Category: News Transcript Calendar
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‘Woman of Distinction’ Award nominees sought
The American Heart Association is currently accepting nominations for its 11th annual Go Red for Women “Woman of Distinction” Award. This award recognizes and celebrates New Jersey women who are promoting a healthy lifestyle among women or making sustained, unique or extraordinary efforts to improve the community. The award also recognizes those who support and advance women’s issues…
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Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser to benefit mentoring program
ASBURY PARK — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (BBBSMMC) is holding its 35th annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser at various Monmouth County bowling centers in March to raise funds to sustain and expand its 1-to-1 mentoring programs for children. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is BBBSMMC’s premier community fundraising event. Individuals as well as…
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News Transcript Datebook, Feb. 22
• The programs “Pollinators Are Not Just Bees” and “Planning Your Garden Plot,” sponsored by the Freehold Community Garden and scheduled for March 9, have been cancelled. Anyone interested in the Freehold Community Garden may visit http://www.freeholdboroughnj.gov/ • The Deep Cut Orchid Society meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month (March…
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Girl Scouts to honor local leaders, role models at gala
FARMINGDALE — The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will honor seven outstanding role models who are leading the way at its annual Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala on March 3 at the Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale. Four will be honored as Women of Distinction, and additional honorees will include a Junior…
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WWE Superstars to take part in benefit wrestling event
WWE Smackdown Live Superstars The Spirit Squad, North Brunswick’s own Cronin, Archadia, Bowes, Beast, Chambers, Tek and Brotein Pack will take part in the Homecoming 2017 wrestling event at 7 p.m. on March 10 at Linwood Middle School, 25 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. Tickets are $20 ringside or $15 general admission in advance or $25 ringside or…
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Church thrift shop seeks gently used formalwear
St. Peter’s Thrift Shop, 505 Main St., corner of Devoe Avenue, Spotswood, is dedicated to supporting Spotswood and its surrounding communities by providing a place for individuals to drop off their gently used clothing, household necessities and specialty items. This spring, donations of stylish “fancy” dresses, vintage formalwear, costume jewelry, shoes and handbags could give…
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Carnevale celebration and bus trip slated
The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will celebrate Carnevale from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. on Feb. 26 at The Reception Center at St. Clement, Route 79, Matawan. The cost is $20 for children ages 4-10; $40 for adults. Carnevale is the Italian Mardi Gras Festival which is celebrated for days leading up to “Fat Tuesday”…
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News Transcript Datebook, Feb. 15
• Dan Nichols, a performer and composer of modern Jewish music, will appear at a Temple Rodeph Torah, Marlboro, “Rock Shabbat” fundraising concert at 5 p.m. March 5. Concert-goers should come ready to sing, hum and clap their hands. Tickets are $18 for adults and $5 for children under 18. Children 5 and under are…
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Population Health Heroes Awards seeking nominees
The New Jersey Department of Health is seeking applications for its first Population Health Heroes Awards to recognize New Jersey’s innovative leaders who are making system, policy and environmental changes that improve health. Awards will be given in six categories: Individual/Clinician; Municipal/County Organization/Coalition; Health Care Provider Institution; Community/Faith-Based Organization; Private Sector Institution/Organization; and Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration. Judges…
