• business briefs •••

    Mission Dance, a popular local cover and wedding/special event band, has been selected for the 2010 Best of Freehold award in the entertainers category by the United States Commerce Association. The award recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that it believes have achieved exceptional marketing success in their…

  • Foundation to host golf outing Sept. 21

    The Foundation for Manalapan-Englishtown Regional Schools is hosting a golf tournament on Sept. 21 at Knob Hill, Route 33, Manalapan. The event will include a barbecue lunch, a four-person scramble, an awards dinner and auction. All golfers will receive a complimentary round of golf for a future visit to Knob Hill. To register online go…

  • datebook •••

    • CentraState Medical Center Auxiliary will host a trip to the Trump Marina Hotel in Atlantic City on Sept. 3. The cost of $27 includes $25 back for coin slots plus $5 for food. No one under age 21 will be allowed on the trip. Checks must be made out to the CentraState Hospital Auxiliary.…

  • Students broaden artistic horizons

    Michaela Spellman of Howell attended the musical theater program of the Pre-College Summer Institute at the University of the Arts, Philadelphia. The program is designed for serious performers interested in acquiring greater skill and expression in musical theater performance. Students take daily technique classes in music, dance and acting, and rehearse a program of stylistically…

  • auditions •••

    The Bimah Players Community Theater of Monroe Township will hold auditions for “Autumn Tales” from 3-6:30 p.m. Aug. 22 and from 5-8:30 p.m. Aug. 24-25 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., Monroe Township. Needed are actors and children ages 10 and over. Actors will audition by reading from the script. The show…

  • Change of venue announced for Freehold Idol finals

    FREEHOLD — Rich Gatto, the CEO of Downtown Freehold, has announced the following changes in the Freehold Idol summer contest series: • On Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. the finalists in the 15-22 age group will gather to sing in the Majestic Ballroom at the American Hotel, 18 E. Main St., Freehold. • On Aug.…

  • Silvert’s is ending long run in Freehold Borough

    FREEHOLD — After 81 years in Freehold Borough, Silvert’s Furniture on South Street is going out of business. Furniture Today reported that Silvert’s Furniture has hired Profit Management Promotions to conduct its going-out-of-business sale beginning today, Aug. 12. Furniture Today reported that Silvert’s President Larry Iserson said the closing of the 40,000-square-foot store is the…

  • sport shorts •••

    The Metuchen 11-year-old Little League District team capped off an actionpacked tournament season by winning the 2010 Williamsport District 10 11-year-old tournament. In a thrilling back-and-forth game that one had to see to believe, the Metuchen youths prevailed 17-15 over Franklin Township Little League to capture the District 10 title. The game fittingly ended with…

  • Metuchen’s Kim heads MGA’s Williamson Cup golf team

    Metuchen’s Peter Kim is one four top metropolitan area junior golfers who were selected to represent the Metropolitan Golf Association for the 47th playing of the Williamson Cup Inter-City Matches, They were schedule to be played on Tuesday (Aug. 10) at Essex Golf and Country Club in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. At 15, Kim, who starred…

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