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WELCOME TO… Treasures of the Jersey Shore
Asbury Park: A renaissance for Monmouth’s city-by-the-shore BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Three Asbury Park icons, the former Howard Johnson’s on the boardwalk (now McLoone’s Asbury Grille and Supper Club), the historic Convention Hall and Tillie. JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Renowned for its rock ’n’ roll roots, diverse nightlife and a rising restaurant scene, the revitalization of…
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Jamesburg Elks to host fish dinners
Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, 74 W. Railroad Ave., will sponsor Fish-Fry Frydays beginning at 5 p.m. on Fridays through April 22. The menu will include a clam bar featuring clams on the half shell, shrimp in the rough or Manhattan clam chowder; a variety of seafood/fish served broiled or fried; choice of baked potato…
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Dr. Seuss drama
Sarah Wallace (l-r), Sabriyah McMillian and Marcus Aschettino participate in a drama workshop based on the Dr. Seuss book, “My Many Colored Days,” at the South River Public Library Feb. 28. Youth Stages conducted the literature-based workshop. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Fundraiser to fight leukemia, lymphoma
Chili’s Give Back Night to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is set for 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. March 10 at Chili’s, 867 Route 1 south, North Brunswick. Diners should present an event flier or mention that they are there for the Give Back fundraiser. The restaurant will then donate 10 percent of supporters’ checks to…
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Wetlands hike slated at Cheesequake Park
Aguided wetlands hike is set to begin at 1 p.m. March 13 at the Cheesequake Park Interpretive Center, Gordon Road, Old Bridge. The event is open to individuals ages 12 and up. For more information, call 732-566- 3208.
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Elks to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
The East Brunswick Elks will hold a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Party 7 p.m.-midnight March 12 at the Elks lodge, 21-B Oakmont Drive. The event will feature a complete Irish dinner with beer, wine and soda. Entertainment will be provided by White Vinyl. Tickets cost $25 per person. RSVP to Doug Dunzik at 732-570-1815 or…
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Dinner to benefit wounded Marine
A Colin Pascik Road to Recovery fundraising event will be held 6-11 p.m. March 12 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 30 Crescent Ave., Spotswood. The event is sponsored by the Cambridge Inn and Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907, both Spotswood, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 262, Monroe. U.S. Marine Corps Lance…
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Founding Fathers, Bible to be discussed
Rabbi Michael Monson, a teacher in the Judaic department of the Golda Och Academy, West Orange, and former editor-inchief, Jewish Publication Society, will offer a presentation titled “Two Covenants: Sinai and Philadelphia” 7:45 p.m. March 17 at Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. The rabbi will explore the influence of the Bible on…
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Cops vs. teachers at school fundraiser
TheMonroe Education Foundation will host a basketball game fundraiser 7 p.m. March 17 at Monroe Township High School, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe. Teachers will play against police officers. Tickets are $5. For more information, visit www.monroeedfoundation.org.
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