• Democrats seeking candidates in Howell

    The Howell Township Democrats are seeking two candidates to run for seats on the Township Council in November. Those interested must be interviewed and appointed by Sept. 15. Anyone wishing to be considered can call 732-938-7927 or forward a résumé, including telephone number, to [email protected] as soon as possible.

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    • CARE Animal Rescue of New Jersey will host a puppy adoption from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 at PetSmart, Route 9, Manalapan. Details: 732-239-3886. • A Sunday Cruisers car show will be held 1:30-4 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Clifmar Diner, Brook Plaza Shopping Center, 2010 West County Line Road, Jackson. The…

  • Golf outing will help child with rare illness

    Sponsors and players are sought for a golf outing to be held Sept. 13 at Pine Barrens Golf Club, Jackson, to benefit Brandon Blair, 13, of Beachwood, who has a partial chromosome deletion, a condition so rare it has no name. Brandon, who was given three months to live when he was born, is one…

  • Free program on senior issues Aug. 17

    The Orchards at Bartley, 100 North County Line Road, Jackson, will sponsor a free presentation on Aug. 17 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Dinese Caleskie will speak about the importance of increased physical activity for seniors staying active and provide information on improving nutritional health. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Details: 732-730-1700.

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    An experienced coach is looking for players for a new U15 girls travel team that will play in the Monmouth Ocean Soccer Association (MOSA) during spring 2011. The team is expected to participate in an indoor league in January and in at least one tournament before the start of the season. The team already has…

  • Recruiting service aids athletes and parents alike

    BY SHAWN LAYTON Correspondent In case you haven’t heard, Metuchen might just be one of the best-kept secrets in the high school basketball world. In the not too distant past, Jayson Williams, a graduate of St. Joseph, was the high school basketball player of the year before leading Duke University to the national championship in…

  • Cheesequake baseball team enjoyed promising summer

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Cheesequake 9U all-star team had a solid summer season, and coach John McDevitt has high hopes for the future. Cheesequake served as the host team for the Cal Ripken District 10 playoffs. McDevitt’s team went 2-2 in pool play, defeating both Holmdel and Matawan but qualified for the semifinal on…

  • Old Bridge tennis tourney is for players of all skills

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Tennis anyone? There will be plenty of tennis starting on Monday (Aug. 16) when the 40th annual Old Bridge Tennis Tournament gets under way at the Municipal Complex. Several hundred people compete each year at the tourney that Director Brian L. Whiteman termed “a fun event, open to anyone.” Sponsored by…

  • Building skills

    Jake Rizick, 12 (l) and Prasat Mohan, 11, practice their skills during a two-touch drill on Aug. 5 at the South Brunswick Vikings Soccer Camp held at Crossroads South Middle School. ERIC SUCAR staff

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