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Park System sets activities for April 23 and 24
The Monmouth County Park System has announced activities planned for April. The Great Spring Perennial Plant Swap will be held April 23 at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Plant drop off will take place from 8:30-10 a.m., and plant selection from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring plants in one-quart, one-gallon or two-gallon containers and take home the…
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Park System sets activities for April 16
Seashore Scientist: Bivalves – The Ocean’s Amazing Natural Filters will be held from 12-1 p.m. on April 16 at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Activity Center, Long Branch. Learn about the incredible water cleaning ability of bivalves during this interactive discussion and do some hands-on experiments. Free. A knitting demonstration will be held from 1-3 p.m.…
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Center announces trip set for May 18
The Jewish Community Center, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison, announces a trip to the Apollo Theater with Mr. Mitchell, and a walking tour of Jewish Harlem with NYC tour guide Marty Schneit on May 18. The bus will leave the JCC on Oak Tree Road in Edison at 9 a.m. and return approximately at 6…
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Performers of the Week
The 2016 spring scholastic sports’ season has begun and here is a look at some local stars who shined during the opening week of action. BASEBALL Woodbridge High School pitcher Harry Rutkowski fanned 12 of the 16 batters whom he faced in leading the Barrons to a 9-0 victory over South Amboy. The senior allowed…
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Red Bank Republicans back two for council race
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — The borough’s Republican Party has chosen who they are going to support for the November general election, and it does not include incumbent Council President Cindy Burnham. According to borough Republican Chairman Sean DiSomma, the Party has decided to back Brian Hanlon, a financial adviser who has…
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Young Lady Knights ready for challenging Red Division
By Warren Rappleyea With a healthy lineup and several talented younger players, Old Bridge High School’s softball team will be looking to move up to .500 or better this spring after turning in a 7-14 record a year ago. Coach Mike Bilello’s Lady Knights could do even better, as evidenced by the team’s run to…
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Eatontown Cleanup Day set for April 17
The Pride in Eatontown Committee is organizing the annual Community Cleanup Day from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. on April 17. The rain date is April 24. Meet by 1 p.m. in the parking lot behind Borough Hall. The borough bus will be available to take volunteers who are without their own transportation to cleanup sites. DPW…
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Tips for healthy eating on a budget
By Lauren Pendergast, R.D.N. These days, eating healthy and delicious meals is all the rage. People are snapping beautiful pictures of what they eat on a daily basis and sharing them with the world with the click of a button. You don’t need to break the bank to join in the fun. Here are some…
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Seven ways Reiki helps you heal and be healthier
By Heidi Scanlon “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” ― Nikola Tesla It is well known that Nikola Tesla’s knowledge was way ahead of his time. Everything in the universe is energy and operates at a certain frequency or vibration — including us! In order…
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