• FAAN Walk co-chairs thank all who helped

    The city of Long Branch hosted the second annual Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) Walk for Food Allergy on Sept. 12. Despite the rain, nearly 1,000 people came out to walk along the boardwalk. Upon our 6 a.m. arrival, the storm’s disturbance to the beach was staggering. Although a tremendous amount of sand washed…

  • Hawks romp Sacred Heart, prepare for the champs

    Monmouth University Hawks take Sacred Heart 42-20 BY DOUG MCKENZIE Staff Writer One week after losing a heartbreaking 27-24 contest to Wagner, the Monmouth University football team was in desperate need of a pick-meup game. That is exactly what they got on Saturday, as the Hawks traveled to Fairfield, Conn. and put together a solid…

  • Celebrate the arts for Arts & Humanities Month

    Although this year is mostly described as an off-year election in most of the country, here in New Jersey it’s an important election year, as three very different candidates vie for the governor’s office. Interestingly, October (when the campaigns will run hottest) is also National Arts and Humanities Month. For more than two decades, the…

  • West Coast artist debuts in Red Bank

    Beacon Fine Arts Gallery in Red Bank will host the first solo show of paintings by West Coast artist Goli Mahallati, with an opening reception 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. “Moment in Time” Mahallati’s paintings have a dream-like quality that blurs color and form to create sensory impressions. A warm and luminescent color palette and…

  • November programs and events at library

    The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, has announced its schedule of free events and programs for the month of November. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at 732-477-4513 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for registration and details. • Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 7 p.m., English conversation…

  • First-aid squad needs volunteers

    The Brick Volunteer First Aid Squad is seeking volunteers to fill several vacancies in its ranks. Volunteers will be provided with free training. Interested applicants should call 732- 477-5020 and leave a message.

  • CONTACT to host luncheon and show

    CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth counties will host a Golden Oldies and Goodies luncheon and show with Mikey and the Fabulous Reflections 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Quality Inn, Toms River. The event will offer a multi-course luncheon, interactive show, regular and jumbo 50/50s, vendors and a mini gift auction. No…

  • Eye Openers seeks volunteer drivers

    The Eye Openers of Point Pleasant/Brick, a support group for the blind and visually impaired, is seeking volunteers to drive members to and from semimonthly meetings in Point Pleasant Beach. To volunteer, call George Brown at 732-892-5117 or Anne Moran at 732-785-5527.

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