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Artwork sought for Keyport GardenWalk contest
Artists are invited to submit original artwork, in all forms of media, for the fifth annual Keyport GardenWalk Art Contest. Submissions must be received by March 1. Entries will be judged by a nonpartisan panel of art and graphics professionals. The winning entry will become the property of Keyport GardenWalk and be used for publicity…
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Healing hearts after losing a child
By Lisa Anderson Correspondent Ask any Mom or Dad what their worst fear is, chances are they’ll say it’s to lose a child. Losing a child changes everything. Forever. Every part of us. The why’s, what if’s and why me’s? The anger, the guilt, the sorrow, the empty chair … the bed forever made, or…
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Social work appointments available at library
Free social work appointments are available at the Long Branch Public Library at 328 Broadway. A Monmouth University School of Social Work intern will help clients learn about and navigate the social services system. To make an appointment, contact David Perez at [email protected] or 732-800-6504.
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(LB 2.4) Library offering services for veterans
The Long Branch Free Public Library at 328 Broadway will offer veterans the opportunity to access their benefits each Saturday, from 2-4 p.m., beginning Feb. 6. Stop by the library’s Technology and Career Center and learn how to access veteran benefits pertaining to education, health care, employment, budget help and military discounts and records. For…
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Dearborn Market to host orchid show
Thousands of spectacularly colorful flowers will brighten cold winter days at the 19th annual Deep Cut Orchid Society show. The largest orchid show in the tri-state area is scheduled for Feb. 11-14 at the Dearborn Market, Route 35, Holmdel. Exhibit hours are Feb. 11, 1-6 p.m.; Feb. 12-13, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Feb.…
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Sports shorts
The Monmouth County Park System will hold its 40th annual E. Murray Todd Half Marathon March 6. This 13.1-mile race takes runners through residential areas of Lincroft, Holmdel, Colts Neck and Thompson Park. The race begins at 9 a.m. at Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Race medals will be awarded to all registered…
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Eatontown library to host book sale
The Eatontown Public Library is currently hosting its Bi-annual Book Sale through Feb. 13 at 33 Broad St. Sale hours will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7-9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 2-5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday. The sale will feature over 3,000 books,…
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Women encouraged to ‘Go Red’ for heart disease on Feb. 5
The American Heart Association is uniting with companies, community organizations, families and friends to “Go Red” and “Glow Red” on Feb. 5 to spread the message that heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year—more than all cancers combined. Thousands of New Jerseyans will participate in National Wear Red Day…
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What are five gifts from shade trees?
Yes, we all love looking at stately trees, but have you ever considered them seriously as fellow-life-forms on the planet, in your neighborhood or maybe even in your back or front yard? In his children’s book “The Giving Tree,” Shel Silverstein personified a tree as a selfless, loving being, gladly giving it’s very life for…
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