Category: Tri-Town Calendar
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Forestry, 4-H festival comes to Jackson
JACKSON — Homeowners interested in refurbishing their lawns or planting new ones, or who are interested in learning about turf grasses that require less maintenance in the sandy soils of Ocean County, may want to attend the Forestry and 4-H Festival Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at the Forest…
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Parent pushes for hockey
Freehold Regional High School District administrators are looking into some of the details that would have to be considered before ice hockey could be added as a varsity sport. The question of starting ice hockey teams came before the district’s Board of Education at a Sept. 24 meeting. In a letter to the board, Chris…
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Jackson band wins best overall
JACKSON — The Jackson Memorial High School Jaguar Marching Band began the 2001-02 competition season by winning the best overall band trophy at a United States Scholastic Band Association competition held Sept. 23 at East Brunswick High School. Jackson, which competes in the Group IV category, scored 68.60 points to edge Group III competitor Hillsborough…
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Howell to host sidewalk chalk art contest Oct. 20
Howell to host sidewalk chalk art contest Oct. 20 The Howell Community Alliance, along with the Howell Chamber of Commerce and the Ramtown School PTO, will be presenting the third annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest on Oct. 20 (rain date Oct. 21) at the Aldrich Plaza, Route 9. This free event, which will include chalk,…
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Officials, public offer thoughts
on Sept. 11 attack on America By kathy baratta Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — At the first meeting of the Township Committee following the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the United States, Mayor Marta Harrison and others spoke of the ramifications of that day. Lakewood resident Fred V. Morrone, who is the head of the Port…
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Fund-raiser seen as way to provide park, garden
Fund-raiser seen as way to provide park, garden HOWELL — In addition to offering youth and family counseling services, and seminars and programs to help the community, the Howell Alliance for the Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse will sponsor a walk-a-thon that has been dubbed "Something To Walk About" on Oct. 6. The event…
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Baptist church reaches out to the community
JACKSON — On Sept. 29 from 2-5:30 p.m., the Jackson Baptist Church, 360 Bennetts Mills Road, will hold a free oil change for single mothers. Women must call (732) 928-0080 to make an appointment. Oil changes take about 15 minutes. Anyone who would like their car’s oil filter changed should bring the appropriate filter for…
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Service will honor missing Howell resident
HOWELL — A memorial mass will be held on Sept. 29 for township resident John "Jay" Lennon Jr. Lennon is a rescue worker who is listed as missing at the site of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, New York City. He is a Port Authority police officer who served as…
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Singles Club now forming for ages 55 and over
A singles club is now forming in the Jackson area for men and women age 55 and over who are single, separated, divorced or widowed. Club members need not be Jackson residents; anyone over 55 is welcome. If interested in joining or for more information, call (732) 408-9097 (anytime), or (732) 928-4529 (after 5:30 p.m.…
