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Homes for dogs, cats and kittens needed
The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) is seeking foster homes and permanent homes for dogs, cats and kittens. Fostering is approximately a two-month commitment. The shelter also urges current pet owners to have their pets spayed/neutered. MCSPCA offers low-cost spay/neutering to the public. Anyone interested in fostering or adopting…
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Driving clinic at Horse Park slated
The Garden State Horse and Carriage Society will host an educational driving clinic at the Horse Park of New Jersey, located in Upper Freehold, on Sept. 28. The clinicians include Robin Groves and Lore Homer. Spots for Lore Homer are available at $70 for a 50-minute time frame. Beginners are welcome. For more information, contact…
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Mercer County Music Fests slated in July
Jimmy Buffett fans won’t want to miss the Mercer County Music Fest featuring Jimmy and the Parrots on Thursday, July 23. The concert will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the South River Walk Park. The British Invasion will be featured 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at Rosedale Park, Blackwell Road parking…
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Church will host garage/yard sale
A garage/yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 18 at New Hope Church of God, 1004 Old York Road, East Windsor. Proceeds will benefit the church’s building fund. Details: 609-448-9424.
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VSA offers programs for autistic children
VSA arts of New Jersey, New Brunswick, has announced its fall program offerings for children ages 3-21 with autism, with registration beginning Sept. 8. Parent/child workshops in the arts for children with autism will be held 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 26 through Dec. 5, in New Brunswick. Each workshop meets for one…
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Historic Walnford to host gristmill demos
Experience the ups and downs, rumble and shake of the operating 19th century gristmill at Historic Walnford in Crosswicks Creek Park, Upper Freehold, 1-4 p.m. on weekends through November. Visitors will have the opportunity to see how corn was processed in the late 1800s. Open year-round, Historic Walnford showcases over 200 years of social, technological…
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‘Dine Out Thursdays’ to benefit children
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Monmouth County, and Piccola Italia, 837 W. Park Ave., Ocean, are presenting “Dine Out Thursdays” during July in which the restaurant will donate a portion of its lunch and dinner proceeds to BBBS. Reservations are not required but are recommended. For reservations, call 732-493-3090. For more information, visit www.bbbsmonmouth.org.
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To our readers
Examiner Managing editor Jennifer Kohlhepp is on medical leave and expects to return in August. As usual, readers are encouraged to submit news tips and story suggestions, as well as letters to the editor.
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Victory Gardens for healthier people and communities
Since so many of us want to both save money and eat healthier foods, how about bringing back an icon of the past — the victory garden? The term victory garden originated during World War I and these backyard plots became a common sight on the home front in Allied nations during World War II.…
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