• ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ ‘L’il Mermaid’ slated

    “Sleeping Beauty” will be presented by the Performing Arts Ensemble at 2 p.m. March 7 at the Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. The production will feature professional scenery and costumes. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children and seniors. Group rates are available. Details: 732-345-1400. In addition, the Performing Arts…

  • NOTESAround Town

    Children enjoy games at the Jewish Community Center’s annual Presidents Day Carnival, which attracted more than 200 people. Carnival-goers enjoyed inflatable rides, games, dancing with DJ Warren Fisher, Purim holiday crafts and traditional carnival snacks. The event culminated with a sing-along kids’ concert with Yosi in the JCC’s 520- seat performing arts center in Deal.…

  • Nominations sought for Heart Assoc. award

    The American Heart Association is accepting nominations for its fourth annual New Jersey Go Red For Women “Woman of Distinction” award sponsored by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. The award recognizes New Jersey women who have made an exceptional dedication to raising awareness about issues affecting women across the state. Nominations will…

  • Poker tournament at Forsgate March 7

    Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, will hold a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament on March 7. Doors open at 2 p.m. A seminar at 2:30 p.m. will be led by “Ultimate Poker” host and teacher Dr. Richard Lederer, a poker player and author of more than 30 books who is also the father…

  • Pallone pushes bill while 9/11 advocate waits

    Foundation wants permanent health benefits for responders BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) said last week he continues to work toward a bill providing health care benefits for 9/11 responders while advocates keep up the pressure to make those benefits permanent. Pallone said last week that he…

  • Brick Twp. H.S. will hold 30-year reunion

    The Brick Township High School class of 1980 will hold a 30-year reunion from 7 p.m. to midnight July 30 at the Crystal Point Yacht Club, Point Pleasant. For more information, go to www.brickhighclassof1980.webs.com to check the list of missing classmates to see if a contact address is needed.

  • Resident has different view on DeStefano’s tenure

    Guest Column • Bill McLaughlin Iam replying to a letter by Councilman Michael DeStefano (“Councilman Thanks Residents for Allowing Him to Serve,” Atlanticville, Feb. 18) thanking the voters for allowing him to serve and mentioning all the good things he did for Long Branch. My answers on what his administration has done and what he…

  • Nelson Riddle ‘Studio Sessions’ March 5 & 6

    On March 5 and 6, Tim McLoone’s Supper Club in Asbury Park will host a second concert of the music of Nelson Riddle, the iconic band leader and musical genius whose arrangements helped define an era. “The Nelson Riddle Show: Studio Sessions” will set the mood for the audience to revisit the original studio arrangements…

  • In the Service

    Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Peter T. Murphy, son of Mary Frances Murphy of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, has been mobilized and activated at Fort Dix in preparation for deployment to serve in support of either Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom. The soldier is a member of the 72nd Field Artillery Brigade…

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