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Killian Fister (far left) works on his Eagle Scout project, which involved providing protection from the elements for Raccoon Island baseball teams where the dugouts had no coverings. Killian, a sophomore at Shore Regional High School, and other Eagle candidates from Monmouth Beach Troop 1 worked on a rainy and chilly May 9 completing the…
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Fort to hold time capsule ceremony
Fort Monmouth officials will conduct a ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, June 21, to remove a U.S. Army Signal Corps time capsule. The capsule was buried in front of the fort’s Russel Hall nearly 50 years ago on Sept. 16, 1960, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Army Signal Corps in…
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Performers step up to help facility for cancer patients
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Mothers are women who have busy lives with little or no down time. They are not supposed to get sick, there is no time for that. When a life-threatening disease like cancer strikes a mother, she is forced to take a step back and focus on getting better, but the…
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Basketball tourney to benefit Jay Dooley Memorial Foundation
RUMSON — A youth and adult threeon three basketball tournament on July 16 and 17 at Holy Cross School in Rumson will benefit the newly formed Jay Dooley Memorial Foundation (JDMF). The JDMF is a family foundation that funds critical mental and medical health evaluation and treatment of children with special needs. The JDMF will…
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Joint exercise slated at Fort Monmouth
First responders from various branches of the Department of Defense will cooperate with federal, state and local counterparts on June 10 and 11 for the annual Joint User Interoperability Communications Exercise. Although numerous emergency vehicles will be seen and heard, the public is reminded that this is a training exercise only. Participants will stage on…
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Summer at SWAG
SWAG, the Shore Women’s Abstract Gallery in Asbury Park, will celebrate the summer season with three gatherings, two collaborative art projects and the release of a special DVD. Receptions will be held Saturdays June 12, July 10 and July 24, from 6-9 p.m. The exhibition for the season, “Summer Lights,” includes work by all eight…
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Craft workshops offered in Ocean Grove
OCEAN GROVE — This summer the Historical Society will offer six craft workshops, and the setting is the serene garden of Centennial Cottage on Central and Mc- Clintock avenues. The workshops, which run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., are: Large Paper Flowers/ Decoupage Vase, Monday, July 12, Laura McHugh, instructor; Vintage Hand Sewing Techniques,…
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June programs at the Long Branch Library
Have you forgotten how beautiful your New Jersey is? On Wednesday, June at 7 p.m., Pete Bacinski, sanctuary director at the Sandy Hook Bird Observatory, will present “The Nature of New Jersey.” The state’s flora and fauna are featured in a scenic journey through the seasons across the state. The library has introduced Family FilmDay…
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Wave of Hope Carnival
From top: Youngsters crowd around one of the Wave of Hope Carnival’s most popular attractions, the fish game. The carnival was held at the Long Branch High School’s football stadium June 4. Dina Mattia, representing the West End School, makes cotton candy. Jennifer Benetski tries her hand at the beanbag toss at the Gregory School’s…
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