• Get help with FAFSA

    Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the “FAFSA”, is the first step in applying for financial aid for college. High school graduates planning to attend college in September or January and parents new to navigating the college experience can attend free workshops to help them complete their 2011-12 financial aid application online. Both…

  • Volunteers needed for Clearwater Festival

    New Jersey Friends of Clearwater is seeking volunteers to help with its 36th environmental festival 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 20. The festival will once again take place in Sunset Park located on Main Street, between Fifth and Sunset avenues in Asbury Park. The list of volunteer assistance needed includes: festival set up, access, stage hands,…

  • Gardens needed for Keyport GardenWalk

    The Keyport Garden Club is seeking Keyport gardeners who would like to include their garden in Keyport Garden Walk to take place 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 9-10, 2012. Keyport GardenWalk is a free tour of the public and private gardens in the borough. Visit keyportgardenwalk.org for a GardenWalk application. For more information, email…

  • Brookdale Community College’s Education Open set for Sept. 15

    MIDDLETOWN — Brookdale Community College’s 32nd Anniversary Education Open Golf Tournament will be held at Eagle Oaks Golf Club, Farmingdale, on Sept. 15. The day of golf, gifts, good food and goodwill will help the foundation make education accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and aspirations. Over the past five years, the Brookdale…

  • N.Y. man arrested in connection with three-county crime spree

    BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI and CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writers ABERDEEN — Police arrested a Staten Island man accused of about 40 burglaries in 11 municipalities across Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean and Morris counties. William H. Rusch, 41, of Staten Island, N.Y., was arrested July 21 and faces charges of burglary, theft and criminal mischief. The charges stem…

  • Clearwater Fest in Asbury Park Aug. 20

    The 2011 Clearwater Festival, a free, family-friendly celebration of the earth’s resources with live music, food, fun and environmental exhibits, rolls into shady Sunset Park in Asbury Park on Saturday, Aug. 20. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Clearwater Festival is sponsored by the nonprofit New Jersey Friends of Clearwater, founded…

  • At the fair

    Jayne Hornich, 4, enjoys a ride at the Monmouth County Fair on July 30. The fair was held at the East Freehold Showgrounds in Freehold Township, July 27-31. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Used vehicle donations to FCS made easier

    Family & Children’s Service (FCS), Long Branch, is now accepting donations of used cars, trucks, boats, jet skis and even airplanes, through its vehicle donation program, 1-877-Cars-4-US. The new program, administered through Donation Line LLC, provides a hassle-free way for vehicle owners to dispose of their old vehicle, even if it’s not working, and make…

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