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Senator to be honored by 180
State Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth and Mercer) is one of three women being celebrated on April 23 for their influence on 180 Turning Lives Around, a private Monmouth County nonprofit organization dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence, at the agency’s Spring Gala. The theme of the gala, “Extraordinary Journeys Turning Lives Around,” will highlight…
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River Rats open house April 11
FAIR HAVEN — This summer, local youngsters will have the opportunity to learn to sail with the River Rats, an organization that has been teaching sailing for 50 years from its home on the Navesink River. The River Rats — also known as the Fair Haven Sailing Club — training program is committed to teaching…
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County libraries mark the Week of the Young Child
To celebrate the Week of the Young Child, April 11-17, join the Monmouth County Library’s Baby Storytime Sessions and take a chance on receiving a free goodie bag of baby books and early literacy information. The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young…
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Conservatory marks 45th anniversary
The Monmouth Conservatory of Music (MCM) held a 45th Anniversary Gala fundraiser and concert on March 27 at its studios at 50 White St. in Red Bank. Approximately 75 supporters attended the event, which featured a concert by the internationally acclaimed piano duo “Duo Petrof,” a silent auction and 50/50 raffle, and wine and hors…
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Candidates seek seats on local school boards
Residents will go to the polls on April 20 to vote on school budgets and elect candidates running for seats on local boards of education. In Shrewsbury, three incumbents filed to run unopposed for three-year terms on the Board of Education. Peter Meyer, Beech Tree Lane, is seeking his third term. Lisa Barnes, Sycamore Avenue,…
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It’s time to pink your house!
Red Bank and Monmouth Beach residents are invited to turn their towns pink for seven days this spring for Paint the Town Pink breast cancer awareness week, May 1-8. Residents can sign up for the “Pink Your House” contest to show support of the fourth annual Paint the Town Pink initiative sponsored by Riverview Medical…
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Fun in the sun
Top to bottom: Children of all ages explore the beach at Sea Bright on a sunny spring afternoon April 2. Sarah Von Etten (l), Albany, N.Y., and Riley Cushing, Rumson, look out at the ocean. Danny Dibenede, Red Bank (center), has some fun on the playground adjacent to the beach. More photos at gmnews.com. PHOTOS…
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RFH 10th annual Enviropalooza
RUMSON — Nineteen local environmental groups participated in the 10th annual Enviropalooza hosted by Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Environmental Club on March 25. The groups are invited to interact with students to raise awareness of the efforts being made to improve the ocean, waterways, land and atmosphere of the coastal region. Display tables were…
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Spring festivities
Above: A youngster hunts for eggs during the Fair Haven Easter Egg Hunt held at McCarter Park on April 3. Below: Families and children wait for the start of the egg hunt. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY
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