• Millstone Cyclones to play for State Cup title Saturday

    The Millstone United Cyclones U13 girls travel soccer team will be playing for the State Cup championship on Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Wall Sports Complex in Wall Township. The Cyclones, who are ranked 30th in the state on gotsoccer.com out of 115 teams, will be matched up against the 13th ranked Beachwood Dragonflies in…

  • Volunteer helps others to look good, promotes well-being

    BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Sandy Marinko styles wigs for cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy. When Sandy Marinko retired a few years ago as a salon owner and hair stylist, she looked for a place to volunteer where she could interact directly with people who could use her talents. “I wanted something hands-on,” said Marinko, the…

  • Church will host Advent Village Dec. 3

    Experience the joys of a community atmosphere at the Advent Village at the Allentown Presbyterian Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3. Festivities will include carolers and musicians, a teen production of “The Last Straw,” food and shopping. The village shops will represent the missions of the Allentown Presbyterian Church offering creative gifts.…

  • Allentown H.S. to hold 20-year reunion

    Allentown High School class of 1991 is planning its 20-year reunion from 6:30-11 p.m. Nov. 25 at The Stone Terrace in Hamilton Square. Fee per person is $70. Check payable to Class of ’91 Jennifer Greco, can be mailed to Jen Greco, 28171 Gaunts Bridge Road, Columbus, NJ 08022. Further information can be found at…

  • Lecture on ‘Jews of the Civil War’ slated

    Rabbi Dr. Robert E. Fierstien, adjunct professor of Jewish Studies at Richard Stockton College, Galloway, will present a free lecture on “The Jews of the Civil War” at 1 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, 310 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold Township. Approximately 10,000 Jews served in the American Civil War…

  • BUNWC to meet, host speaker, Nov. 15

    Rabbi Eric Wisnia of Temple Beth Chiam in West Windsor will address the BUNWC Tri-County Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee and its guests 2 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Robbinsville branch library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. RabbiWisnia will speak about his mission to Cuba this past summer and his visit to the remaining Jewish…

  • 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. ANewYear’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 the group…

  • Park system seeking volunteer docents

    LINCROFT— The Monmouth County Park System is looking for volunteers to become docents/receptionists in four park locations. Are you 21 years of age or older and enjoy interacting with people? You may have what it takes to step into this new volunteer position. Docents welcome visitors and answer questions about facilities, exhibits, park history and…

  • Vernon, quit hacking your little brother!

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Although most of the up-and-coming generation has their finger on the pulse of technology, you’ve never seen a young man quite like our Vernon. He possesses all of the latest software and knows how to link his laptop with his iPad via his iPhone. In short, the kid pushes…

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