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Blood donors can receive coupon for free haircut
The American Red Cross and Sport Clips Haircuts are teaming up to offer a free haircut coupon to those who donate blood or platelets during September. Those who come out to give blood or platelets Sept. 1-30 will receive a coupon for a free haircut via email several days after their donation. The coupon is…
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Blacksmith Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm
The Monmouth County Park System will hold a Blacksmith Demonstration from 1-3 p.m. on Sept. 11 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Come see what the Blacksmith is making in his workshop. This is a free event. For more information, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park…
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Bonsai Day set for Sept. 11
The Monmouth County Park System and the Deep Cut Bonsai Society will present Bonsai Day from 12-4 p.m. on Sept. 11 at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Experience this intricate and ancient art through demonstrations and displays, with experts on hand to answer questions. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call…
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Lakewood man facing numerous charges in Jackson
JACKSON – A resident of Lakewood was arrested in Jackson and charged with a multitude of violations following his alleged involvement in a police pursuit on the evening of Aug. 19. Jackson Police Capt. Steven Laskiewicz reported that at 8:38 p.m., Police Officer Mike Kelly was on patrol on North County Line Road when he…
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Weekend canoe rentals at Thompson Park
The Monmouth County Park System announces weekend canoe rentals at Thompson Park will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sept. 10, 11, 24 and 25 at Thompson Park, Lincroft. Canoes will be available for rent on Marlu Lake. All equipment is provided; a limited number of canoes are available. Open to ages 3 and…
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New Life Food Pantry seeks volunteers
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer HELMETTA — There is a desperate need for volunteer help at the New Life Food Pantry as the number of needy people rises. In operation since 2006, Kristen Tabert, pantry administrator, said they went from serving five to six Helmetta residents from donations received from the parish to now serving…
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Lions fill out boys soccer roster as season approaches
By Wayne Witkowski Eight players return to Jackson Liberty High School’s boys soccer team, but coach Brett Malinson decided to extend tryouts to a second week concluding Aug. 23, with some positions still up in the air until the end of the week. “We have a lot of open spots, so we’ve been figuring cuts,”…
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Auditions set for Princeton Youth Ballet
Princeton Youth Ballet will hold open company auditions for its 2016-17 season on Sept. 17 at Princeton Dance and Theater Studio, located at Princeton Forrestal Village, 116 Rockingham Row, Princeton. Call times are 1 p.m. for intermediate and advanced pointe dancers and boys ages 14 and up – interested applicants must attend a class prior to the audition…
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Woodbridge football team ready to move on to new season
By Jeff Appelblatt The start of the high school football season is one of the most anticipated events when the thought of a new school year approaches. All teams can’t deny they’re eager for the first kickoff of 2016. Every season is a chance for each student-athletes to show off the talent perhaps not shown…
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