• Library to hold Freestyle Art Dec. 4

    First Friday Freestyle Art for Kids returns to Middletown Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road. On Dec. 4 at 4 p.m., children in grades K-5 can make Snowy CDs. For more information, call 732-671-3700, ext. 340.

  • St. Clement’s Craft Show will be held Dec. 5

    St. Clement’s Altar Rosary’s 25th Craft Show will be held Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Clement’s Gym, 172 Freneau Ave. (Route 79), Matawan. There will be over 80 vendors selling different crafts. There will also be 50 raffle baskets worth $25/$55, and about 10 big baskets worth more than $60/$150. There…

  • Celebrate the holiday and absorb history at Poricy Park Conservancy

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – Township officials are getting into the holiday spirit early this year with a Christmas celebration that will offer the usual holiday cheer, while bringing to life a historic part of the township’s 350-year history. On Dec. 5 and 6, the Poricy Park Conservancy, located at 345 Oak…

  • Children turn a new page thanks to Bridge of Books Foundation

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HOLMDEL – As hundreds of children begin new lives with their “forever families” following National Adoption Day events, they will also be able to begin their own personal “little libraries” thanks to the efforts of nonprofit Bridge of Books Foundation. The Bridge of Books Foundation, in partnership with the…

  • Holiday drive through offers tales of Christmases past

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer From top: Parishioners re-enact scenes from the Bible during the 31st annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story at Sayre Woods Bible Church in Old Bridge on Nov. 27. Mark Scott portrays a centurion. Kenectti Unachukuv, left, and Dan Unachukuv pose as The Three Wise Men. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN…

  • Family Addiction Network provides hope, healing

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A new network formed to provide support for individuals and families affected by addiction is offering hope. This form of hope will be translated through presentations and sharing sessions to convey the message that no one is alone in the struggle to cope with addiction. At the Family Addiction…

  • Couple open hearts, home to foster children

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Kathy and Vince Cata, who have been foster parents to more than 20 children, pose for a Christmas photo with several of their adopted and current foster children. Going back 30 years, Kathy and Vince Cata wanted to have several children. While that did not happen the way they hoped…

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    MATT DENTON Friends Talli Kenny (left) and Abigal Campbell sit on Santa’s lap at the annual tree lighting held at Pier Village in Long Branch on Nov. 29.

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters partners with Freehold Subaru for ‘Share the Love’ event

    Purchase a new Subaru by Jan. 2 and help make a big difference in a child’s life! Freehold Subaru has chosen Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (BBBSMMC) for a second year as their hometown charity for the Annual “Share the Love” Event. For each car that is purchased, Freehold Subaru will…

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