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Scout leader named to national post
The Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America, has announced that Stan Weinstein of Long Branch has been appointed as National Deputy Scouting Officer of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA. In this role, he will be responsible for coordinating programs, scouting activities and policies, and releases with all Jewish War Veteran Posts. Weinstein is…
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Hospice volunteer training at care center
There will be two training programs for individuals interested in becoming hospice volunteers in Monmouth County on Feb. 19 and March 19 at the Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Monmouth Medical Center, 300 2nd. Ave., Long Branch. The Feb. 19 program will include eight evening sessions from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The March…
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February events at Eastern Branch library
SHREWSBURY — Family craft time, performances and book discussions are among the programs taking place at the Eastern Branch library this month. Family Drop-In Valentine Workshop, all ages, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. Participants will make a valentine for someone special. The library will provide the materials for families to make a…
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February events, programs slated at Red Bank Library
Adult programs at the Red Bank Public Library in February start with the Artists’ Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Artists seeking inspiration, motivation and time to devote to their work are invited to attend the workshop on the first Thursday of each month. Red Bank artist Joe Bergholm is artist-inresidence.…
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T.F. district scrutinizes security at schools
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — The Tinton Falls School District is considering what safeguards should be added to security measures already in place at all three district schools, according to Board of Education President Peter Karavites. “We value our kids more than anything and we are on top of trying to keep…
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Mismanagement of Fort Hancock must not be repeated
This letter was prepared because I was unable to attend the National Park Service (NPS) meeting on Jan. 23 concerning the future plans for decommissioned Fort Hancock at Sandy Hook. I have followed and been critical of the NPS’s improper and illegal attempt to outlease the Fort Hancock properties, which resulted in the NPS entering…
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What will you be doing on Darwin’s special day?
CODA GREG BEAN When I read the story in The New York Times last Saturday that U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (N.J.-12th District) had introduced a resolution designating Charles Darwin’s birthday — Feb. 12 — as Darwin Day, my first thought was: Uh-oh! You’re gonna get some grief for this! There he was in the photo…
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Band of the Two Rivers seeks new members
FAIR HAVEN — The Band of the Two Rivers is looking for new members. The band was formed in 1997 and has grown to 20-25 players, who have performed before audiences in Atlantic Highlands, Eatontown, Fair Haven, Fort Monmouth, Little Silver, Middletown and Red Bank. No audition is required. Rehearsals are held Wednesdays 7:30-9 p.m.…
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Benefit for Latino scholarship fund
The SOURCE Foundation at Red Bank Regional High School is sponsoring a fashion show and gift auction on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 12-3 p.m., at the Buona Sera Restaurant, 50 Maple Ave., Red Bank. Proceeds will benefit the Andrew Kroon Memorial Scholarship Program, which provides scholarships for qualifying college-bound Latino students at Red Bank Regional…
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