, the 18th-century home of Loyalist Edward Taylor located at 137 Kings Highway. Within the British Empire, including the American Colonies, celebration of the king’s birthday was one of the…

  • Library will offer AARP driving course

    Library will offer AARP driving course

    The Old Bridge Public Library, in conjunction with AARP, will present the AARP Smart Driver Course 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 7 and 8 at the library main branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Topics will include the effects of medication on driving; how to reduce driver distractions; proper use of safety belts, air bags, anti-lock…