• ‘Spirituals of Soul’ to open at historical association

    A new exhibit will open at the Monmouth County Historical Association Museum, 70 Court St., Freehold, on June 18. “Spirituals to Soul: African-American Musical Heritage in Monmouth” explores the development of African-American music in Monmouth County from 1880 to 1980. Through photos and memorabilia, the exhibit traces the development of spirituals, jazz, gospel, rhythm and…

  • Chamber of commerce event slated for June 25

    The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) will hold a Business After Hours Networking Party 5:30-8 p.m. June 25 at Windansea restaurant at 56 Shrewsbury Ave., Highlands. Participants can enjoy networking opportunities, specialty dishes, a cash bar and door prizes. Advanced registration is $40 for EMACC members and $50 for nonmembers. To register, visit…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    OAR Fitness & Endurance/CrossFit OAR has announced its grand opening at 1006 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright. The fitness studio offers indoor rowing, boot camp, CrossFit classes, personal training and nutritional counseling only steps from the beach. OAR Fitness, owned and operated by longtime Shore endurance athlete Ilene Winters, is a complete training center that offers…

  • Memorial ceremony honors area veterans

    The names of 166 Vietnam War veterans, including eight from New Jersey, will be inducted into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF)’s In Memory Honor Roll for 2015 on June 20 at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Local inductees will include Henry Hoffman Jr. of Rumson, who served in the Marine Corps from 1958…

  • NOTES

    The Rumson-Fair Haven High School Class of 1975 will hold its 40th reunion at 6:30 p.m. July 25 at Charley’s Ocean Grill, 29 Avenel Blvd., Long Branch. Complete details can be found on Facebook or by sending an email to [email protected]. The Asbury Park High School Class of 1965 will host a 50th high school…

  • News anchors posit foolish premise

    I recently listened to Fox News Channel anchors Bill O’Reilly and Chris Wallace. They were vehemently bashing “income equality” and “taking from the rich to give to the poor.” Their foolish premise was that “education, self-motivation and self-determination were the keys to prosperity.” Let me pass along just two points to these fools. First, by…

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    MATT DENTON Members of the Jackson Junior Air Force ROTC demonstrate the proper way to fold an American flag during a Flag Day ceremony held June 14 at the Jackson Justice Complex.

  • Theater extends production of musical

    RED BANK — Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, has announced a five-performance extension for its world-premiere production of “Be More Chill” at 21 Bridge Ave. The additional performances will be held 8 p.m. June 25 and 26, 2 p.m. June 27, and 3 and…

  • ‘Infinitely Polar Bear’ to be screened June 18

    RED BANK — Monmouth Arts will offer a sneak peak of the film, “Infinitely Polar Bear,” at 7 p.m. June 18 at Bow Tie Cinema, 36 White St., Red Bank. Written and directed by Maya Forbes, the film is based on a true story and presents a funny yet heartbreaking portrait of the many unexpected…

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