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Fall outdoor opportunities abound in New Jersey
Fall usually means the end of the beach season at the Jersey Shore — our state’s 130-mile coastline, not the MTV “reality” series. But, in fact, the shore season is far from over. For anyone who is not wild about heat, crowds and traffic, this can be the best time of year at the Jersey…
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Springsteen photographer to present “Streets of Fire”
This week in TheBeach- Photographer Eric Meola, whose career is synonymous with visionary images of musical icon Bruce Springsteen and vibrant depictions of the world’s exotic places, will sign copies of his latest book, “Streets of Fire,” at 8 p.m. Nov. 9 in Monmouth University’s Wilson Hall, West Long Branch. The signing will include an…
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Consumer Affairs warns people about ‘smishing’
The Monmouth County Department of Consumer Affairs wants every resident to be aware of “smishing,” the latest attempt to steal information from unsuspecting cell phone users. “As we rely on technology and our cell phones more, thousands of people are using the same technology to target and take advantage of cell phone users,” said Freeholder…
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Anniversary proceeds to be shared by town and arts group
ROOSEVELT — The borough’s wellattended 75th anniversary celebration, held the weekend of Sept. 22-23, brought in $1,150 in donations. At the Oct. 22 Borough Council meeting, Councilwoman Peggy Malkin reported that the funds would be split between the borough and the Roosevelt Arts Project by mutual agreement. Malkin also reported that she met with Rob…
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Atlantic Brass Quintet tops bill at Dec. 8 church show
FREEHOLD — This year’s annual Christmas concert hosted by the First Presbyterian Church will feature two nationally known performers. The Atlantic Brass Quintet will entertain guests with a unique Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8. The quintet is based in Boston. The group has won a Grammy award. Monmouth County’s Rock ’n Roll Chorus,…
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Old Bridge actor lands role in mob-themed web series
Paul C. Benjamin also branching out to production side of film industry BY ANGELA SANTORIELLO Staff Writer Paul C. Benjamin OLD BRIDGE — Actor, writer and producer Paul C. Benjamin is busy climbing the ladder of success. Benjamin, who is an Old Bridge resident, recently landed a role in “The Bar Series,” launching his career…
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Garden State Preservation Trust Green Acres grants welcomed
State Sen. Sam Thompson and state assemblymen Ron Dancer and Rob Clifton (all R-Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington and Middlesex), have announced that they have been informed by the state Department of Environmental Protection that several towns in their legislative district will be receiving Green Acres grants from the Garden State Preservation Trust. Manalapan, Allentown and Millstone…
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Youngsters welcomed into Sonshine Club
ALLENTOWN — The Sonshine Club, a children’s mission open to all youngsters in kindergarten through third grade, meets from 5:30-7 p.m. on the third Monday of every month from October through May at the Allentown United Methodist Church, 23 Church St., Allentown. The club offers interaction through music and story time, along with games, crafts…
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Concert-coffeehouse planned at church
UPPER FREEHOLD — Members of the community are invited to attend a free benefit concert/coffeehouse featuring local musicians at Emley’s Hill United Methodist Church in Cream Ridge on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. Pianist and vocalist Bart Spears, coordinator of music at Trinity United Methodist Church, Roebling, will appear. Jim Kramer will play guitar/banjo and…
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