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The 630-mile ride of her life
Local woman competes in 2011 Mongol Derby BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Sophia Mangalee, of Eatontown, ventured to Mongolia to compete in The Mongol Derby, the world’s longest wild horse race. There is only so much training one can do before being put to the test. The Mongol Derby is the world’s longest wild horse…
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Millstone’s Halloween parade set for Oct. 30
Millstone’s 22nd annual Halloween parade will be held Oct. 30. Parking, registration and parade lineup will take place behind the Clarksburg Inn on Route 524/Stagecoach Road, between 1:45 and 2 p.m. Donations of individually wrapped candy are needed and can be dropped off through Oct. 21 at the Millstone Firehouse on Route 524 between 7:30…
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Free manicure with digital mammogram
The Women’s Health Center at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold will provide a gift certificate for a free manicure to every woman who comes in to the center for a digital mammogram during the month of October. Women who have digital mammograms will receive a gift certificate for a free manicure from Serenity Spa and…
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Enjoy the autumn in Monmouth County parks
There’s lots to be thankful for this November, including the many activities offered by the Monmouth County Park System. Throughout the month, the park system has planned family-friendly activities. The schedule is as follows: Stirring Up History, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 5 at Historic Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold. Watch a spoon take shape. See a…
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Story of local Jews to be told in photos
The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County invites the community to view “Monmouth County’s Jewish Experience in Pictures: A Photography Exhibit,” which will be held at the museum through March 4. The photographs on display capture in pictures the people, architecture, families, traditions, history and faith of the county’s Jewish population, past and present. The…
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Observe the shaving horse at Walnford
Objects will be crafted from rough wood at the shaving horse using simple hand tools at “Stirring Up History” being held at Historic Walnford, Walnford Road in Upper Freehold. Attendees can watch a spoon take shape and see a log transformed into a utilitarian object 1-4 p.m. Nov. 5. To learn more about this activity,…
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Historical Association will host Oktoberfest
The Monmouth Country Historical Association (MCHA) will host its second annual Oktoberfest celebration 7-10 p.m. Oct. 21 at the 300-year-old Allen House, located at the intersection of Broad and Sycamore streets in Shrewsbury. Attendees will enjoy an all-you-can-eatand drink evening of local beer, wine, and barbecue while experiencing a private tour of one of the…
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Roosevelt Public School seeks key communicators
ROOSEVELT — In an effort to keep community members informed and provide themwith a venue to express ideas and concerns, the elementary school seeks to establish a network of key communicators. Roosevelt Public School will host a meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 for those interested in joining the network. Key communicators would be contacted…
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State urges motorists to drive with caution during deer breeding season
More white-tailed deer are on the roadways with the arrival of the fall breeding season. Motorists should remain alert for deer, especially during the morning and evening commutes when visibility may be poor and deer activity is likely to be higher, according to a press release from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). “White-tailed deer…
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