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Free flu shots in R.B.
The Visiting Nurse Association Health Group is providing free seasonal flu shots every Wednesday at their two regional locations in Red Bank and Manasquan for adults and children over 12 years of age. Pediatric flu shots for children under 12 are by appointment only. Shots are available at 176 Riverside Ave. in Red Bank from…
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Troop lends a helping hand to Scouts impacted by Sandy
OCEANPORT — On Saturday, Feb. 9, a contingent of 20 Boy Scouts from Troop 3 in Manchester, Mass., will join forces with Boy Scout Troop 148 in Long Branch to participate in a superstorm Sandy-related community cleanup project in Oceanport. The Scouts from both troops will be working with the borough’s Office of Emergency Management…
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Little Silver businesses sponsor food drive for Lunch Break
LITTLE SILVER — The Little Silver Business and Professional Association (LSBPA) will sponsor its third annual community service project benefiting Lunch Break in Red Bank. The Have a Heart Food Drive — named for the campaign’s proximity to Valentine’s Day — begins Feb. 1 and will continue throughout the month with drop-off locations at businesses…
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Tenure discussion at Oceanic Free Library
Bob Galante of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, will discuss “Assessing the Teacher Tenure Debate” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 4 at the Oceanic Free Library, 109 Avenue of Two Rivers, Rumson. This presentation is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For more information or to register, call 732-842-2692.
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Ranney middle school’s magazine wins national literary awards
TINTON FALLS — The MAG, the middle school literary and art magazine at Ranney School, is continuing a winning tradition. Advisor Lorrie Benditt and the student editorial staff recently earned awards from the Columbia and American Scholastic Press associations for the “Origins” edition (Vol. 1) of 2011-2012 and “The Future of Technology” (Vol. 2). The…
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Red Bank library book sale Feb. 2
RED BANK — Special February events at the Red Bank Public Library begin with the Fourth Annual Used Book Sale presented by the Friends of the Red Bank Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A $10 fee allows early admission at 9 a.m. A Bag Sale, at which shoppers can…
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Valentine’s dinner honors Sea Bright officials for animal rescue work
All Fur Love Animal Rescue Inc. will host its second Valentine’s Dinner and Gift Auction on Feb. 7 at Our House restaurant in Farmingdale. The event will honor Sea Bright Mayor Dina Long and Police Chief John Sorrentino for their dedication to protecting Sea Bright’s feral cat population despite the tremendous devastation faced by the…
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Bone marrow donor sought for local youth
RED BANK — Bone marrow donors are needed for a 14-year-old Red Bank Catholic High School student battling acute myeloid leukemia. Tommy Cleary was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in April 2012. With treatment, he achieved remission after six months, but the disease returned last month. Tommy now needs a bone marrow transplant and his…
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Humanists host Darwin Day forum on Feb. 10
RED BANK — As part of the 2013 worldwide Darwin Day celebrations, Red Bank Humanists will host a special Darwin Day presentation at the monthly forum at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 10, at the Red Bank Charter School, 58 Oakland St. The special guest speaker will be Michael A. Palladino, dean of the School of Science…
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