Category: Independent Calendar
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American idol
American idol JEFF GRANIT staff A Raritan High School student sings the national anthem at the Tournament of Champions basketball game at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Friday.
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‘Spring Into Networking’ March 25
The Business After Hours Committee of the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce invites one and all to "Spring Into Networking." The party will feature chicken Szechwan, seafood pasta, stir-fried veggies with pork, fabulous hors d’oeuvres such as sliced filet mignon on garlic toast, baked Brie with strawberry Grand Marnier sauce, plus complimentary soft drinks.…
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Church chef
JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Sam Woods, Old Bridge, a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and volunteer cook, carves ham at the church’s annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner in Keyport on Saturday.
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It’s magic
It’s magic JEFF GRANIT staff Elysia Mathews (l), a fifth-grader at the Ocean Avenue Elementary School, and host “Magic Jim” take part in a character education magic show to prevent bullying at the school, Middletown, on March 11.
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SEEK program to be offered at area schools
The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office will offer its Sheriff’s Emergency Education for Kids (SEEK) program at two area schools during March. First-graders at Oak Hill Academy, Lincroft section off Middletown, will be given the program March 19, and first-graders at Nut Swamp School, Middletown, March 30. The SEEK 9-1-1 program teaches students how to remember…
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Abracadabra!
Abracadabra! JEFF GRANIT staff Kaitlin Corcoran (l), a fourth-grader at the Ocean Avenue Elementary School, shows her enthusiasm for preventing bullying at a character education program held at the school in Middletown on March 11.
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Fetching artwork
Fetching artwork JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff One of the paintings on display at the annual art show held at Croydon Hall, Middletown, on Saturday.
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Pomona Grange Awards presented to 4-H’ers
Several Monmouth County 4-H’ers received Pomona Grange awards for their achievements. The Pomona Grange Certificate of Merit is given to 4-H’ers who have completed at least two years of outstanding 4-H work and have shown progressive achievement in citizenship. The Pomona Grange Advanced Awards are granted to 4-H’ers who have demonstrated continued growth in leadership…
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Legislation on racing commission clears Assembly
Seeking to ensure the future of the state’s horse racing industry, the Assembly has passed legislation to broaden the scope of the New Jersey Racing Commission. The bill was sponsored by Assemblymen Jeff Van Drew (D-Cape May), Michael J. Panter (D-Monmouth), Robert L. Morgan (D-Monmouth), and Ronald Dancer (R-Ocean, Burlington, Monmouth and Mercer). The measure,…
