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OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River recently announced the recipients of $267,000 in grants to organizations serving patrons on the Jersey Shore. Twenty-three organizations will receive awards ranging from $1,500 to $15,000 for 2011 and 2012. These grants will provide general operating support at a time when many arts and cultural organizations face economic challenges and…

The Goddard School, 50 Route 520, Morganville, is participating in the 2011 School Hunger Challenge. The school will be collecting items to donate to the Food- Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, such as children’s boxed cereals, applesauce, oatmeal, cereal bars, cheese and cracker packages, dried fruit, spaghetti, macaroni or noodles. Monetary donations can be…

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — iPlay America and Encore Event Center, an indoor theme park, entertainment venue and event center, will officially open its doors to the public on Nov. 11. Grand opening festivities will begin at 9:30 a.m. at iPlay America, Schanck Road at Route 9, Freehold Township. There will be free fun and activities for…

Premier Pain Centers, with offices in Shrewsbury, Manalapan, Brick Township and East Brunswick, recently welcomed Sean Li, M.D., to its medical practice. Dr. Li provides specialties in the diagnosis and treatment of patients who suffer from chronic neck and back pain, neuropathic pain, and cancer pain, using medical and interventional modalities. The doctor earned his…

The Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources will host its annual legal seminar sponsored and presented by attorneys in the Jackson Lewis law firm from 8:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 10 at Jumping Brook Country Club, Neptune. The registration fee for the seminar and a full buffet breakfast is $60 for JSAHR members, $90 for…

The opportunity to own a home in Holmdel is available to homebuyers who are looking for affordable housing. On Oct. 23, Holmdel Township will host an affordable housing open house from 1-4 p.m. at The Orchards condominium and townhouse complex where four affordable units are currently for sale. Interested homebuyers should come to 61 Durant…

Tangles Hair Studio in Exclusive Plaza, 332 Route 9, Marlboro, will host a cut-athon from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16. All proceeds will be donated to the Susan B. Komen foundation for breast cancer research. Haircuts will be $20 for men, $35 for women and $20 for children. Blowouts will be available at…

James Richvalsky has been appointed vice president of physician practice management at CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold Township. In his newly created position with CentraState, Richvalsky is responsible for growing CentraState Medical Associates, a primary care physician network, to secure future strategic goals for the health care system and for developing strong relationships with independent medical…

The Howell Chamber of Commerce will host a Medical Expo from 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 11 at CentraState Medical Center’s Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township. All are welcome to attend for networking, a medical expo and a presentation by guest speaker Dr. Daniel Messina, senior vice president and chief…