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Going in-sein on the beach
Charlie Orens (l) and Albin Wicki (second from left) lead a seining program at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth, Middletown, on Aug. 6. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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Clearwater festival theme: ‘Watching Over Mother Earth’
Annual festival set for Aug. 11 in Sunset Park BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer A butterfly alights on a young girl’s hand in the butterfly tent, a favorite with children who attend the festival. FILE PHOTO For the past 37 years, the New Jersey Friends of Clearwater (NJFC) Festival has been raising awareness about environmental…
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Middletown movie and food drive
Bring the family to watch the movie, “Hugo” (PG), at the Tonya Keller Community Center Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. The outdoor showing is the final date in the Middletown Summer Movie Series, hosted by Shore Flicks. Please help support local food banks by bringing a donation. The series is sponsored by JCP&L, Saker ShopRites,…
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State official says tourism boosts small businesses
Tourism chief tells women in business grants are available to promote travel destinations BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Grace Hanlon (l-r), director of the NJ Division of Travel and Tourism, and restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach and Lea Shave, director of the Northern Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce, during the Women in Business Luncheon on Aug. 2.…
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Fun Scouting Skills Day at Poricy Park
MIDDLETOWN — Poricy Park Conservancy in Middletown will host the 5th Annual Fun Scouting Skills Day at Poricy Park on Sept. 8. Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts are invited to explore Poricy Park and learn some scouting skills while having a funfilled day. Activities will include wilderness survival, challenge, leave no trace, U.S. flag 101,…
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Nike veterans to hold reunion
On Sept. 19, veterans of the U.S. Army’s Nike Guided Missile System will gather at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook for their first East Coast reunion. The reunion is sponsored by the “Alaska Nike Vets Association,” however, attendance is open to all Nike veterans regardless of where they were stationed. Through the use of their…
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Brookdale to host recruitment sessions
SHREWSBURY — Community members who are looking to brush up on job skills; meet new people while learning something new; or are considering going back to school but are not sure how to get started can access educational programs and lifelong learning opportunities at Brookdale Community College. Brookdale’s Office of Recruitment Services will present two…
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Hearing on Islamic Center expansion moved to Aug. 15
MIDDLETOWN — The third hearing on expansion plans for the Islamic Society of Monmouth County before the Middletown Township Planning Board has been moved to Aug. 15. According to township planner Jason Greenspan, the society’s hearing was removed from the board’s Aug. 1 agenda because representatives for the applicants requested additional time to revise the…
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Spotlight Players’ ‘Guys & Dolls’
MATAWAN — Roll the dice, rock the boat, and take a gamble as Spotlight Players of Matawan present the classic musical “Guys & Dolls.” Join the cast of gamblers, dancers and mission-goers as they sing and dance their way through beloved songs. Perfect for the whole family and fans of musical theater and comedy of…
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