• String quintet to perform in concert at St. Peter’s

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The Downtown Concert Series will conclude its third season when it hosts the string quintet Sybarite 5 at 7:30 p.m. May 18 at St. Peter’s Church, 33 Throckmorton St. Sybarite 5, which is composed of three women and two men, is the first string quintet to be…

  • Community education classes offered in Millstone

    MILLSTONE — Millstone Township Community Education is offering the following spring classes for adults: A Personal Watercraft and Boating Safety course will be offered 6:30-10 p.m. June 3-4 in the Millstone Middle School library. This is an approved class for the mandatory certification that all individuals over age 13 need to operate any type of…

  • Restore the Shore event to help businesses run full speed ahead

    The NJ Ad Club, in partnership with the Jersey Shore Public Relations and Advertising Association, will host an event aimed at helping Sandy-impacted businesses get ready for summer. Advertising, marketing, public relations, media and graphic design firms will give tips and advice on new ways for Shore proprietors to restart their businesses during the Restore…

  • Romance and intrigue thrives in Marlboro

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer What began as an elementary school friendship resulted in a marriage proposal from Cory Cole to Alyssa Perlowitz on Jan. 5 at the place where they met — the Dugan School in Marlboro. Cory Cole lied when he told his girlfriend, Alyssa Perlowitz, that his job required him to spend…

  • She’s Jack Benny’s age, plus 10

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH I will be turning 49 this summer and I would like to announce that this will be the last official year of aging for me. Naturally, I’ll still be receiving well wishes once a year if you would like. I’ll happily take any gifts folks are willing to give,…

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     An all-you-can-eat breakfast and car wash fundraiser will be held 8:30-11 a.m. May 18 at the New Egypt United Methodist Church, 38 North Main St., New Egypt. Breakfast is $6, and all donations will be accepted for the car wash. Proceeds will benefit a mission trip to help rebuild the Jersey Shore. Details: 609-758-2147.…

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  • Alliance seeking community input on prevention issues

    National Prevention Week is celebrated this year during the week of May 12- 18. The theme for this second annual event is “Your voice. Your choice. Make a Difference.” This event evolved from the federal government’s National Prevention Strategy, which emphasizes that prevention should be woven into all aspects of our lives — including where…

  • Scholarship program announced

    The deadline is June 25 for applicants wishing to be considered for the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) 2013 college scholarships. Scholarships, which can range from $2,500 to $5,000, are for qualified students who plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university, who are the son or daughter of…

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