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    Thirty stuffed bears in various patterns and colors were created by volunteers who handcrafted the bears as a donation to Michael’s Feat, a nonprofit that assists families of seriously ill newborns. The bears will be delivered to the Neo-natal Intensive Care units (NICU) at Monmouth Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where they…

  • ‘Gimme Shelter’

    by Paul Bonelli Creating art that helps create homes is the focus of a new art exhibit sponsored by the Belmar Arts Council. Gimme Shelter” is on exhibit at the Boatworks, the arts council’s gallery space at 608 River Road in Belmar. Proceeds from sales of the artwork will benefit the Affordable Housing Alliance and…

  • DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS

    Birthday party brainstorm: Best places to celebrate LIZZ DINNIGAN Each year, parents confront the same issue: What am I going to do for my child’s birthday party? To make the location hunt easier, I’ve compiled a list of popular and unique party venues in Central Jersey, including an indoor pool, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, roller skating…

  • Longtime conservationist to take reins of county foundation

    New MCF executive director has ‘passion for land preservation’ BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent The new executive director of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) is a familiar face to many county residents. The nonprofit organization — founded in 1977 and dedicated to acquiring and preserving open space in the county, often partnering with other agencies to…

  • M’town teen job fair slated for March 28

    Middletown’s 21st annual Youth Job Fair will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. March 28 at High School North, 63 Tindall Road. The event, which is organized by Middletown Community Affairs Council, will bring together Middletown youth and employers to explore the possibility of full- and part-time job placement at no cost to the…

  • in the service •••

    Army National Guard Spc. Shawn E. Smith, son of George E. Smith and stepson of Sharri J. Smith of Cliffwood, is returning to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst after being deployed to Afghanistan, where he served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and…

  • business briefs •••

    Local entrepreneurs John and Maggie Ciocco have launched a local agency to meet the in-home care needs of Monmouth and Middlesex County residents. As part of a franchise specializing in non-medical and personal in-home and companion care for seniors, new mothers and individuals needing recuperative and continuing care, Home Helpers & Direct Link of Monmouth…

  • Keyport looking at auxiliary police force

    All-volunteer cops would enforce quality-of-life issues BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer KEYPORT — Residents can look forward tomore uniformed police officers on the Keyport beat without expecting a hit on the municipal budget. The Borough Council’s Police Committee is looking at establishing an auxiliary police force to help keep an eye on areas of enforcement within…

  • Brookdale CC to host New 2 You sale

    The New 2You Kids, a twice-a-year seasonal consignment sales event for children’s and maternity items, will be held March 13- 17 in the Recreation and Events Center at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. The event is the size of two indoor basketball courts filled with clothes, toys, furniture, books, videos and more. Parking in lot 6…

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