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Florence M. (Kessler) Earl
Florence M. (Kessler) Earl, 89, of Monroe Township, died Oct. 19 at her home. Born in Garwood, Mrs. Earl lived in Roselle Park before moving to Monroe Township in 1955. She was employed for 25 years as an office aide by the Board of Education of Monroe Township, retiring in 1998. Mrs. Earl was a…
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Turkey Trot to benefit Matawan parks, programs
The Matawan Recreation Commission will sponsor its annual Matawan Turkey Trot at 10 a.m. Nov. 28 at Terhune Park by Main and Broad streets in Matawan. The 5K race/fitness walk will feature an officially certified course throughout Matawan. Registration will begin 8 a.m. A free Kiddy Dash will follow the race at 10:45 a.m. Proceeds…
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Hellenic Dancers to perform at arena
NEWARK — The Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey (HDNJ) and the New Jersey Devils have announced their collaboration on the first-ever Greek Heritage Day at 1 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., Newark. The hockey game portion will feature the New Jersey Devils and the New York Islanders. Attendees can enjoy…
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Free flu clinics slated in Middletown
The Middletown Township Health Department will conduct three free flu clinics for Middletown children age 6 months and older and adults this fall at the Middletown Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road. Clinics for residents only will be held from 10 a.m.-noon and 5-7 p.m. Oct. 29 and 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 5. There is no…
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Benefit concert with Bobby Bandiera slated
RED BANK — Tickets are currently on sale for Hope Concert 8, featuring Bobby Bandiera and Friends, scheduled for 8 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Count Basie Theater, 99 Monmouth St. Proceeds will benefit 180 Turning Lives Around, Visiting Nurse Association Health Group and the Red Bank Borough Middle School’s new arts initiative. “Bobby and…
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Basie envisions future as regional arts center
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer The Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank announced a $20 million expansion project, which will include stage upgrades, a glass-walled lobby area and a “Second Space” multi-use venue that will help shape the historic theater’s future as a regional center for arts and education. COURTESY OF COUNT BASIE THEATER…
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‘Laura’ to be staged in November
The Monmouth Players will present “Laura” by Vera Caspary and George Sklar at 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 and 2 p.m. on Nov. 8, 15 and 22 at the Navesink Arts Center, 149 Monmouth Ave., Atlantic Highlands. A detective probes the mysterious death of the beautiful and ambitious Laura and…
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Tribute to Doo Wop legends Nov. 7
MIDDLETOWN — Doo wop fans and fans of the Great American Songbook can relive the performances of their favorite artists when rock ‘n’ roll legend John “Johnny T” Tarangelo takes the stage at the Middletown Arts Center. “An Evening of Doo Wop & The Great American Song Book” will be presented Nov. 7 at the…
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Aberdeen approves new rules to simplify recycling process
ABERDEEN — In an effort to boost recycling compliance and save tax dollars, the Aberdeen Township Council has approved a measure to allow residents to place mixed paper in the same container as their bottles and cans. “Many residents, especially those who live in homes without basements or whose garages have been converted to family…
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