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BUSINESS BRIEFS
NikkiSnips Hair Salon is a full-service unisex hair salon in Old Bridge whose ribbon cutting ceremony was recently attended by Mayor Owen Henry. The salon offers a full range of hair, makeup and waxing services. The entire staff is composed of Old Bridge residents with deep roots in the township. Many have been servicing clients…
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Agricultural science scholarship available to seniors
New Jersey residents who are seniors in high school and are planning a career in agriculture or science may apply for the New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award. One winner will be selected and awarded a scholarship to honor their achievements. The New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award, sponsored by Amy Butewicz, a former New Jersey Equestrian…
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Puppet show features Christmas theme
First Baptist Church of Keyport will host a free puppet show for the family at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at 45 Main St., Keyport. Peter Puppets will present the story of “Quimper’s Corner Christmas.” The story focuses on Shelley, the new girl in town with a difficult past, and her new friends’ efforts to help…
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School to host benefit for Relay for Life team
Team Hakuna Matata, the Matawan Regional High School (MRHS) Food and Fashion Students and the MRHS Art Club will fight back against cancer at their Winter Warm-Up 6-9 p.m. Dec. 16 at MRHS’ cafeteria at 450 Atlantic Ave., Aberdeen. Tickets are $10 per person and will be sold at the door. The family-friendly event will…
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Inventors flourish in the Garden State
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A s New Jersey celebrates its 350th birthday, author Linda J. Barth paid homage to the inventions that have come out of the Garden State, detailing the history of many in her new book. “I got tired of people making fun of my state,” she said of the inspiration…
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Visitors encouraged to ‘Shop Downtown’
The Atlantic Highlands Chamber of Commerce is encouraging shoppers to visit downtown this holiday season and enjoy theaters, boutiques, galleries and restaurants through its “Shop Downtown” initiative. Santa will be on hand visiting stores along First Avenue each weekend through Dec. 21. Free gift wrapping is available at 68 First Ave. if shopping at participating…
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Team Ohana to raise funds to fight cancer
Relay for Life’s Matawan NJ Team Ohana will be wrapping store purchases 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 20 at Barnes & Noble, 2134 Route 35, Holmdel. Donations to Team Ohana’s fundraising efforts to fight back against cancer will also be accepted. For more information about the team, visit www.relayforlife.org/matawannj.
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Theater offers shows featuring puppets
The Paper Moon Puppet Theatre is offering a special puppet show featuring two stories — “The Night Before Christmas” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes” — at 171 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands. Performances are 1 p.m. Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 3, as well as Dec. 30. The audience can enjoy an interactive preshow,…
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Homelessness, hunger affect all of society
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Raising awareness that poverty, hunger and homelessness impact every member of society — and not just those who are at risk — is part of finding solutions to these issues, according to speakers at a daylong summit of advocacy groups. In order to do this, it is imperative to…
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