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business briefs •••
The Excelsior, Route 9 south, Manalapan, will present a series of Equity Luncheon and Dinner Theater Productions beginning with “Split Ends” in June. Played by eight Equity actors and featuring a collection of characters, “Split Ends” is a whodunit full of original melodies written by Mark Barkan and Bonnie Lee Sanders. Among other tunes, Barkan…
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auditions •••
The Guild Theatreworks will hold auditions for “Bye Bye Birdie” from 1-4 p.m. June 5 and from 7:30-9 p.m. June 8 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center, Ocean Grove. Callbacks will be held following auditions on June 8. Needed is a large cast of singers and dancers, age 13 and above. The roles of Albert…
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Register now for Chinese summer camp
Registration is under way for Monmouth County Chinese Summer Camp, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 23-27 at Holmdel High School, Holmdel. Open to all children ages 6-13 who have an interest in the Chinese language and culture, campers will have fun learning the language and culture of China. Lunch…
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Rock’n Music Idol down to 22 finalists
After two intense audition rounds, the judges have narrowed the field to 22 finalists in Rock’n Music Idol, the search for New Jersey’s most impressive up-and-coming musicians ages 7-17 in the categories of guitar, bass, drums, keyboard/piano, vocals, and vocals/ instrument. The finalists will compete in the live finale Sunday, June 6, at the Keyport…
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datebook •••
• A community luncheon will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold, 118 W. Main St., Freehold, on May 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A donation of $7 will provide a choice of two — salad bar, soup, sandwich — plus beverage and dessert. Take-outs are available at the door. Details:…
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Performers sought for Cabaret Night
The Manalapan Arts Council seeks singers with performance experience for its third annual Cabaret Night to be held July 31 at the Knob Hill Country Club, Manalapan. Auditions are open to vocalists age 16 and older and will be held 7 p.m. June 7 and 14 in the courtroom at the Manalapan Township Municipal Building,…
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Bicycles sought for Pedals for Progress
Those with old bicycles that still work but aren’t used anymore can bring them to the Pedals for Progress bicycle collection to be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 12 at Colts Neck Reformed Church, 72 Route 537 west, Colts Neck. Volunteers will be on site to prepare the bikes to be shipped overseas…
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Performers sought for ‘Gong-A-Thon’
Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan, will host a “Gong-A-Thon” fundraising event Aug. 14 in support of the theater’s charitable and educational programming. Talented individuals and groups from the Jersey Shore and even across the tri-state area will meet on stage to compete for various prizes and the chance to showcase their talents. Performers of various genres…
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Class reunion planned
Manalapan High School will host the 35th reunion of the graduating class of 1975 on Aug. 7 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the West Long Branch Community Center, 116 Locust Ave., West Long Branch. The cost to attend is $45 per person with a cash bar available. Attire is casual. Details: 732-685- 1905 or…
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