• One good deed …

    AROUND TOWN AMY ROSEN It is that time of year again. Summer is a distant memory and the leaves are on the ground. We are entering the holiday season, a time when many of us rush around trying to do nice things for others and hoping that someone does the same for us. Those who…

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    The Spring Lake Heights branch office of Central Jersey Bank, N.A., is organizing the collection and delivery of nonperishable items for the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties throughout November. Nonperishable donations to the food bank may be dropped off in labeled containers at any of the 13 Central Jersey Bank locations until Nov. 30.…

  • Spitaleri family celebrates 105 years in furniture sales

    BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent The Spitaleri family: Jill, Anthony J. “Skeeter” III (back row l-r), Anthony J. IV (sitting), Jennifer and Justina (front row l-r). Inset: Kayla, Gabriella, Carmella Spitaleri. SOUTH RIVER — At the turn of the 20th century, the borough was a bustling town with a thriving business community. There were brickyards,…

  • Firehouse accepting donations for causes

    The Adelphia Firehouse, 925 Adelphia Road (Route 524), Howell, has partnered with Carecycle and is accepting donations of clean, gently worn clothing, shoes and sneakers to support sustainable living and the environment. Household items will not be accepted. Clothing bins are located outside the firehouse, and donations are accepted anytime. In addition, the Adelphia Fire…

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    • Artisan Studio, 9 N. Main St., Marlboro, will host its annual art show to benefit the Freehold Area Open Door food pantry from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 21. Visitors can view children’s artwork and bring a donation for the pantry. • The Sierra Club, Shore Group, will present Richard Bizub, director of…

  • Cub Scout troop holds cut-a-thon fundraiser

    Cub Scout Troop 180 at the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church held a cut-a-thon fundraiser at Salon Cemone, Manalapan. The staff of the salon all donated their time and gratuities back to the Cub Scout Troop. The Scouts volunteered their time sweeping, washing hair, assisting in cutting their own dad’s hair, and working at the counter.…

  • Holiday show will benefit charities

    The Company of Music, Theatre & Dance and its Performance Workshop Youth Ensemble will perform a “Christmas and New Year’s Spectacular” 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18-19 at the Millstone Performing Arts Center, Millstone. “Christmas and New Year’s Spectacular” is a whimsical holiday show seen through the eyes of Mrs. Claus and boasts a cast and crew…

  • Girl Scouts send cookies to troops

    Howell Senior/Ambassador Girl Scout Troop 1190 recently completed its second Gift of Caring Girl Scout cookie collection drive for American soldiers overseas. Under the direction of Steffanie Rosko, a 16-yearold from Howell High School, 1,607 boxes of Girl Scout cookies were collected, sorted and delivered to the Toms River Armory in June. ARMS (American Recreational…

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