• Medical center offers health programs

    Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, will present three community health education programs during August. “Look Good, Feel Better” will be held 1-3 p.m. Aug. 5. This free program, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, is for women undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Attendees can how to cope with the side effects and…

  • Pallone asks for photos of restored Jersey Shore

    Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. is asking residents and visitors of New Jersey’s 6th Congressional District to submit their best photos of the restored Jersey Shore. The winning photo(s) will capture the spirit of the Jersey Shore after superstorm Sandy and will be displayed as the congressman’s new Facebook cover photo. Photos must be pictures of…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Barnabas Health Medical Group has announced that Dr. Michael J. Disciglio, Dr. Rajneesh G. Mehta and Dr. Richard B. Meltzer have opened a new medical office at Plaza II, 1300 Route 35 south, Ocean Township. Dr. Disciglio is board certified in both internal medicine and geriatrics medicine. Dr. Mehta and Dr. Meltzer are both board…

  • Sommerfest to celebrate German culture

    The Deutscher Club of Clark is presenting Sommerfest on Aug. 11, from noon to 6 p.m., at 787 Featherbed Lane, Clark. There will be a flea market, food, fun and family entertainment with music by the Schwarzenegger Connection. German and domestic beers and food will be served. Parking will be free. Admission is $5 and…

  • Four-day clam fest scheduled for Highlands

    HIGHLANDS — The Highlands Business Partnership’s 19th annual Clam Festival will be held Aug. 1-4 at Huddy Park on Bay and Waterwitch Avenues. The four-day festival will take place rain or shine, featuring seafood, live entertainment, children’s rides, games, contests, a beer and wine garden, and more. On Aug. 1, the festival kicks off from…

  • Keyport Spanish American Festival takes place Aug. 10

    KEYPORT — The Keyport Spanish American Club will sponsor the 15th annual Spanish American Festival of Keyport on Aug. 10. The festival will be held from noon to 8 p.m. at the waterfront in Keyport, along Broad and First streets. The festival offers a full day of entertainment that will include live music, ethnic foods,…

  • Tour Ocean Grove’s tent colony July 30

    The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will sponsor a Tent Colony Tour 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 30, rain or shine. Tickets are $20 to visit 10 tents. Participants will choose 10 tents from a list of participating tents. At one time, more than 700 tents were on the campgrounds. Today, only 114 tents…

  • GREEN SCENE

    A summer garden is a limited engagement Gotti Kelley The Great Blue Heron visited our little fishpond again, stalking the remaining goldfish, who have become fully aware of the lurking danger and are staying low. The heron finally flew off, petulant, with huge flapping wings — this time he could not outwit the fish. It’s…

  • Event benefits autism groups, Sandy relief

    LONG BRANCH — The Surfers’ Environmental Alliance (SEA) will host the seventh annual SEA Paddle NYC on Aug. 9. SEA Paddle NYC, a 25-mile charity paddle that includes an elite race and a shorter, 5-mile course around Manhattan, will kick off with registration at 7:30 a.m. at the Brooklyn Bridge Beach. Paddlers or teams each…

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