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Donate old shoes, buy new and help charity
With spring in the air, some people may want to take advantage of an opportunity to kick off the old shoes, clean out the closet and help start a month-long incentive that helps make the world a better place in more ways than one. From April 29 though the end of May, shoes that have…
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Chairs will be auctioned at Manalapan fundraiser
MANALAPAN — The Morgan Ball Memorial Scholarship will present the “14 Chair Project” during the Manalapan Arts Council’s free concert, starting at 3 p.m. April 18 at Manalapan High School, Church Lane. This preview of the hand-painted chairs will be the kickoff for the four-week fundraiser. The chairs will first be displayed at the concert,…
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Manalapan-Englishtown board seeks approval for $51M school tax
By Mark Rosman The office of the executive county superintendent of schools has approved a request made by the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education to exceed the permitted tax levy cap in support of the 2010-11 school year budget. Joseph F. Passiment, the business administrator in the office of the executive county…
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Monmouth Festival of the Arts celebrates 40th anniversary
A pin by Vicky Culver TINTON FALLS — Art lovers can enjoy the creative inspirations of more than 250 regional artists on display and for sale at the Monmouth Festival of the Arts on April 17- 21. This year the Monmouth Festival of Arts celebrates its 40th anniversary as one of the most popular and…
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House tour planned in Freehold
FREEHOLD — The borough Historic Preservation Commission will hold its second annual Historic Freehold House Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26. The tour will feature 10 homes in the borough that are noted for their charm, architecture and individual qualities that make them interesting and unique, according to Muriel J. Smith, general…
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Colts Neck seeks OK for $19.6M tax levy
COLTS NECK — Residents will be asked to approve a $19.6 million general fund tax levy to support the Colts Neck K-8 School District’s budget for 2010-11 in the April 20 school election. The budget totals $22.9 million. Polls will be open from 2-9 p.m. April 20. If the general fund tax levy is approved…
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‘Tug of War Tour’ to make stop in Freehold Township
Muslim and Jewish artists will come together to perform on April 25 at Freehold Township High School, 281 Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Township. Sponsored by Congregation Kol Am, the Tug of War Tour features original hip-hop and spoken word from dynamic artists: Iranian-Israeli rap duo Mazzi and Sneakas, Vanessa Hidary also known as the Hebrew Mamita…
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St. Mary’s Parish to host 2010 environmental expo
COLTS NECK — On April 18 from 9 am to 1 pm the Environmental Committee of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Colts Neck, will present its 17th annual Environmental Expo. The event, in conjunction with an Environmental Liturgy at 10:30 a.m., marks the Environmental Sabbath, a time to pause and reflect upon the character and…
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Committee to save the horse industry reconvenes
Monmouth County Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry has reconstituted her local Save the Horse Committee in an effort to focus the state’s attention on the ailing horse racing industry that is vital to Monmouth County. Two of New Jersey’s racetracks are in Monmouth County — Freehold Raceway in Freehold and Monmouth Park in Oceanport. The…
