Category: HUB News

  • Volunteers needed for Friends of Clearwater Festival Aug. 21

    The New Jersey Friends of Clearwater are looking for volunteers to help with the 35th annual Clearwater Festival, a celebration of the environment with live music, song, food, crafts and practical information on protecting natural resources. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Sunset Park in Asbury Park. Clearwater is a…

  • Rumson recognized by county for crew program, park

    In 1980, the Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners began recognizing exemplary recreation facilities and programs throughout Monmouth County. Including this year’s winners, the board has presented 226 awards to outstanding Monmouth County people, programs and facilities. The 2010 Achievement Awards took place on Thursday, July 8, at the Hall of Records in Freehold where…

  • Center offers support for cancer patients and families

    The mission of The Wellness Community, 613 Hope Road, Eatontown, is to help people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through participation in professional programs of emotional support, education, and hope. The Wellness Community serves Monmouth and Ocean County residents affected by cancer, including people with cancer, their family members, caregivers, and friends.…

  • in service •••

    Army Pvt. Dominick Caracappa, grandson of Jim Caracappa of Rumson, has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional…

  • Monmouth County Fair plans host of activities

    The 36th annual Monmouth County Fair will return to the East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township, from July 21- 25. Organized and presented by the Monmouth County Park System in cooperation with the Monmouth County 4-H, the fair maintains the agricultural nature of a traditional county fair with its home and garden competition, petting…

  • Fort’s ‘Last Hoo-Ah’

    Clockwise from above: Bagpipers march in the parade that opened Fort Monmouth’s “Last Hoo-Ah” celebration held at the fort in Oceanport on July 17. WWII re-enactor Lou Sliazis, of Freehold, takes part in the celebration. Sam Rosenblatt, of Millburn, watches as the parade passes by. Soldiers prepare a military vehicle for display. The threeday event…

  • Blueberry pie face-off

    Clockwise from above: Young contestants are ready to dive into blueberry pie slices for Sickles Market’s annual Blueberry Pie Eating Contest and Blues Festival held at the market in Little Silver on July 17. Competing in the 5-10-year-old category, Michael Bennett, of Red Bank, sports a blueberry mustache, while Alexa Kiernan, of Oceanport, digs in.…

  • New York City children get a breath of fresh air

    For many, visit to N.J. is first time outside of city BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Twelve-year-old Marcus Brooks of Brooklyn, N.Y., loves the beach — and for one week only, he’ll get to soak up the sand and the sun free of charge. New York City youths who will be spending summer vacation with…

  • Vans Warped Tour 2010

    Clockwise from top: A member of the security staff guides a crowd surfer safely back to earth during a performance by Sum 41 at the 16th annual Vans Warped Tour 2010 held at Monmouth Park, Oceanport, on July 18. Sum 41 performs on the Glamour Kills Stage. Some of the tens of thousands of fans…