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Scholarship aimed at conservation students
The Monmouth County Audubon Society is sponsoring up to $3,000 in scholarships for the fall 2010 semester. The Ted Engberg Memorial Scholarship will be offered to Monmouth County high school spring graduates who will be continuing their education this fall in a field related to conservation. Up to two $1,500 scholarships will be offered. Criteria…
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Brookdale Art Show to accept works 5/17
The 24th annual Juried Art Show sponsored by the Brookdale Community College Alumni Association will accept mixed media entries May 17 between noon and 8 p.m. at the Center for the Visual Arts (CVA). The entry fee is $10 for one piece, $15 for two pieces, with submitted work limited to two pieces per artist.…
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Walk will benefit organ donation
To help raise money and awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation, hundreds of organ donor recipients, organ donors, family and friends will join together at the 11th annual Walk the Walk for Organ and Tissue Donation. The event, presented by the Kidney and Urology Foundation of America Inc., will take place in…
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Young artists’ work on view at student art show
FAIR HAVEN — The fourth annual Student Art Show sponsored by the Fair Haven PTA will take place 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Knollwood School, Hance Road. Featuring the artwork of over 900 artists from the Viola L. Sickles School (pre-K through grade 3) and Knollwood School (grades 4-8), the Student Art Show highlights student learning…
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Civil War comes to Allaire
The Historic Village at Allaire will time-travel for its first Civil War encampment. New Jersey Union regiments will camp out in the village’s show fields on April 10-11. Guests will be able to meet Union soldiers, shop at period stores and experience encampment life. This event will be a non-combatant Civil War living history presentation…
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County Disabilities Office reaches out to veterans
Returning veterans have a wealth of resources available to them right in Monmouth County. Assistance and referral information about disability benefits, handicap parking, transportation, home health aides and housing can be obtained from the county’s Disabilities Office. “The best way to thank our servicemen and servicewomen, as well as their families, for the sacrifices they…
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Growing community
Monmouth U. grad student seeks participants for garden project BY LINDA JOHNSTON MUHLHAUSEN Correspondent WEST LONG BRANCH — Community gardens are sprouting up all over Monmouth County as a way for neighbors to come together to grow their sense of community as well as delicious, healthful garden produce. A few months ago Dr. Robin Mama,…
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New law means motorists must stop for pedestrians
New Jersey Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Division of Highway Traffic Safety Director Pam Fischer reminded motorists that effective April 1 they must now stop – and remain stopped — for pedestrians in a crosswalk. Prior to this legislative change, motorists were required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. “For years, too many…
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