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County TV show kicks off fourth season
‘M onmouth in Focus,” the county’s monthly televised program, is on television and YouTube this February with a look at the county’s 2011 Organization Day that took place in January. “The fourth season of ‘Monmouth in Focus’ begins with at a look at what residents can expect from the Board of Freeholders this year,” Freeholder…
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datebook
The Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Monmouth Chapter day group, will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 17 at St. Mary’s Church hall, Colts Neck. Stitchers of all types of needlework and at all levels are welcome. Details: Ginger, 732-833-2504. Bennett Dunn will present his Buddy Holly show on Feb. 19 at…
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Storyteller’s art at Art Alliance
“Le Petite Fille” The themes of the February show at the Art Alliance of Monmouth County, Red Bank, are Black and White and Original Artists’ Books. The show includes work by members and nonmembers of the Art Alliance. The window artist is Katie Ann Stone, whose work is primarily concerned with the act of storytelling…
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Knights to host public-speaking contest
The Knights of Pythias of New Jersey will host its annual public-speaking contest for high school students this spring. The speak offs and finals are open to the public. This year’s topic will be “In the United States, plea bargaining undermines the criminal justice system.” The contest will be held at several locations in New…
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Freehold Borough K-8 schools revising goals
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough K-8 School District is in the midst of a strategic planning initiative in order to “create an organization-wide mission, a vision that directs, motivates and inspires all members of the educational community to work together for the common good,” according to Superintendent of Schools…
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Domestic violence volunteer victim advocates needed
For more than 30 years, 180 Turning Lives Around (180), a private nonprofit organization, has been dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual violence, which affects the community . Starting in March, 180 will be conducting a training course for Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) volunteers. Applications are being accepted for the program and interviews…
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Councilman supporting idea of shuttle bus to train station
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The Borough Council has passed a resolution supporting the idea of a shuttle bus that would run from the Freehold Borough bus station to the Matawan- Aberdeen train station. The council passed the resolution on Feb. 7. Council President George Schnurr presented the plan to the governing…
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MOMS Club welcomes new members
The Mothers Offering Mothers Support (MOMS) Club of Howell-West is seeking new members. Any moms seeking new friends and local activities to enjoy with their children are welcome to join. Events include age-appropriate playgroups, book and movie clubs, story times, and trips to local attractions. The group conducts monthly business meetings at 10 a.m. on…
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4-H teens’ seedling sale starts
I ndividuals who are thinking about planting trees in their landscape this spring will want to know that the Monmouth County 4-H Teen Council may have just the right species at the right price. Colorado blue spruce, Norway spruce, Douglas fir and white pines are the four varieties of evergreen seedlings available in bundles of…
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