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    Allentown High School’s Zach Duymich (10) goes up for a basket during the Redbirds’ recent scrimmage against Manchester on Dec. 8 in Allentown. The Redbirds officially tip off the 2011-12 season on Friday, Dec. 16, when they host Steinert at 7 p.m. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Peddie Aquatics swimmers set team records at Classic

    Peddie Aquatics Association hosted the Thanksgiving Classic, a USA Swimming meet, at the Peddie Aquatics Center in Hightstown. More than 1100 swimmers from 16 teams competed in the two-day event. Peddie swimmers won 64 events and medaled in 180 at the meet. The weekend also saw two team records tumble. Swimming in the 6 and…

  • Heart of N.J. Chorus seeks ladies who sing

    Women who like to sing are encouraged to discover their inner diva with the Heart of New Jersey Chorus, Sweet Adelines International. Members stress that the chorus is more than just an a cappella ensemble, it is a family who enjoy getting together each week, sharing friendships as well as great music. Guests are welcome…

  • BUNWC to meet, host speaker Dec. 20

    The Brandeis University National Women’s Committee (BUNWC) Tri- County Chapter will hold its next meeting at 2 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Robbinsville branch library, 42 Allentown Robbinsville Road. Guest speaker Dr. Naomi Vilko, a wellknown psychiatrist who has a practice in Princeton, will present “Love and Sex in the Golden Years.” Dr. Vilko will…

  • Teenager enjoys role in ‘Nutcracker and I’

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Aidan Benavides MARLBORO — While the thought of walking onto a stage in front of a crowd of strangers might cause some teenagers to abandon the idea of participating in a school play, Aidan Benavides of Marlboro has no such worries. Aidan, 13, a Marlboro Memorial Middle School student, is…

  • Future of racing in doubt at Monmouth Park

    Legislature must approve 2012 season by Dec. 20 BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer The fate of the 2012 racing season at Monmouth Park was in doubt this week after an investor dropped out of an agreement to take over operation of the Oceanport racetrack. Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-12th District) confirmed Monday that businessman Morris Bailey walked…

  • Volunteers needed for crisis hotline

    Volunteers are needed for CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties, a nonprofit charity that offers a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline that also provides information and referrals to community resources. All calls are free, confidential and anonymous. The training will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 2 and run for 15 weeks. For additional information…

  • Celtic Christmas

    Charlie Zahm performs early American and Celtic style Christmas music during an afternoon Christmas concert at the Upper Freehold Baptist Church, Imlaystown, Dec. 10. BETTY BAILEY

  • Dutch ancestry group seeks members

    The Holland-America Group brings together Dutch-speaking people in Central Jersey for three to four lunches annually at restaurants in Monmouth and Ocean counties and during the summer for a barbecue. A New Year’s Eve party for members will be held Jan. 1 at a member’s house in Freehold. Dutch-speaking people who are interested in joining…

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