• Library presents Jazz Month

    Sandy may have played a bit of havoc with the programming schedules, but the Monmouth County Library will offer two free concerts and a lecture as part of its annual celebration of the art of jazz. “Roots & Riffs: An Introduction to Jazz and Its History” will be presented by the library’s own Jack Livingstone…

  • ‘Home for the Holidays’ recreates post-war Christmas

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Township of Ocean Historical Museum, 703 Deal Road, will host the exhibit “Home for the Holidays” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2. The Eden Woolley House, home of the museum, is transformed to tell the story of the first post-World War II Christmas,…

  • Girl Scouts adult volunteers needed

    The Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ (GSCSNJ) is seeking adult volunteers to help girls reach their full potential. Adults can choose from direct service positions such as troop leaders and program facilitators, as well as indirect service positions such as website managers and adult training facilitators. GSCSNJ helps build girls of courage, confidence,…

  • Monmouth County Library branches join in ‘One Book, One Community’

    The Monmouth County Library is once again participating in the “One Book, One Community” program. This year, activities will center on Kenneth Grahame’s classic, “The Wind in the Willows.” The “One Book, One Community” program is designed to unite the Monmouth County community through discussion, literacy, education and local arts events centered around one book.…

  • ‘United We Sing’ Nov. 18

    MIDDLETOWN — The public is invited to the 12th annual “United We Sing” celebration on Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. This intercultural service of music, word and dance presents voices of different faiths raised in joy and gratitude. Sponsored by the Monmouth Center for…

  • November events at Eatontown Library

    EATONTOWN — The Eatontown Public Library is hosting fun and exciting events during November. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 4-4:30 p.m. Learn about Mr. Toad, Badger and the rest of the Wild Woods animal friends. Make a craft and play a game. Participants will be eligible to win tickets to see “A Wind in the Willows Christmas”…

  • Dems regain control of Eatontown council

    Mayor: Shift means partisan politics is ‘out the window’ BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Democratic incumbent Councilman Anthony Talerico Jr. tallies votes as election results in the Eatontown Borough Council race come in on Nov. 6. NICOLE ANTONUCCI EATONTOWN — The political makeup of the Eatontown Borough Council has shifted after Democrats won both seats…

  • Share your cherished traditions

    Do you remember the excitement of lighting the eighth menorah candle; listening for reindeer hooves on the roof; being allowed to stay up to watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve; celebrating the seven principles of Kwanzaa; offering food and chanting the Buddha’s teachings? Does your family have a special holiday or festival tradition…

  • Despite storm, locals turn out to elect board members

    BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Despite superstorm Sandy causing chaos for county residents, many came out to elect members of local boards of education. Many districts took advantage of a new state law to move their elections from the spring to the general election on Nov. 6. Two newcomers are set to join the board…

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