• White coats conferred to 25 nurse graduates

    WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University’s Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies recently held its inaugural White Coat Ceremony in Wilson Hall for 25 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students. During the Nov. 11 ceremony, the students recited an oath and received white coats to symbolize their commitment to the profession…

  • Breast cancer center receives donation

    LONG BRANCH — The Uniformed Fire Division of the Long Branch Fire Department, FMBA Local 68, recently donated $6,000 to the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center at Monmouth Medical Center — tripling their donation from last year. For the second year in a row, the 21- member firefighter unit raised funds for the center…

  • 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…

  • Victorian homes, inns to open for Yule tours

    OCEAN GROVE — The Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its 22nd annual Holiday House and Inn Tour on Dec. 13 and 14. On Dec. 13, nine Victorian homes and cottages, eights inns, a senior residence, a museum and a tent will be decorated for the holidays and open for tours. A horse-andbuggy ride,…

  • Brian Kirk & the Jirks show 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…

  • Concert to benefit teen battling cancer

    Spring Lake Theatre will host the concert, “Songs for Justin,” at 8 p.m. Jan. 3 at 300 Madison Ave., Spring Lake. All proceeds will support Justin Condoluci and his family as he battles against pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The concert is a celebration of Justin’s favorite songs from musical theater. The production will feature over…

  • Advocates: 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…

  • Library has December programs for children

    The Eatontown Public Library is offering programs for children in December at 33 Broad St. Parents must remain in the library while children attend all programs. Registration is required for some programs by stopping at the library or calling 732- 389-2665.  “Preschool Storytime Series” for children age 3 ½ to 5 will be held…

  • Red Bank to celebrate restored stationhouse

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Red Bank will celebrate the restoration of the stationhouse at the Red Bank Train Station with a ceremony on Dec. 16. The $2.5 million NJ Transit project restored the landmark to its 1875 appearance. JEREMY GROSSMAN/STAFF New windows, siding and a fresh coat of paint are a few elements of…

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