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Birthday bash fit for a king set for June 4
MIDDLETOWN — The Monmouth County Historical Association will host its annual celebration of King George III’s birthday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4 at Marlpit Hall, the 18th-century home of Loyalist Edward Taylor located at 137 Kings Highway. Within the British Empire, including the American Colonies, celebration of the king’s birthday was one of the…
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Library will offer AARP driving course
The Old Bridge Public Library, in conjunction with AARP, will present the AARP Smart Driver Course 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 7 and 8 at the library main branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Topics will include the effects of medication on driving; how to reduce driver distractions; proper use of safety belts, air bags, anti-lock…
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Student artwork on display at libraries
The paintings, drawings and photographs created by Monmouth County Arts High and Arts Middle School students will be on display during June at the Manasquan Public Library, 55 Broad St., and the Oceanic Free Library, 109 Avenue of Two Rivers, Rumson. The exhibits feature work completed by 43 gifted and talented students who participated in…
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Monroe to hold May 30 Memorial Day services
The township of Monroe will sponsor Memorial Day commemorative events May 30. Wreath-laying and services are scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Veterans Monument in the township municipal complex, Perrineville Road, and 9:45 a.m. at Veterans Park, Avenue K. All Monroe and Jamesburg veterans organizations are invited to participate. Bus transportation will be provided for…
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Today’s Table at MCC: Learn to be a great cook
This summer, you can learn how to be a great amateur chef at Middlesex County College. “Today’s Table” will be held in Crabiel Hall’s state-of-the-art culinary lab. Come hungry and enjoy tastings of food prepared by the chef. Recipes are distributed. “This program is for cooks and non-cooks, and it is instructive, entertaining and fun,”…
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‘Raven to Dove’ exhibit slated for June
The Guild of Creative Art will exhibit “Raven to Dove,” featuring the works of Roberto Almeida, from June 4-29 at 620 Broad St., Shrewsbury. The opening reception of the exhibit will take place from 6-8 p.m. June 4 and feature “Winged Journey,” a live performance by Almeida at 6:30 p.m. Almeida is a Brazilian-born mixed-media…
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Manalapan-Englishtown school board adopts budget
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education has adopted an $88.77 million budget to operate the district from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The budget will be supported by the collection of $61.71 million in taxes from residential and commercial property owners in Manalapan and Englishtown. The…
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Surgeon appointed as cancer liaison physician
LONG BRANCH — Barnabas Health Medical Group’s fellowship-trained, board-certified breast surgeon, Manpreet Kohli, M.D., has received a three-year appointment as cancer liaison physician for the cancer program at Monmouth Medical Center. Cancer liaison physicians are an integral part of cancer programs accredited by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (CoC). Affiliated with the…
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Cultivating an attitude of gratitude
Miss Manners, Dear Abby and my favorite cousin are all going to be appalled, but I am going to say this anyway – thank you cards are a pain in the behind. I don’t mind an occasional “thank you” where a gal pens one nice note and then places it in an envelope and sends…
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