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  • Lunchtime discussion of Thurber story Oct. 25

    “Brown Bag a Short Story,” a lunchtime discussion series held at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan, will conclude with a discussion of “The Greatest Man in the World,” by James Thurber, on Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dillies Pilevsky will facilitate the discussion. Participants are invited to bring their lunch; the…

  • Elks Lodge awards scholarships

    FREEHOLD — Freehold Elks Lodge 1454 announced the winners of its five scholarships for 2004. Danna Biala graduated from Marlboro High School third in her class of 508 students. She is an Edward J. Bloustein Scholar and participated in the Student Council, the Seal environmental club, the Octagon Club and the French Club. She will…

  • Full-day kindergarten debuts in Freehold Twp.

    BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Catherine Snyder FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — All seven schools in the township’s K-8 school district opened yesterday, including the new West Freehold School. For Superintendent of Schools Catherine Snyder, the opening of the new school as well as the start of an all-day kindergarten program in new…

  • 9/11 Patriots Day service in Englishtown

    In memory of those who lost their lives on 9/11 the Borough of Englishtown will hold a Patriots Day Memorial Service at Borough Hall Memorial Park beginning at 9:11 a.m. on Sept. 11. All are welcome to attend.

  • Police arrest 3 suspects in Marlboro incidents

    BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer MARLBORO — Police arrested three suspects in two separate incidents during the weekend of Aug. 28-30. On Aug. 28, a resident who lives on Route 79 returned home to find an intruder in his house, according to police. The alleged intruder was later identified by police…

  • Muslim women to speak at AAUW meeting

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Five women from different countries who are now U.S. citizens will present a program on what it is like to grow up as a Muslim woman. The women will present their program for the meeting of the Freehold Area Branch of the American Association of University Women, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at…

  • On Campus

    Gina Lanzo of Freehold Township has been named to the dean’s list for the spring term at Johnson & Wales Univer-sity, Providence, R.I., where she is majoring in fashion merchandising and business management. She is a 2003 graduate of Freehold Township High School. Stephanie H. Oran, daughter of Susan and Bruce Oran of the Morgan-ville…

  • Symphony delights fans with Broadway favorites

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Battleground Symphony performed its Labor Day Pops Concert “The Symphony Goes Broadway” to perfection in front of a capacity crowd at the Manalapan Englishtown Middle School on Sunday. The symphony performed under the directorship of Chiu-Tze Lin. After beginning with a “Broadway…

  • Auditions

    Auditions for an original drama, “Woodrow Wilson — Visionary,” will be held at the Brick Township Cultural Arts Center. Needed are adult actors, two men and one woman, over age 30. There is no pay. First dibs go to Brick residents. The one-hour drama will open Nov. 17. Details: (732) 262-1088, and leave a message…