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Bulldogs’ depth has girls in the hunt for division crown
By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Allie Geiger, right, and Cat Cirigliano of Holmdel High School chase after the ball during a girls’ soccer game in Rumson Oct. 8. The Bulldogs won the Shore Conference A Central Division matchup, 3-0. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s girls soccer team…
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Inspiring the next generation of writers, Write Now
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Red Bank — When it comes to inspiring the next generation of Red Bank writers, Project Write Now is working on it — right now. The nonprofit is launching a “Back to School” fundraiser to support its literacy programs as well as to help fund a new after-school location for…
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Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey
TOP PICK Lighthouses and selected museums throughout the state will hold the Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey Oct. 17-18. Begin the challenge at any of the 11 participating New Jersey landbased lighthouses, one museum and two lifesaving stations. Purchase a $1 souvenir that will be proof of one’s visit. During the weekend, those age 11…
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Celebrity cook’s show to mix humor, science
RED BANK — Food Network star Alton Brown will present his live culinary variety show, “Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science,” at 8 p.m. April 20 at the Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. Brown was the host of Food Network’s “Good Eats” for 13 years. His show is expected to offer comedy,…
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Gala to benefit health programs, hospitals
NEPTUNE — The 18th annual Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations’ Gala, “Building a Better Future,” will take place from 6-11 p.m. Nov. 21 at Ocean Place Resort & Spa, 1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch. The signature fundraising event will benefit Meridian’s not-for-profit hospitals and community health programs in both Monmouth and Ocean counties. This year’s gala…
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Salvation Army in need of food donations
The Red Bank Salvation Army Food Pantry is running low and the community’s help is needed. Individuals, community groups, schools and businesses are being asked to get involved and help feed their neighbors. Currently, the Red Bank Salvation Army provides food, primarily through donations, for approximately 20 families per week and more than 600 families…
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Panelists: Awareness of bias can bring change
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer The impacts of unconscious bias can be pervasive, affecting interactions with others at school, work and within the community, according to a panel convened by the Monmouth County Human Relations Commission. “An unconscious bias is like a lens that people view the world through and they may not even…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Autism Family Services of New Jersey has announced the appointment of Brett Vaks as executive director. Vaks, a resident of Sea Bright, has held a variety of positions with disability service providers. Most recently, he was a training and consultant specialist at the Boggs Center, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, in New Brunswick. For…
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Stomp The Monster plans fun run
Stomp The Monster, a charitable organization that provides financial and other support to cancer patients, their families and caregivers, will host its first Spooktacular Almost 4-Mile Fun Run on Oct. 24 at “Sea Watch” in Manasquan. This flat course starts off on the boardwalk for a mile of ocean views, makes its way through the…
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