• Expressing the abstract

    IN THE ARTS “Sketch” by Dawn DiCicco Members of a “Lyrical Abstract Expressionism” class are exhibiting new works at the Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury. Painters whose works are featured in “Abstract Expressions” are Betty Bullivant, Shrewsbury; Dawn DiCicco and Stephanie Martel, both Red Bank; Shari Epstein, Leonardo; Mercedes Farrugia, Freehold; James Kent, who…

  • Manasquan school to host Eric LeGrand

    The Atlantic Club’s Parisi Speed School will host a fundraiser featuring guest speaker Eric LeGrand, who will present “Anything is Possible” at 1 p.m. Dec. 6 at 1904 Atlantic Ave., Manasquan. The event will also feature drills and 30- minute training sessions. All proceeds will benefit Team LeGrand of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation…

  • Federal grant expands access to dental services

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A federal grant will help expand access to dental services for low-income patients of the Dr. Barry D. Elbaum Dental Center, an affiliate of Monmouth Family Health Center on lower Broadway in Long Branch. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded the $240,000 operational grant, according to…

  • Discount store looks forward to one last holiday season

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Marc Greenfield’s father opened the business at the Englishtown Auction in the 1950s. Forty-five years later, Greenfield and his wife, Meg, are ready to say goodbye to Susan Greene. BOB NOPPE MATAWAN — The story of Susan Greene — a store that sells quality, affordable handbags and accessories —…

  • NJSPCA assumes control of Helmetta shelter

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The borough of Helmetta has agreed to a request by the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA) to relinquish control of the borough’s quarantined animal shelter. The Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter will be under the advocacy group’s supervision for 90 days and a subsequent…

  • Carolers sought to spread holiday cheer

    Volunteers age 18 and older are needed to help sing Christmas carols at 6 p.m. Dec. 15 at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch and 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. Carolers will spread Christmas cheer to hospital patients and their visitors and staff. A good voice is not…

  • Holiday swap meet set for Dec. 4 in Lincroft

    The Unitarian Universalist Meeting House will host a free Family Friendly Holiday Swap Meet and Potluck 6:30-9 p.m. on Dec. 4 at 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. Bakers and crafters are invited to trade their food items and crafts. Attendees who have nothing to trade can just bring a snack for the potluck. A guest…

  • Church will offer Dec. 6 Cookie Walk

    Trinity Episcopal Church, 18 Ryers Lane, Matawan, off Route 79 between Route 516 and Lloyd Road, will present its annual Cookie Walk 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 6. The event will feature homemade cookies, white elephant and vendor tables and Trinity’s Café. For more information, call 732-591- 9210.

  • Brookdale to host free HIV testing Dec. 2

    In recognition of World AIDS Day, Brookdale Community College will partner with the Prevention Resource Network and Project R.E.A.L. on Dec. 2 to offer free HIV testing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brookdale’s Student Life Center, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. All community members are invited to stop by, enjoy complimentary refreshments and…

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