• Digital photo classes offered this summer

    The Monmouth County Park System is offering an array of digital photography classes this summer at the Thompson Park Visitor Center, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. • Meet Your Digital SLR, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. July 7-Aug. 11: learn how to shoot in “manual” mode with confidence while unraveling the mysteries of aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white…

  • July packed with free events at park system

    In honor of Parks and Recreation Month, the Monmouth County Park System invites area residents to the following free activities planned for July: • “ July 4, 1776,” 1-4 p.m. July 3-5 at HistoricWalnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold. Celebrate America’s anniversary by dipping a quill in ink, donning a tri-cornered hat and imagining life during…

  • NOTES

    NJ Transit will operate nine additional North Jersey Coast Line trains on July 3 and will offer a special convenient ticket option to accommodate spectators attending the Ka- Boom fireworks display. Customers are encouraged to visit njtransit.com/kaboom for complete schedule information and important tips. For more information about the event, visit kaboomfireworks.org. ***** “Devoted to…

  • Freedom Fest Fair to host blood drive

    The Freedom Fest State Fair will host the Central Jersey Blood Center blood drive from 5 to 9 p.m. July 6 at the Horse Park of New Jersey, 626 Route 524, Allentown-Clarksburg Road, Allentown. All donors will receive one free admission pass good for any day of the fair. Donors must present a signature ID,…

  • Auto racing heating up

    When it comes to winning feature races, drivers have been sharing the wealth at Wall Stadium in Wall Township. In the Supreme Manufacturing Modified Division, six different drivers have tasted victory. Two Freehold drivers, defending champion Chas Okerson and Steven Reed, are in a lock for first place with two points (1,295 to 1,293) separating…

  • New Egypt Speedway hosting Big Block Series

    Fireworks will celebrate July Fourth Saturday night New Egypt Speedway (NES) will celebrate July Fourth a day early on Saturday. The 7/16-mile D-shaped clay racetrack will be host to the Tri-Track Big Block Modified Challenge Series “Yankee Classic 40” Saturday night. It is the second of four stops the series will make at New Egypt…

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    The North Brunswick Adams Athletic Club Indians Pop Warner football and cheerleading organization is holding registration for the 2010 season. Children ages 5 to 15 are welcome. Registration can be completed online at http://www.nbindians. com/. There are currently early-bird fees available.

  • NB’s Higham named tri-captain of Marywood soccer team

    Marywood University, Scranton, Pa., head women’s soccer coach Andrew Smith announced the team’s captains for the upcoming 2010 campaign, and they include Leslie Higham from North Brunswick. The ex- Raider star will join fellow seniors, returning captains Andrea Barker and Meghan Coyle, as the trio who will attempt to lead the Pacers to the 2010…

  • North Brunswick on a roll in GMC summer baseball

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The North Brunswick High School senior team has won five straight games and now owns a 6-3 record in the Greater Middlesex Coaches Summer Baseball League. After struggling defensively in the early going, the Raiders are rolling now with victories over Spotswood, Perth Amboy, Christian Brothers Academy, Mater Dei, South Brunswick…

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