Category: Atlanticville News
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Wellness Community programs focus on cancer survivorship
EATONTOWN — The Wellness Community, 613 Hope Road in Eatontown, offers free monthly and special programs for people affected by cancer. Lunch & Learn, “Homeopathy: Basic Principles,” will take place 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2. The program will provide an introduction to homeopathic remedies for first-aid situations and common illnesses such as bruises, colds,…
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Treasures of the Jersey Shore
Belmar offers an array of things to do Introduction to new feature: New Jersey has an abundance of places where visitors and residents alike can enjoy their leisure time. The towns along the shore have a magical draw and sparkle like gems when the sunshine hits the waves, making them true treasures. It doesn’t have…
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in service
Air Force Airman Semir Haskovic, son of Hadija Haskovic of Long Branch, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic…
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Black History Month poetry reading Feb. 21
WEST LONG BRANCH — In celebration of Black History Month, Monmouth University will host a reading by poet Aracelis Girmay on Feb. 21. A lively reader of her own work, Girmay will present an hour of exciting, moving and memorable poems beginning at 4:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall Auditorium, 400 Cedar Ave. The event is…
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Public meetings to be held on future of Fort Hancock
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent The National Park Service (NPS) will hold two public meetings to discuss plans for the future of historic Fort Hancock at Sandy Hook in the Gateway National Recreational Area. Raina T. Williams, a spokesperson for the park service, said Monday that the meetings are planned for Feb. 22 and Feb. 24…
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Students’ anti-bullying message goes viral
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Above: Long Branch Middle School students Jessica Rojas (l-r), Nichelle Serrano, Grant Brown, Caroline Ferreira, (back) Herron Anderson and Ishmael Best worked on the antibullying music video that has thus far received over 17,000 views online. Right: Emir Hamzie holds up a poster designed to attract the attention of first lady…
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IN THE ARTS
The Puzzle Installation, Collaborative Project The Middletown Arts Center (MAC) will exhibit The Puzzle Installation and Collaborative Project, an art installation of thousands of puzzle pieces made in diverse media by artists and nonartists of all ages from across the county. Coordinated by artist Tim Kelly through a series of “Art Is Good” puzzle-making workshops…
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Drive to the Hoop benefit March 19
WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University will host Drive to the Hoop, a 3-on-3, all-ages basketball tournament on Saturday, March 19. To be held in the university’s Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC), Drive to the Hoop will benefit Prevention First and Monmouth University women’s basketball. Last year’s event drew hundreds of participants. Organized by Play2Win, a…
