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Walkers sought to help improve lives of residents with hearing loss
New Jersey residents of all ages are invited to join the Garden State Walk4Hearing to support New Jersey residents with hearing loss. The 5K walk, sponsored by the Hearing LossAssociation of New Jersey (HLA-NJ), will take place at Mercer County Park West in West Windsor on Oct. 15. Anyone who is interested in hearing loss…
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Jewish museum to sponsor juried photography exhibit
The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County is issuing a call for entries into an open juried photography exhibit that will be held at the museum from Sept. 20, 2011, to March 4, 2012. The goal of the exhibit is to capture in pictures, through the art of photography, Monmouth County’s Jewish experience. Subject content,…
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Monmouth fair offers family entertainment
From hip-hop to big band, entertainment at the Monmouth County Fair has a different flavor each night. Hiphop dance group Illstyle and Peace Productions kick off the fun when they take the stage on July 27 at 8:30 p.m. and 9:20 p.m. Rooted in hip-hop, the group blends an eclectic mix of dance and performance…
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Girl Scouts to benefit from Golf Classic
The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore raised more than $68,000 at its annual Golf Classic held on May 24 at the Pine Barrens Golf Club in Jackson. More than 100 attendees enjoyed a day of golf while helping more than 15,000 girls in Monmouth and Ocean counties grow to be strong, confident women, according…
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Cell tower application has unresolved issues
BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — A vote on an application that proposes the construction of a wireless telecommunications tower on an Amboy Road parcel has been delayed until September. During the Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment’s July 19 meeting, an application being presented by representatives of T-Mobile Northeast LLC wrapped up, but with only…
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Trip was magical family fun
AROUND TOWN AMY ROSEN We recently returned from a Walt Disney World vacation with our three sons and their girlfriends (and one fiancée). A family vacation is lots of fun, but it is also a process that involves lots of planning. The anticipation of the departure day is half the fun, unless you’re the one…
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‘Hairspray’ will stop at Strand for two shows
Mary DiGangi (r) of Howell plays Tracy, the misfit who wins the boy, played by Anthony Marone of Freehold, much to the dismay of his former girlfriend, played by Danielle Goldstein of Forked River, when the hit musical “Hairspray” comes to the Strand Center, Lakewood, on July 30. Mary DiGangi of Howell will star as…
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Park system directory to be released Aug. 1
Want to go on a full-moon bat walk? How about enjoying a family flashlight scavenger hunt? Or getting outdoors with your canine friend for hiking with your dog? Check out the Monmouth County Park System’s fall issue of its directory for these and other upcoming arts and crafts, nature, recreation and sports programs. Available in…
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CentraState brings back tradition of Ball Queen
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer The CentraState Healthcare Foundation is reviving a tradition from days gone by and bringing back a Ball Queen Contest this year in honor of the 50th anniversary of its Charity Ball. The contestants in the 2011 Celebration Ball Queen Contest will be attending Olde Freehold Day at Lake Topanemus, Pond…
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