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Brookdale’s commencement set for May 13
LINCROFT — Brookdale Community College will honor four outstanding Monmouth County natives and more than 2,000 local students during the college’s 46th annual commencement ceremony May 13 at the Robert J. Collins Arena, 765 Newman Springs Road. A total of 2,047 students will be graduating this year, with diplomas handed out during 10 a.m. and…
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Prom project will provide dresses
State Assembly members Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey (both D-Monmouth) have launched a program to provide prom dresses to local high school students at no cost, according to a press release. The Princess Prom Project will strive to ensure that young ladies who would otherwise not be able to afford a prom dress can have…
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Free seedlings available in Manalapan
MANALAPAN – Free seedlings will be available to Manalapan residents during May as part of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign. This program helps communities replace trees that were damaged or destroyed by superstorm Sandy in 2012, according to a press release. From 9-11 a.m. May 7, residents will be able to pick up tree…
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Saint Joseph High School seeks qualified Theology Teacher
Saint Joseph High School, 145 Plainfield Ave., Metuchen, seeks a qualified High School Theology Teacher. This position is a full-time teaching position for the 2016-2017 school year. The course load includes five classes per semester. Qualifications include: · Practicing Roman Catholic · Bachelors degree required in Theology/Religious Studies, Masters Degree preferred. · Prior successful high…
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Fair will feature Spanish dance, food
The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will present its fourth annual “Feria De Sevilla” 2-5 p.m. May 15 at Parker Press Park, 428 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. Rain date is May 22. The free festival will include traditional flamenco dances and live music performed by Alborada’s professional company. There will be educational workshops, children’s arts and crafts,…
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‘Hands Across the Sand’ slated in Bradley Beach
The environmental awareness campaign, “Hands Across the Sand 2016,” will take place at 11 a.m. May 21 at Bradley Beach’s oceanfront between Lareine and Ocean avenues. The event will raise awareness of protecting waterways and supporting renewable energy. Join hands with BizEturtle, Sierra Club, SurfRider Foundation and hundreds of activists to end dependence on fossil…
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Monmouth County Park System to hold 7 Prez SK8 Jam
The Monmouth County Park System will hold the 7 Prez SK8 Jam from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21 at the newly renovated Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Skateplex, Ocean Avenue, Long Branch. Enjoy amateur competitions, music, and a pro skater demonstration. Competitors will have the chance to compete against other skaters on the street course for…
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School to welcome new co-director of college guidance
TINTON FALLS — Ranney School has announced that Andrea Velasquez will join the Upper School leadership team as the new co-director of college guidance July 15. She brings with her more than 10 years of experience in college counseling leadership at Cornelia Connelly School, Rosary Academy, University of California and Loyola Marymount University. In her…
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Events to honor Civil War dead
Capt. Benjamin Frank Lloyd and Pvt. William A. Rogers, the Civil War dead of Old Bridge Village, East Brunswick, will be honored at a Memorial Day observance planned for May 30 in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Old Bridge Turnpike, East Brunswick. Crandall-Kossman American Legion Post No. 177 will conduct a wreath-laying ceremony at 9 a.m. A Civil…
