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District softball teams optimistic about 2013
One of the highlights of the opening week of the high school softball season will be the event at Manalapan High School on April 6. There will be 14 teams coming from around the state to help raise money for the Neph Hope Foundation. The foundation was set up by Robbinsville High School athletic director…
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Lacrosse season opens with Bonjavanni coaching Howell
Ex-Rebels standout returns to alma mater BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Dan Bloodgood, Freehold Township High School’s leading scorer last year, tries to elude North Brunswick Township High School’s Sean Schoonover during the March 27 scrimmage held at Sabella Park in North Brunswick. The Patriots were prepping for their April 3 season-opener at Howell High…
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‘Bruce Waldman: New Works’
“Jazz Musicians #18,” etching The Monmouth Museum is hosting an exhibit of etchings and monoprints by Bruce Waldman, a printmaker, graphic artist and illustrator. Waldman has been teaching at the School of Visual Arts in New York City for more than 25 years. His prints are in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of…
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Garden State Film Festival boasts 163 films and events
The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) celebrates its 11th anniversary this year. Co-founded in 2003 by film industry veteran Diane Raver and the late actor Robert Pastorelli, the festival runs April 4-7 in the Paramount Theatre/Convention Hall complex in Asbury Park and other local venues. In addition to 163 film screenings, there will be a…
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Sandy Hook will open to the public May 1
BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Though it may not look exactly the same, Sandy Hook will be open to the public as of May 1. Visitors will be able to hike, fish and visit some of the historic areas at the U.S. park, which has been closed since October after suffering more than $30 million…
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Library’s Food for Fines effort begins
Throughout April, participating branches of the Monmouth County Library will forgive library fines in return for food donations as part of the 2013 Food Drive to benefit the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Library patrons who have outstanding materials can bring their food items to the circulation desk at each library branch. In return,…
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business briefs
Qdoba Mexican Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept known for its fresh, quality ingredients and innovative Mexican fare, has opened a new location at the Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township. Every guest who visits the new restaurant between April 1 and April 7 will receive a Qdoba Rewards Card preloaded with a free order of chips…
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County seeks employers for job fair
Monmouth County will again offer employers and jobseekers the opportunity to connect at the Monmouth County Job Fair scheduled for April 19. The event is free for employers to reserve a table and for jobseekers to attend. The 2013 Monmouth County Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19 at…
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TAC heading in new direction
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — No longer will the Marlboro Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) strive to simply “do good” for residents who need a helping hand. Now, the group’s 1,500 members plan to “do just” by tackling problems that affect people nationwide. “It’s important for individuals, especially teenagers, to be passionate about something,…
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