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    MATT DENTON Softball season is in full swing in central New Jersey.

  • Symphony orchestra comes to Red Bank

    The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will present Dvorák’s “Symphony No. 5” and “Romance,” alongside works by Ravel and Dohnányi, 8 p.m. April 25 at the Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. Christoph König will conduct the Czech-flavored program, which opens with Dohnányi’s “The Veil of Pierrette.” Concert ticket prices begin at $20 and…

  • Chamber’s scholarship deadline is May 4

    The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) is offering educational foundation scholarships to nontraditional students. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. May 4 at the Chamber’s office at 8 Reckless Place, Red Bank. Awards of $1,250 each will be made based on three categories: students age 25 and up who are returning to…

  • Local nonprofits recognized with New Jersey Heroes grants

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Above: Bridge of Books Foundation Executive Director Abby Daly, left, will provide more books to at-risk children with a $3,500 New Jersey Heroes grant. Right: Breast Intentions founders and New Jersey Heroes Mike Ruane and Erika Rech, second and fourth from left, will use a $2,769 grant from first…

  • Republicans challenge Democrats for Red Bank council seats

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Red Bank Republican candidates Michael Whelan, left, and Mark Taylor are running for two Borough Council seats currently held by Democrats Michael DuPont and Arthur Murphy III. JEREMY GROSSMAN/STAFF RED BANK — Two seats are up for grabs on the Red Bank Borough Council, with two Republican candidates seeking to…

  • Oceanport Garden Club to host April 23 meeting

    The Oceanport Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. April 23 at the recreation building at Blackberry Bay Park on Port Au Peck Avenue, Oceanport. The floral design theme is “Greetings from Special Places in New Jersey.” After the business meeting and a brown-bag lunch, members will depart for a tour of the historic Longstreet…

  • State park to host history fair

    An opportunity to learn about New Jersey’s history is coming to Battlefield State Park, Route 33, Manalapan. The 11th annual New Jersey State History Fair will offer visitors an experience that covers five centuries of the state’s history. The history fair will be held 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 9. Admission will be free. Monmouth Battlefield…

  • Wine, tapas benefit scheduled for April 25

    The Latino American Association of Monmouth will present a wine-tasting event 3:30-7 p.m. April 25 at the private residence of Marta and Michael Silverberg in Fair Haven. Proceeds will be used for student scholarships. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Checks can be mailed to the Latino American Association, P.O. Box…

  • Food tasting to support mentoring programs

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (BBBSMMC) will hold its 16th annual Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting from 6:30-9 p.m. May 7 at Buona Sera, 50 Maple Ave., Red Bank. Proceeds will be used to sustain and expand BBBSMMC’s mentoring programs for children. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres, a raw bar,…

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