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notMykid drug abuse workshop Aug. 28
Prevention First, Ocean Township, will offer the notMYkid substance abuse workshop at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at Living Word Fellowship Church, 81 Route 35, Neptune. The workshop is a national initiative of the notMYkid organization to educate parents, schools and children on substance abuse prevention. The workshop is not open to students. Parents will learn…
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Opening wine bar fulfills dream of business partners
The Wine Loft becoming one of the chic spots at Jersey Shore BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Maria and Greg Tolento of Jackson are part owners of The Wine Loft in Long Branch LONG BRANCH — Oenophiles, delight! A chic bar where wine serves as the conduit for a cosmopolitan social scene has opened at…
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Walnford Day celebration
Visitors to Historic Walnford in Upper Freehold take a wagon ride. The historic site will host its annual Walnford Day celebration Oct. 5. UPPER FREEHOLD — Autumn is on its way, which means it’s almost time for Walnford Day. Experience hands-on history as Historic Walnford holds its annual celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.…
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Colts Neck Barn and Winery Tour Sept. 12
The Colts Neck Business Association will host its first Barn and Winery Tour on Sept. 12. This event is a rare opportunity to visit exclusive farms and stables in Colts Neck where champion hunter jumpers and thoroughbreds are raised and trained. The stables on the tour include Colts Neck Stables, Stillwell Stables, Stonehenge Stables, Wellsprings…
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CentraState charity ball to benefit ICU expansion
BY DEVIN ALESSIO Staff Writer The CentraState Healthcare Foundation’s 48th annual Charity Ball, themed “Boas and Fedoras: A Night at the Cotton Club,” will take place on Nov. 21 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Eagle Oaks Country Club in Howell. Last year’s Charity Ball, which had the theme of “A Night at the…
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Horse Park of New Jersey needs new blood
Local venue seeks members, programming ideas UPPER FREEHOLD — The Horse Park of New Jersey needs to hear from the horse community. In order for the Horse Park to continue to offer seminars and events, more people from the horse community have to get involved with the venue’s operations, according to Joan Harper, a Horse…
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Parent hails state’s autism coverage law
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer New Jersey residents who have children with autism and who must pay a significant amount of money for the cost of therapy will remember Aug. 13, 2009, for a long time. Sharon Dey “Aug. 13 was an emotional and victorious day for families that have children with autism,” said Sharon…
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Search is on for Rat Rock Girl
The search is on for the Rat Rock Girl, a spokesmodel for Greater Media radio station WRAT-FM (95.9). Bud Light is presenting the “Search for the Rat Rock Girl,” someone who will represent WRAT on-air, at events, on Rat TV, and more. The winner will receive a part-time salary of $20,000; up to $1,000 in…
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New dance classes to begin this fall
The fall session of “Dancing by the Peddie Lake,” offering instruction in swing, fox trot, waltz and Latin dancing, will be held at 112 Etra Road, Hightstown. Classes will begin Sept. 11 for the fourweek session and Oct. 22 for five weeks. Beginner classes start at 7:30 p.m. and intermediate classes begin at 8:30 p.m.…
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