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June – Make things happen!
GREEN SCENE GOTTI KELLEY “Green fingers are the exterior of a verdant heart.” — Russell Page Aperfect twist of silk scarf can catapult an ordinary outfit into a fashion achievement. Joy prevails in such moments. We gardeners can achieve a similar moment by planting summer bulbs. Placed with strategic aplomb, these subtropical plants lend glamour…
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Answers needed in Freehold
GUEST COLUMN BRIAN SULLIVAN RICHARD KELSEY The following was written in a News Transcript editorial on Jan. 11, 2005: “Casa Freehold, by virtue of its actions, comments and apparent support of illegal immigration, will never have, and does not deserve, the trust, respect and cooperation of borough officials.” Recent events demonstrate the truism that Casa…
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business briefs •••
Free Motion Rehabilitation Center, 528 New Friendship Road, Howell, will hold a food drive to benefit the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties through the end of June. Needed nonperishable items include ready-to-eat canned meals, canned meat, canned fruits and vegetables, instant potatoes, peanut butter, canned pork and beans, hot and cold cereal and nonperishable…
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auditions •••
The Guild Theatre Works will hold auditions for “Sounds of the Sixties” beginning at 7:30 p.m. June 28 at the Bob Anstett Cultural Arts Center, Herbertsville Road, Brick Township. Needed are all types of singers to perform songs from the 1960s, from Motown to the Beatles to Simon and Garfunkel. Accompaniment will be provided. For…
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Center issues appeal for blood donations
New Jersey Blood Services, New Brunswick, a division of the New York Blood Center, has issued an appeal for blood donations. New York Blood Center and its regional operations, including New Jersey, require 2,000 blood donations daily. Eligible donors must be age 17 or older, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and be in generally…
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USA’s 60th birthday to be honored at Allaire
An 1836 Independence Day celebration will be held 1-4 p.m. June 27 at the Historic Village at Allaire, located in Allaire State Park, Route 524, Wall Township. This “living history” event will take visitors back in time to our nation’s 60th birthday, a time of great prosperity and national pride. There will be a $5-per-car…
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Summer meals will be featured at event
CentraState Healthcare System presents “Summer Picnic Baskets” — a cooking demonstration to learn how to enjoy healthy foods while communing with nature this summer. The cooking demonstration will be held on June 30 7:30-8:30 p.m. at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township. The cooking demonstration will show…
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Ugliest House in N.J. contest under way
What’s the ugliest house in the area? Is it in your neighborhood? Have your voice heard and compare your opinion with your neighbors by voting in the 2010 Ugliest House in New Jersey contest through July 2. Vote at http://www.TheUgliestHouse.com. Voting is free and open to the public, with no sign-up or registration required. Contest…
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