• Christie taps Monmouth sheriff as lt. governor running mate

    New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie on Monday picked Kim Guadagno, the current Monmouth County sheriff and a former federal prosecutor, to run on his ticket for lieutenant governor. In the November election, New Jersey residents will elect a lieutenant governor for the first time. “As a federal prosecutor and later as the Monmouth…

  • Re-energizing

    ERIC SUCAR staff A group of men and women take part in the yoga class held along the Sea Bright beach on July 18. New Jersey-certified massage therapist Sharon Chessman of Sea Bright teaches the class every week.

  • Boro adopts county plan for natural hazards

    BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer RED BANK — The Borough Council unanimously approved a resolution adopting a multijurisdictional hazard mitigation plan at the July 13 council meeting. The hazard mitigation planning process set forth by the state and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers the opportunity to consider natural hazards and risks and to…

  • Family and Friends CPR class at library

    RED BANK — Knowing how to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on a loved one or friend stricken with cardiac arrest can double that person’s chance of survival, according to the American Heart Association. Douglas L. Haviland, of Meridian Life Support Training, will conduct a free Family and Friends CPR training class courtesy of Meridian Health…

  • Library hosts ESL classes

    RED BANK — If you would like to practice speaking English, join the Conversational English classes for adults lead by Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County tutors this summer at the Red Bank Public Library on Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. through August 20. Participants will learn English to help them at home, at…

  • 55th annual Red Bank Sidewalk Sale slated

    RED BANK — The borough’s 55th annual Sidewalk Sale will take place on July 24, 25 and 26. The annual sidewalk sale features clearance items and bargains at favorite Red Bank stores. Free weekend parking is available for shoppers. Look for sidewalk sale tables overflowing with reduced-priced items throughout the business and antique districts on…

  • Swimathon to raise money for children with cancer

    LONG BRANCH — The Love 4 Lilly Foundation is sponsoring a “Laps for Lilly” Swimathon fundraiser on Sunday, July 26, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Seashore Day Camp, 345 Second Ave., Long Branch. The funds raised at this event will go toward building a “Tween Room” for young patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments at Robert…

  • All welcome at Block Party 2009

    RED BANK — Members of the community are invited to a Block Party Street Festival planned for July 24 and 25 at Mt. Zion House of Prayer. The multi-cultural community outreach event is being sponsored by COGZ, Celebration of Giving with Zeal, in association with Mt. Zion Church. The block party will feature food, music…

  • Garden Party will benefit F.H. Historic Association

    FAIR HAVEN — The 15th annual Historic Association of Fair Haven Garden Party will be held Saturday, Sept. 12. The event will take place at the waterfront home of Kim and Gordon Sweely from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Garden Party will raise funds for the Fair Haven Historic Association’s scholarships to local students, educational…

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