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  • ‘Foodiepreneur’ workshop slated for May 23

    ‘Foodiepreneur’ workshop slated for May 23

    America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Brookdale Community College is inviting entrepreneurs of Monmouth and Ocean counties to attend the no-cost workshop, “Foodiepreneur: The Business of Food,” from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 23 at Brookdale’s campus at 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The workshop is for people looking to grow or launch a food…

  • Genealogical Society to hold annual seminar June 4

    Genealogical Society to hold annual seminar June 4

    The Genealogical Society of New Jersey will hold the GSNJ 2016 annual seminar from 8:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. on June 4 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 303 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. The seminar offers a variety of lectures that are designed to inform and inspire your New Jersey research. Pre-registration ends…

  • ‘Pink’ fundraiser slated for May 26

    ‘Pink’ fundraiser slated for May 26

    A “Think and Drink Pink” fundraiser for the women’s health-awareness initiative, Paint the Town Pink, will be held at Belford Brewing Company from 5:30-8:30 p.m. May 26 at 84 Leonardville Road, Belford. The event will feature light fare and desserts. A portion of locally brewed craft beer sales will benefit Paint the Town Pink, which promotes mammography…

  • Tri-Town News Datebook, May 26

    Tri-Town News Datebook, May 26

    • The Monmouth County Retired Educators Association will meet at 11 a.m. June 14 at the Spring Lake Manor, Spring Lake. Installation of officers will take place and the annual Philanthropic Award will be presented. Members are asked to bring a non-perishable donation for the local food bank. The association is collecting school supplies to…

  • ‘By George’ to feature Gershwin music May 24

    ‘By George’ to feature Gershwin music May 24

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County (JCCMC), 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will present “By George” with Barbara McCarthy at 1:30 p.m. May 24. George and Ira Gershwin’s music is timeless and cheers the audience with melodies influenced by the composers’ zest for life and Jazz Age optimism. The cost is $8 for JCCMC members…

  • Presentation on United Nations set for May 24

    Presentation on United Nations set for May 24

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County (JCCMC) will serve as the host to Jim DelGiudice, who will present “The United Nations Celebrates 70 Years” at 10:30 a.m., May 24, at 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. As the United Nations approaches its 70th birthday, it is time for its 193 members to look at its…

  • Long Branch church to host fundraiser car wash May 21

    Long Branch church to host fundraiser car wash May 21

    LONG BRANCH — St. James’ Episcopal Church is sponsoring a fundraiser car wash from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21 at 300 Broadway. The car wash will be held in the parish parking lot behind the church. A $5 donation is requested. All proceeds will support the church, the St. James’ Thrift Shop and St. Brigid’s Food…

  • Rider dies during Jersey Fresh International competition

    Rider dies during Jersey Fresh International competition

    UPPER FREEHOLD – A 33-year-old female equestrian from Michigan sustained injuries that proved to be fatal when she fell off her horse during the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event at the Horse Park of New Jersey. According to organizers of the competition, Phillippa Humphreys was pronounced dead at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton Township,…

  • Pallone recognizes high school students at awards reception

    Pallone recognizes high school students at awards reception

    NEW BRUNSWICK — Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-Monmouth, Middlesex) recently announced the recipients of the Congressional Award, this year’s U.S. service academy nominees and the winners of the 2016 6th Congressional District High School Arts Competition at a Congressional Awards ceremony held at Rutgers University. Students representing several local high schools were honored at a…