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John McDermott will be at the Hazlet Township Library on Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss his book, “A Legend in His Own Mind.” In his book, McDermott, who starred at Raritan High School and Brookdale Community College in basketball, chronicled his basketball life, his descent to drug and alcohol addiction and his recovery.…
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Asbury Park 5K to be run on Aug. 11
The streets of Asbury Park will be flooded with runners and race walkers on Aug. 11 when the town hosts the Ninth Annual Asbury Park 5K. The race, conducted with the cooperation of the Jersey Shore Running Club and the Shore Athletic Club, will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Fifth Avenue between Ocean Ave. and…
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MU men’s soccer team faces challenging 2012 schedule
Play exhibition match against Northwestern at home Aug. 14 A home opener against fellow NCAA Tournament second-round competitor Providence College highlights the 2012 Monmouth University men’s soccer schedule. The Hawks will look to earn their eighth straight Northeast Conference (NEC) regular season championship and fourth straight NCAA Tournament berth this fall. Head coach Robert McCourt…
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Committee is looking to bring lacrosse teams to Middletown
High school teams could start programs next spring BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Six Middletown residents have formed a committee and they are working toward launching lacrosse teams for boys and girls at Middletown High School North and Middletown High School South. The committee, which is seeking 501(c) nonprofit status, faces a daunting task of raising…
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NCAA certification brings legitimacy to summer basketball camp
Maroon and White camp attracts top Shore high school teams BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent St. John Vianney’s Vanessa Pinho (l) puts up a shot in front of Marlboro’s Nicole Shatsky during the Aug. 2 game in the Maroon & White Girl’s Summer Basketball Tournament. The tournament, which received NCAA certification this year, was held in…
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Shop, stroll, dine & unwind in Keyport
KEYPORT — The Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative (KBBC) is presenting Keyport Thursdays, a weekly event featuring an outdoor farmers market and live music on the bayfront, along with extended merchant hours. The Keyport Farmers Market, now in its fourth year, will feature local Jersey Fresh farm products and fresh food vendors. This year the market…
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Six tips for boosting back-to-school success
Excitement, anticipation, anxiety — back-to-school time is filled with many emotions for both kids and parents. By planning ahead, parents can make gearing up for the start of the school year a fun experience that eases the transition while boosting enthusiasm. Consider the six ideas below to help position students for success before heading back…
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Save on back-to-school clothes shopping
Parents can visit department store websites to find great deals on back to school clothing for their kids. The back to school season can be bittersweet. Parents may miss having their youngsters around the house when summer officially ends, but it’s also fun for parents to watch kids partake in all that school has to…
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Area businesses ready for the back-to-school season
Allegro Dance Academy Allegro Dance Academy is a familyfriendly studio located in Union Square, Middletown, that offers class in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, Zumba, modern and Pilates for the recreational and the preprofessional student.The students have been accepted into programs for the NYC Rockettes, Joffrey Summer Intensive,The Rock, STEPS on Broadway and…
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