• Homeless veteran program coming to Fort Monmouth

    Soldier On provides support services, medical assistance BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer When Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian Burry learned about Soldier On, a program focused on helping homeless veterans, she took action to bring the program to Fort Monmouth. “There is nothing like this in New Jersey,” Burry said in an interview last month. “I…

  • ‘Let It Snow’

    “Copper Beech Tree, Thompson Park” by Christopher Evan Taylor of Lincroft, oil The Middletown Arts Center is hosting an exhibit of works relating to the theme of snow. “Let It Snow” features works of art in various media by local artists and MAC instructors who pay homage to the frosty season. The show kicked off…

  • Christmas musicale

    Diane Doolittle (far right), of Matawan, performs with the Jersey Shore-based Irish band Trinity during an “Irish and English Christmas,” the Matawan Historical Society’s annual Christmas Musicale on Dec. 4. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY Marian Lawlor, Middletown, and Joe Dunne, Manasquan, members of Trinity, perform during the musicale held at the Burrowes Mansion on Main…

  • DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS

    Christmas delights, Hanukkah lights LIZZ DINNIGAN Christmas was a lonely holiday when I was growing up, but that’s because my family celebrated Hanukkah. When I got married and became one-half of an interfaith couple, it was like winning the Christmas lottery. So we celebrate both holidays, and our children can enjoy the best of both…

  • Girl Scouts toast 100th anniversary honorees

    TheGirl Scouts of the Jersey Shore celebrated the remarkable accomplishments of the five 100thAnniversary Gala honorees during its annual Toast of the Holidays reception held Nov. 29 at Woodlake Country Club in Lakewood. The reception is one of many adult recognition events designed this year to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting. Katherine Durante…

  • Matawan H.S. singers to perform Dec. 18

    MATAWAN — Favorites from the past and present sung by the Matawan High School Vocal Ensembles will be the highlight of the holiday concert 4 p.m. Dec. 18 at the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, 883 Highway 34. Directed byAndre Baldasserini, the concert will range from pop settings to traditional carols to popular music such…

  • New snow removal rules for Mid’twn residents

    MIDDLETOWN — When the snow begins to fall in the coming months, township residents may have to adhere to new regulations regarding snow removal. Under an ordinance passed in September, residents and commercial property owners must remove snow and ice from sidewalks within 24 hours. If the snow is frozen to the ground, it must…

  • Middletown Library to show holiday movies

    The Middletown Township Public Library will host its annual Holiday Film Festival on Monday afternoons in December. The films are: Adam Sandler’s “Eight Crazy Nights” at 2 p.m. Dec. 12 and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” 2:30 p.m. Dec. 19. The films are free and will be shown in the Community Room. Light holiday refreshments will…

  • Cross of Glory Church rings in the holidays

    To ring in the holidays in a celebratory fashion, the Cross of Glory Lutheran Church in Aberdeen will host its fourth annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Carol Sing at 5 p.m. Dec. 11. The festivities will be held rain or shine at Cross of Glory, 95 Cambridge Drive. Santa Claus is expected to make an…

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