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Vendors and crafters are needed for a winter wonderland and craft fair to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Elms Elementary School, Jackson. The event is open to the public. Details: Cindy Stoney at 732-928-7544 or [email protected].
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Family celebrates milestone birthday
Congetta D’Aquino Congetta (nee Ricciardi) D’Aquino celebrated her 100th birthday on Oct. 22 at a dinner at Capra’s Italian Restaurant in Lakewood. More than 70 family members and friends attended the party. Congetta was born in Calitri, Italy, in 1911. She traveled to the United States with her mother, Lucia Lampariello Ricciardi, and older siblings,…
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The Eye Center in Jackson, in the Jackson ShopRite Plaza, 260 North County Line Road, is collecting old eyeglass frames as part of the Lions Club of Jackson’s program to combat blindness around the world. Those who bring in their old frames will get $100 off their next eyeglass purchase during November. Dr. Rajeev Raghu,…
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Library will celebrate anniversary on Nov. 5
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its newest location at the Jackson Justice Complex, the Jackson library will hold a celebration on Nov. 5. Beginning at noon and continuing until 3 p.m., activities have been set for people of all ages and include crafts and games, Sparks the library mascot, Jen Slaw — juggler extraordinaire,…
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Young musicians will perform for charities
Music University of Freehold will be holding its biggest charitable event at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5. “Music From the Heart” will be held at Pine Grove Day Camp, 4010 Herbertsville Road, Wall Township. The event will showcase nine student bands. The bands, made up of Music University students ranging in age from 8 to 18,…
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Communications professional hired by FRHSD school board
BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District has a new spokesperson following the Board of Education’s appointment of NakellWilliams. Williams, who has been the community relations coordinator in the Asbury Park School District for two years, will become the communications specialist and district projects coordinator in the FRHSD. The position was previously…
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New Jersey official stresses financial literacy to teens
HOWELL — Last week, New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Tom Considine taught a financial literacy program to students at Howell High School. The class covered how to establish and preserve good credit, set up a budget, open checking and savings accounts, and guard against identity theft. Howell Principal Zina Duerbig introduced Considine…
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ARE WE THERE YET
Beginning to feel a lot like Christmas? No! LORI CLINCH ‘W ell, the weather outside is frightful.” At least that’s what our Little Charlie was singing as he poured himself a glass of juice last month. At the time the sun was shining and the temperature was no less than 70 degrees. “It’s not frightful,…
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Marking a milestone
The Parish Family of St. Monica Church, Jackson, celebrated the 100th birthday of Bridget Maitner on Sept. 30 with a fellowship dinner held at the parish hall. In attendance were her family members, friends and fellow parishioners, along with St. Monica’s pastor, the Rev. Scott Shaffer (r) and the Rev. Tom Petrillo. During the celebration,…
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