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Challenge to double funds for food pantry
Lunch Break has announced its $1 Million Challenge to help the food pantry reach its $5 million goal toward the “Step Up to the Plate — The Capital Campaign for Lunch Break.” In August, a local anonymous philan- thropist gave Lunch Break $1 million for its capital campaign with the hope it would inspire others…
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Public urged to be aware of food, drug interactions
LONG BRANCH — The holidays are often a time of celebration with family and friends. These gatherings center around special meals and treats that many people only indulge in during this festive season. Barnabas Health Retail Pharmacy at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch is encouraging individuals to be aware of potential food-and-drug interactions that…
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Lecture on performing comedy set for Dec. 18
The lecture, “Comedy 101 with Artistic Director John Dias of Two River Theater,” will be held 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Victoria J. Mastrobuono Library at Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. The free lecture is suitable for all levels of theater fans. Audiences love the release of laughter, but great comic…
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Experts focus on health, equitable communities
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Education, income and race can mean the difference between health and illness, and even life and death. “We know it’s there; the question is what to do about it,” said Dr. Robert Like, professor and director at the Center for Healthy Families and Cultural Diversity at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Throughout November, all 23 offices of Amboy Bank collected food and household items for food banks in their branch areas. Every Amboy office manager selected a food bank in their community. In many cases, Amboy has a strong relationship with the organizations, including the Sayreville Food Bank, Old Bridge Food Bank and Lunch Break. “Thanks…
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New Jersey agricultural science scholarship available
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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Christmas trees abound
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Stan Zarzecki loads a Christmas tree onto a customer’s pickup truck at Matawan World of Gardening, Route 516, Old Bridge. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Christmas trees emit a spectrum of cheerful holiday light from several tents as inflatable Santas and snowmen greet passersby from the gravel parking lot of the…
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High school to present ‘Miracle on 34th Street’
RUMSON — The RFH Tower Players will present “Miracle on 34th Street, the Play” Dec. 12-14 at the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School auditorium at 74 Ridge Road. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13 and 1 p.m. Dec. 14. The play is part-nostalgic throwback and part-cutting-edge entertainment. Based on the original 1947…
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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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