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‘Around and About’
“Summer Day” by Robert Grunke Sandy Hook forms the backdrop for an exhibit by local artists Vicky Culver and Robert Grunke, who have teamed up once again to present “Around and About.” From photo collages by Culver, of Howell, to local and urban scenes by Grunke, of Matawan, the works highlight what we see daily…
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Music of Sinatra comes to Allaire Park
Jack Giampalmi & Jack’s Band will be performing “Frank Sinatra: His Music … My Way,” a tribute to “Ol‘ Blue Eyes,” at The Historic Village at Allaire State Park, Route 524, Wall Township. The performance will be held in theAllaire Village Chapel Sept. 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. Advance ticket purchase is recommended since…
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Vendors are being sought for a Senior Expo to be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Jackson Senior Center. Last year’s Senior Expo had 300 seniors in attendance and 50 vendors. Transportation can be provided for seniors who do not drive. The cost for a table is $200 without…
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business briefs
Dance Energy NJ will host a grandopening celebration from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Jackson Square Mall, 180 N. County Line Road, Jackson. The event will feature refreshments, pony rides, a bounce house, face painting and more. Dance Energy will offer ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, contemporary hip-hop and acrobatics, as well…
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Young man faces tough road in coping with loss
Corbin Mayo was 11 when his dad was killed at the World Trade Center BY JENNIFER LILONSKY Rutgers University Student Corbin Mayo Until the body of his father, Robert, was recovered from the rubble of the World Trade Center a month or two after his death, Corbin Mayo of Marlboro could not accept the loss.…
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After two decades of self-reliance, animal sanctuary seeks help
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Above: Storm, a Siberian husky who loves to play and run, awaits adoption at Kind Heart Rescue in Upper Freehold Township. Below: Bam, a brown agouti rabbit who was saved from slaughter, is among the animals up for adoption. UPPER FREEHOLD — Times are tough for Kind Heart Rescue. Donations…
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Join the Moment of Remembrance
A mericans are being encouraged to come together as a nation for the Moment of Remembrance at 1 p.m. EDT on Sept. 11, 2011. The event will memorialize the lives lost during the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, with one minute of reflection marked by the ringing of bells, sounding…
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Elk Fest will be held 1-11 p.m. Sept. 17 at the New Egypt Elks Lodge,105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted. Ticket price of $25 for adults ages 18 and up, $10 for children ages 6-17, and free for ages 5 and under will include food, entertainment, draft beer and one raffle ticket (not sold separately/must be…
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Officials: Beware of scams
For residents who are facing the task of clearing debris, repairing homes and draining flooded property in the wake of Hurricane Irene, officials are warning them to be wary of suspicious offers of assistance. “It is an unfortunate fact that disasters attract their share of con artists and frauds, from fly-by-night home improvement contractors to…
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