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Alliance hosts annual Jean Townsend exhibit
“Jury of My Pears” by Tom Baker The Art Alliance of Monmouth County is hosting the 27th Annual Jean Townsend Award Exhibition. The themes of the March show are “Force of Nature” and “Beasts.” Works by artist Tom Baker are featured in the gallery windows. The Art Alliance is located at 33 Monmouth St. in…
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Skeletons of 1964 World’s Fair
DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN I ’ve always been enchanted by the 1,255- acre Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, home to the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair. Historic relics from this famous exposition include the massive, stainless-steel Unisphere globe; ghostly silhouettes of giant metal columns topped with futuristic flying saucer-like discs called the Astro-View Observation…
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March: Au revoir, winter
GREEN SCENE GOTTI KELLEY “Your garden will reveal yourself. Donot be terrified of this” — Henry Mitchell E very little sign of new life in the garden looks great at this time. At first glance, little seems to have changed, but wait … brown is changing to green, buds are swelling, and all over little…
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Style channel producers were recently at the Model Team offices in Ocean Grove filming a dozen of the agency’s discoveries. Style will air the feature in April, according to owner John Merriman. “We’re known for our new faces,” he said. “Many of our discoveries from the Shore have gone on to book worldwide print campaigns,…
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GOTCC to host luncheon, awards
The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) will hold its 27th annual Installation & Awards Luncheon noon April 19 at The English Manor, 1 English Lane, Wanamassa (section of Ocean). The event will offer networking time, a luncheon buffet, the installation of directors and award presentations. The master of ceremonies will once again be…
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NOTES
Mario Delano was recognized with the Silent Hero award by the Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean (IAATO) at the 36th annual dinner-dance on Feb. 25. Silent Hero recognition is awarded to the IAATO member who has served the association in its dedication to all the children of the community. Embroiderers’ Guild of…
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Historical association slates spring events
The Long Branch Historical Association has several programs planned for the spring. “Monmouth County Historical Landmarks” will be presented March 28. Author Randall Gabrielan will present readings from his book, autograph copies and provide inspiration to visit Monmouth County’s historic sites. Sophie Mangalee, marketing manager for Monmouth Racetrack, will speak April 25 on “Monmouth Park:…
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Monmouth Beach’s annual race is May 12
The Monmouth Beach School PTO in coordination with the Jersey Shore Running Club will host the 18th annual 3-Mile Run/Walk & Relay at 9 a.m. May 12 at the Monmouth Beach School. This anticipated community event offers something for all ages, including a 3-mile run, the Dolphin Mile for children age 12 and under, the…
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Monmouth University launches search for new president
WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University announced that it has begun a national search for a new president to succeed Paul G. Gaffney II, who will be retiring on June 30, 2013, after a decade of leadership. Robert B. Sculthorpe, ’63, chairman of the university board of trustees, assembled a 16-member search committee to oversee…
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