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Civil War Living History Weekend
TOP PICK The Robert E. Lee Civil War Round Table of Central New Jersey presents its annual Civil War Living History Weekend at Parker Press Park, Rahway Avenue in Woodbridge, Aug. 8-9. Camps are open to the pubic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Aug. 8 at 8 p.m., a special 150th Civil War…
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7 tips to find the best college fit from Huntington Learning Center
Choosing a college can be difficult for many high school students.With so many factors to consider, Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center encourages teens to go about the process systematically.“Narrowing down colleges can be overwhelming, but by thinking through priorities and goals, teens can make the process easier and make a well-informed decision.” Huntington offers…
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Make school day mornings easier
School day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy.Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. Fortunately, parents can employ several strategies to free up time in the morning…
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Test-taking tips
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, test anxiety is a form of performance anxiety that can affect even the most prepared students.The ADAA notes that several factors, including fear of failure and a poor test history, can contribute to test anxiety, the presence of which can make it difficult for students to…
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Local schools, businesses ready for back to school
Center Stage For 39 years, Center Stage has offered the best, most experienced and diverse faculty in the area, covering all styles of dance: hip-hop, jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, modern; theater (acting and musical theater); music (voice, piano, guitar and percussion); and gymnastic programs. Center Stage’s esteemed alumni have appeared in more than 40…
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Christie Rampone returns home after World Cup triumph
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Above left: Fans cheer for U.S. Women’s World Cup soccer team member Christie Rampone, left, during a welcome home celebration at Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Kurr Atrium in Neptune on July 28. Above right: U.S. Women’s World Cup soccer team member Christie Rampone greets fans of all ages.…
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Founder of Garmany, Red Bank, dies suddenly
Laureano O. Garmany Laureano O. “Larry” Garmany of Colts Neck passed away peacefully on July 25 at the age of 62. He was surrounded by many who adored and cherished him in a love-filled hospital room of the Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. Larry was born in Vazquez, Oriente, Cuba, and fled his native country…
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Garden club’s potato challenge underway
Navesink Garden Club members are growing potatoes for its Flower Show, which is slated for Sept. 15. Varieties include Yellow Fin, All Blue, Red Norland, German Butterballs and Fingerlings. In May, the Red Bank River Center Association donated the potato seedlings to 16 gardeners and the Go Sprouts-Tiger Patch Learning Garden of the Atlantic Highlands…
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Evening bird walk slated at Sandy Hook
The Monmouth County Audubon Society will lead an evening bird walk to look for nesters and shorebirds at the Sandy Hook unit of the Gateway National Recreation Area park on Aug. 13. Participants should meet 6 p.m. at the parking lot of the now-closed Visitor Center at 128 S. Hartshorne Drive, Highlands. “The evening is…
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