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‘Messiah and More’ show set for Dec. 7
RED BANK — The Monmouth Civic Chorus will present the Christmas concert, “Messiah and More,” at 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. The concert will be led by Artistic Director Dr. Ryan Brandau and feature Handel’s “Messiah” and other holiday favorites. Tickets are $30-$45. For more information,…
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Singers sought for caroling event
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. The maximum group size is…
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Minion memories of Thanksgiving parade
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Debuting as Jerry the Minion from the “Despicable Me” films. I hope everyone is lucky enough to have a perfect moment at some point in his or her life. I’m talking about one of those moments that remain untouched in memory, no matter what happens. My perfect moment lasted only…
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Sea Bright opts for temporary firehouse
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer A temporary firehouse will be installed on the driveway of the Sea Bright Fire and Rescue headquarters, which was damaged during superstorm Sandy. Members of the Borough Council agreed to pursue the temporary facility at the Ocean Avenue site during their Nov. 13 workshop meeting. Borough Administrator Joseph Verruni recommended…
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Long Branch selling off excess school properties
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Public School District is nearing the homestretch in a yearlong initiative to sell off excess school buildings. Superintendent of Schools Michael Salvatore said last week that the district has secured a purchaser for the century-old Church Street School building and is currently seeking buyers…
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Blue Knights’ annual toy run lifts spirits of pediatric patients
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Members of the New Jersey Chapter of the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club participated in an annual toy run to deliver gifts to the Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center. The toy run took place Nov. 2 when the Blue Knights and Santa distributed…
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Ocean Township mayor to retire at year’s end
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — After serving on the governing body for 24 years, Mayor William Larkin said he will retire at the end of this year. Larkin announced his upcoming retirement during the Nov. 6 Township Council meeting. He has served on the Township Council for 24 years. The council members…
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Blood drive scheduled for Dec. 3 at hospital
LONG BRANCH — Monmouth Medical Center will host a blood drive sponsored by the Central Jersey Blood Center from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Monmouth Medical Center’s Community Meeting Room, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch. Each blood donor will receive a $5 lunch voucher to Monmouth Medical Center’s Sea Breeze Café and a $5…
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Lecture on Raphael set for AAUW meeting
The Northern Monmouth County Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at First Presbyterian Church, 4 East River Road, Rumson. Dr. Mary Anne Anderl will give a video presentation and lecture on Raphael, the Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. Proceeds will be used to…
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