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Choir concert scheduled for Dec. 20 in Red Bank
RED BANK — The 50-voice Tower Hill Choir will present “Gloria! A Concert for Christmas” at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 in the First Presbyterian Church at Red Bank (Tower Hill), 255 Harding Road. The program, an event of the Tower Hill Concert Series, is directed by Matthew Van Dyke and accompanied by organist Judith Werner.…
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Holiday Express picks executive director
TINTON FALLS — Holiday Express, the nonprofit organization that delivers music, food, gifts and financial support to those with the greatest need during the holidays and throughout the year, announced the hiring of Lorrie Klaric as its new executive director. She replaces Donald Pignataro, who will retire at year’s end. Klaric’s daily responsibilities will include…
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‘Camelot’ on stage at Two River Theater
The Two River Theater Company is currently presenting the musical, “Camelot,” through Dec. 14 at 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. David Lee directs this modern performance, which features an eight-actor ensemble, an eight-piece orchestra and a score of classic songs by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. For ticket prices and performance schedule, call the…
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Brian Kirk & Jirks concert to benefit Lunch Break
RED BANK — A holiday concert featuring Brian Kirk & The Jirks will benefit Lunch Break in Red Bank. The concert will take place at 8 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Count Basie Theatre. The popular Jersey Shore cover band performed a “Santa for Lunch Break” concert last year that was highly successful, and the…
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Pier Village sale seen as vital to Long Branch
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The existing Pier Village complex at the beachfront in Long Branch has been acquired by developers Kushner Companies and Extell Development. The mixed-use complex includes retail and residential units. The developers also acquired the property slated for development as the third phase of Pier Village, which will include additional housing…
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Classic Images calendar celebrates maritime heritage
This century-old photo of a family gathering on the beach at Sandy Hook is featured on the cover of “Tides of Times Past,” the 2015 Dorn’s Classic Images calendar. The baby perched on his mother’s lap is Norman “Dutch” Sickels Sr., father of Red Bank official Stanley Sickels. COURTESY OF DORNS CLASSIC IMAGES FAIR HAVEN…
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Enjoy turkey dinner, company on Dec. 25
First Baptist Church in Red Bank will serve a hot, full-course Christmas Day turkey dinner with all the fixings 12-2 p.m. at 84 Maple Ave. There is no charge. All are welcome, especially those who would like company. Christmas is a wonderful time of the year for many, but some find the holiday challenging due…
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Church’s service to focus on health issues
Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank at 172 Shrewsbury Ave. will host its annual Go Red Day at its 11 a.m. service on Dec. 14. The event is designed to bring awareness to health and wellness issues that impact the community. Pastor Michael Morgan of Shiloh Baptist Church in Manasquan will be the guest preacher.…
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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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