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Lady Buccaneers show promise as youth, experience mix
By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent The Red Bank Regional High School girls lacrosse team is counting on a young roster this season as the Lady Buccaneers look to make some noise in a competitive division. Shore Conference powerhouses Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School, St. John Vianney High School and Ocean Township High School are making…
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Searching upfield
Long Branch High School’s Joseph Jasio (26) tries to elude Ocean Township High School’s Joey Appio during the April 15 game played in Oakhurst. The once-beaten Spartans beat the Green Wave, 19-0. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR
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Questions to ask when looking for an afterschool program
KID ZONE Many of today’s working professionals grew up in single-income households where only one of their parents went to work each day. But that once-common dynamic is now largely a thing of the past, as economic necessity has driven both moms and dads to continue their careers even after they have had children. That…
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Encourage a love of physical activity in youngsters
According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, children and adolescents should engage in physical activity for 60 minutes or more each day.While fulfilling those requirements might not have been a problem for kids who grew up before the dawn of the Internet, nowadays kids are spending less time playing outside and…
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There is plenty for children to do, see and learn in the area
Check out these local businesses that cater to children and parents: Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township, announces the return of Camp Forsgate, a unique, full-day summer camp for children ages 4-10. Open to member and non-member families, Camp Forsgate will operate Monday through Friday from June 29 to Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4…
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Local nonprofits recognized with New Jersey Heroes grants
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Top: 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. Bottom: 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…
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Deadline for grant application is May 31
The Community Hope Fund has announced its request for proposals for its Youth Development Grant Program, which supports local, innovative programs and research based models to promote youth development. The application deadline is May 31. The Community Hope Fund is seeking local programs that build developmental assets in youth. Grants will be awarded to organizations…
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Author talk and book signing set at library
The Long Branch Historical Association is sponsoring local author Rosemary Calabretta, who will discuss her book, “Vinnie: Bartender to the Mob,” at 7 p.m. April 29 at the Long Branch Free Public Library, 328 Broadway, Long Branch. Calabretta will talk about Pussy Russo and the Gang as seen by bartender Vincent Fillippone from behind the…
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Film to focus on new mothers’ mental health
Births, Babies and Beyond will host a screening of the documentary, “Dark Side of the Full Moon,” at 6 p.m. April 29 at 620 Tinton Ave., Building A, Suite 203, Tinton Falls. The film focuses on maternal mental health and the inconsistencies of care when new motherhood meets complications, such as postpartum mood and anxiety…
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