• Seminar aims to helps others quit smoking

    The Manalapan-Englishtown Community Alliance will host “How to Help Yourself or Your Loved One Break the Addiction to Nicotine” on May 20 at the Manalapan Senior Center, 211 Route 522, Manalapan. An educational presentation by Helene Long, a tobacco treatment specialist at the Institute for Prevention, St. Barnabas Behavioral Health Network, will begin at 6:30…

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    • The Heart of New Jersey Chorus, Sweet Adelines International, invites all women who are interested in singing to visit the award-winning chorus any Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of singing and camaraderie. There are openings in all voice parts. For information, call Audra, 732-239- 5052, or Ellen, 732-616-7929. • BBQ, Baskets and…

  • 5K ‘Race to Educate’ planned in Howell

    The Howell Township Education Foundation will host a 5K “Race to Educate” to support local schools on June 5 in conjunction with the Freehold Area Running Club. The race will start and end at Howell Middle School South, 220 Ramtown- Greenville Road, Howell. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the race commencing at 9…

  • Local event highlights community wellness

    Manalapan’s fifth annual Community Wellness Day will be held at the Gordons Corner Fire Company substation, 213 Pease Road, Manalapan, on May 22 from noon to 3 p.m. Sponsored locally by Dr. Peter Joffe of Joffe Family Chiropractic, Community Wellness Day is a national event focusing on educating people about important information that is critical…

  • VFW Ladies Auxiliary will host craft fair

    FREEHOLD — A craft/vendor fair and flea market, hosted by Freehold VFW Post 4374 Ladies Auxiliary, will be held indoors and outdoors, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 15 at 50 Waterworks Road, Freehold. Vendors are being sought. A $15 per table donation will be accepted. Donations will go to the…

  • Old Towne Colts Neck returns for third year

    COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck Business Association (CNBA) will hold its third annual Olde Towne Colts Neck event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5, along the Route 34 business corridor. Raymond Shebell, president of the CNBA, said the family-friendly event is designed to showcase the business community for residents and tourists. “There…

  • Event will focus on sports industry

    Individuals who are looking to work in the sports industry can take advantage of a networking opportunity as the Lakewood BlueClaws host their first “Sports Management and Networking Night” on June 17. Presenters include Joe Favorito, a longtime sports media professional. Speakers from the New York Jets, New Jersey Devils, ESPN, and the Yankees Radio…

  • Schechter School will honor supporters

    Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County, Marlboro, has announced the recipients of special awards that will be presented at the Scholarship Journal Dinner Dance slated for June 10 at the Grand Marquis, Old Bridge. Lisa and Glenn Kramsky will be honored for their leadership and commitment to the school. According to the press…

  • Korean War veterans sought for parade

    Korean War veterans are being sought to march in Freehold’s 136th Memorial Day parade slated for May 31. The Freehold Memorial Day parade is the oldest and largest such parade in western Monmouth County, with an average of 70 units participating each year. The parade features military units, veterans groups, bands, fire departments, EMS squads,…

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