• Middlesex County College presents fundraising event

    Middlesex County College presents fundraising event

    Middlesex County College is offering a night of make-believe gambling on Feb. 26 in the College Center on its Edison campus. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; the games begin at 6:30 p.m. The admission fee of $75 includes full dinner buffet, open bar (beer and wine) and $50 in fake gambling chips. Participants must be…

  • ‘Little Mermaid’ auditions slated in Red Bank

    ‘Little Mermaid’ auditions slated in Red Bank

    Phoenix Productions will hold open auditions Feb. 18, 20 and 22 for its spring production of “The Little Mermaid” at 59 Chestnut St., Red Bank. All roles for adults are open. The musical, which will be performed at the Count Basie Theatre in April and May, will be directed by Keith Gissubel, with musical direction…

  • Angelina Brock

    Angelina Brock

    Angelina “Jean” Brock, 78, of Colts Neck, passed away on Feb. 2 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was born in Monmouth Junction, where she lived before moving to Colts Neck in 1958. Jean was the innovator and driving force for Brock Farms Family Christmas Wonderland, which brought joy to many families. She was…

  • Free tax assistance available at library

    Free tax assistance available at library

    The Long Branch Free Public Library will host free tax preparation by certified tax volunteers until April 15. The service is available for both Long Branch residents and nonresidents. The last day for electronic filing at the library is April 14. Assistance is available from 12-6 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 11…

  • Hitting the road with pets in tow

    Hitting the road with pets in tow

    Travel can be stressful enough. Here’s how to take a successful road trip with a dog or cat along for the ride By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With gas prices continuing to be cheaper than they’ve been in years, a record number of Americans are expected to take family road trips this year. And many…

  • Driving with arthritis

    Driving with arthritis

    Steering You Right With Sharon Peters Q: My dad has what appears to be increasingly profound arthritis and I’m worried about whether he can do what he needs to do when he’s driving. He claims he’s OK to drive and that he’s as solid behind the wheel as he ever was. I have my doubts,…

  • Casino Night fundraiser set for April 15

    Casino Night fundraiser set for April 15

    The Monmouth Day Care Center will host its first Casino Night fundraiser from 7-11 p.m. April 15 at 9 Drs. James Parker Blvd., Red Bank. All proceeds will benefit Monmouth Day Care Center, a nonprofit that provides childcare and early childhood programs. The event will feature food tastings provided by local restaurants, beverages, prizes and…

  • Black History Month concert series slated at arts center

    Black History Month concert series slated at arts center

    The Middletown Arts Center and Gold Rainbow Entertainment will present two concerts as part of a Black History Month series at 36 Church St., Middletown. “A Motown Tribute,” featuring Billy Brown, Herman Johnson and Retro Smooth, will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 20. Tickets are $25. The group will perform favorite Motown hits. Skip…

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