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FARRAH MAFFAI Held for the first time in over 15 years, a fireworks display off Ideal Beach, north Middletown, celebrated national freedom and commitment to American unity.
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Films and watercolors at library in September
Middletown Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, will present Secrets of the Heart, a Spanish film with English subtitles, will be shown Sept. 10. Chocolat, starring Juliette Binoche as a chocolate shop owner will be shown Sept. 17, and Betty Hutton and Howard Keel star in a musical by Irving Berlin Sept. 24. Also at…
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Recreation commission to meet Sept. 18
Recreation commission to meet Sept. 18 The Matawan Recreation Commission will hold its next meeting Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at the community center at 201 Broad St. The commission is seeking food and arts and crafts vendors for Matawan Day, scheduled for Sept. 22 from noon-6 p.m. Registration is $150 for a food vending…
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Register by Sept. 10
for one-day retreat Register by Sept. 10 for one-day retreat The Catholic Women of Zion, Middletown, will offer a one-day retreat Sept. 14 at Lincroft Inn, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. The day will begin with a Mass at 10 a.m., followed by lunch and a guest speaker. Cost is $20. Speaker will…
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FARRAH MAFFAI The sign says it all. People came from near and far to donate blood for Hazlet resident Robby Minto, 12, a leukemia patient.
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Raffle raises over $16,000 for Friends of the Parks
The Friends of the Parks, Lincroft section of Middletown, has announced its super 50/50 held recently raised more than $16,909 for the nonprofit that supports the efforts of the Monmouth County Park System. Raffle winners were Dianne Brethauer, Brick, who won the jackpot of $5,524; and second- and third-place winners Holly Turner, Farmingdale, and Melissa…
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Cultural festivals at arts center Sept. 8, 14
Cultural festivals at arts center Sept. 8, 14 The Garden State Cultural Center Fund will present the 29th annual German Heritage Festival Sept. 8 at PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel. The fund will also present the African- American Heritage Festival Sept. 14 at the arts center. For times, fees or more information, call (732) 442-9200.
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Storytime registration scheduled for Sept. 10
Storytime registration scheduled for Sept. 10 The Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will hold registration for its fall Storytime Series Sept. 10 during regular library hours. The library will hold separate sessions for infants up to 23 months, 2-year-olds, and 3- to 5-year-olds. Registration is in person only and is limited to cardholders…
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Fireworks set
for Fri. night for Fri. night After more than 15 years, fireworks will again be seen from the Middletown waterfront. The fireworks show will be held at 9 p.m. Friday on Ideal Beach in North Middletown. The rain date is Sunday. "It’s been a long time, and so many residents have asked that someone bring…
