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The Long Branch Senior Center is now offering low-impact aerobics Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. with Hank Dean ($3/class) and Fridays at 10:15 a.m. (registration required) with Arlene Rudo. The program is designed to strengthen, tone and stretch the entire body. Suitable for most levels. Open to center members. Details: 732- 571-6542. ***** The Greater Township…
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Healthy Habitats contest under way
Conservation Habits=Healthy Habitats is the theme for the 2010 Conservation Poster Contest, sponsored by the Freehold Soil Conservation District and the N.J. Association of Conservation Districts. Students in grades 2-12 in Middlesex and Monmouth counties are invited to learn about the importance of creating and maintaining healthy habitats. By practicing conservation habits, students can have…
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Ocean Library has something for everyone
The Ocean Township Library, 701 Deal Road, will host the following events this September: • Adult Book Club Discussion, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 1. Discussion of “The Surrendered” by Chang-Rae Lee. Lee’s masterful fourth novel bursts with drama and human anguish as it documents the ravages and indelible effects of war. Copies of books are available…
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Beach Bash slated for Sept. 12 in Belmar
Autism Family Services of New Jersey (AFSNJ) will be hosting its sixth annual Beach Bash Sept. 12 in Belmar. The Beach Bash is the premiere beach event on the Jersey Shore for the autism community. Over 5,000 individuals attended last year’s event, and the 2010 Beach Bash is on track to be the largest to…
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Tire Amnesty Month for county residents
From now until Aug. 31, Monmouth County residents can drop off up to eight car tires at the Aberdeen Township Department of Public Works yard through the county’s Tire Amnesty Month program. Tires can be dropped off at the facility, 147 Lenox Road (west of Cliffwood Avenue), Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30…
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Looking for ‘Trout in the Classroom’ teachers
Freehold Soil Conservation District, in partnership with the N.J. Division of Fish and Wildlife, is looking for teachers in Middlesex and Monmouth counties who are interested in raising trout in the classroom. “Trout in the Classroom” (TIC) is a supplementary, handson activity that engages students and helps to connect them to real-life water quality, fish…
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‘Quilting: Looking Forward’
Monmouth University is hosting an exhibition of beautiful, handcrafted quilts from the last 35-40 years. “Quilting: Looking Forward” celebrates the official naming of the Monmouth University Pollak Art Gallery by Lois Broder, daughter of Life Trustee Maurice Pollak, who donated 10 acres of land to the university upon which the Pollak Theatre and Gallery are…
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sport shorts •••
Kristen Coyne and Kelly Finnigan received 2010-11 scholarships from the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association (SBOA) of New Jersey in winner’s-circle ceremonies on Friday (July 30) at the Meadowlands Racetrack. Coyne, who also was a recipient in 2009, accepted a $5,000 award, while Finnigan, whose brother, Gary Jr., was a previous winner, received $2,500. Both…
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