• ‘The Red Tent’ author speaks locally May 3, 5

    TINTON FALLS — Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave., will host Anita Diamant, author of “The Red Tent,” following Shabbat services at 7 p.m. May 3. Rabbi Michelle Pearlman will facilitate a question-and-answer session with the author after “Pitching My Tent: A Conversation with Anita Diamant.” Diamant will also talk about “The Red Tent” and…

  • NOTES

    “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” will be presented by the students of Ranney’s Lower School at 7 p.m. on April 26 and 27 at Panther Hall, 235 Hope Road, Tinton Falls. This junior version is based on the 1951 Disney film “Alice in Wonderland.” Directed by Ranney’s music and chorus teacher Lisa Geene and third-grade teacher…

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    Mpho Manye (l-r), honorable mention; Michaela Farrell, third place, Red Bank Catholic High School; Madelyn Monaghan, first place, Red Bank Regional High School; Nick Napoli, runner-up, Howell High School, took top honors in the 23rd annual Shakespeare Competition for High School Students held March 2 at the Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center. Students from…

  • on campus 

    Alexandra Adams of Rumson has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Tufts University, Medford, Mass. Emilyann Bonanno of Shrewsbury has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Albright College, Reading, Pa. Alyssa Caprara of Red Bank has been named to the dean’s list for the fall…

  • Teachers invited to workshops at Rider

    The National Writing Project (NWP) at Rider University, Lawrenceville, invites K-12 teachers to the campus for a summer of professional development opportunities. Teachers will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sessions presented by NWP-trained teacher consultants. The sessions will run July 8-18. Sessions include “Using Technology to Infuse Nonfiction Reading into Curriculum,”…

  • Congregation B’nai Israel to celebrate 90th anniversary

    RUMSON — Congregation B’nai Israel of Rumson will celebrate its 90th anniversary with a gala fundraiser on April 20 at 7:30 p.m. “Members, nonmembers and the community-at-large are invited to celebrate this milestone with us,“ Fran Semaya, president of the congregation, said in a press release. The congregation was officially chartered on Jan. 5, 1922,…

  • Monmouth Park Charity Fund to host Kentucky Derby Day

    OCEANPORT — The Monmouth Park Charity Fund will host the 10th annual Kentucky Derby Day Celebration from 3:30- 6:30 p.m. May 4 at the Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport. The event will replicate a true derby celebration, including simulcast betting throughout the afternoon, the Kentucky Derby race, silent and chance auctions, male and female hat…

  • Oceanport allows trailers during Sandy rebuild

    BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — With many residents preparing to rebuild their storm-damaged homes, the Borough Council has decided to allow homeowners to live in trailers while repairs are being made. The council passed a resolution during its April 4 meeting allowing residents to live in trailers on their properties for up to…

  • ‘Requiem’ concert at Tower Hill April 21

    The New Jersey Chamber Singers will perform Maurice Duruflé’s “Requiem” at 7 p.m. April 21 at Tower Hill, The First Presbyterian Church, 255 Harding Road, Red Bank. “Requiem” draws inspiration from Gregorian chant. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students, and available by calling 732-389-5426 or emailing [email protected]. For more information, visit njchambersingers.org.

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