• Choral group to perform in Eatontown

    The Choraliers of Eatontown will present “A Choralier Christmas Party” at 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at Woodmere School, 65 Raleigh Court, Eatontown. The program will include Christmas carols from around the world, traditional songs, a sing-along and novelty numbers. The Choraliers will also perform at Seabrook on Dec. 3 and the Eatontown tree lighting scheduled…

  • ‘The Nutcracker’ returns to Manasquan

    The American Repertory Ballet will bring the magic, beauty and fantasy of “The Nutcracker” to the stage with Tchaikovsky’s score, stunning sets, thrilling choreography and a massive cast Dec. 13-14 at the Algonquin Arts Theatre at 173 Main St., Manasquan. Performances are scheduled for 1 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 13, and 3 p.m. Dec. 14.…

  • Audubon Society sets Dec. 10 meeting

    The Monmouth County Audubon Society will host field guide and naturalist George Armistead, who will present the ornithology program, “The Birds and the Birds and the Bees,” at its 8 p.m. Dec. 10 meeting at the Church of the Nativity, 180 Ridge Road, Fair Haven. The public is welcome. Admission is free. There are 10,000…

  • Beck receives award from police group

    State Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) was named Woman of the Year by the State Troopers Coalition, a subsidiary of the National Police Defense Foundation (NPDF). The NPDF is a nonprofit organization that provides medical and legal support services to the law enforcement community, as well as several programs involving public safety and child safety. “I…

  • Operation Sleighbells to benefit 500 local families

    LONG BRANCH — With the holidays approaching, Family & Children’s Service (FCS) is asking for help in granting the holiday wishes of area children whose families are struggling financially. The nonprofit social service agency agency is seeking donations of toys, books and clothes, as well as volunteers to help with the annual holiday giving drive,…

  • ‘Endangered Beauty’

    IN THE ARTS “Wildflower” The Second Story Art Gallery in Atlantic Highlands will host an exhibit of metal sculptures and drawings by artist Sabrina Fadial. “Endangered Beauty” runs through Nov. 30, with a closing reception 6-8 p.m. Nov. 29 at the gallery, located at 78 First Ave. “As an artist, nature is my muse. Inspiration…

  • Suzanne Kenyon

    Suzanne Kenyon, 61, of the Mercerville section of Hamilton Township, Mercer County, passed surrounded by loving family members on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick, Suzanne grew up in Metuchen and lived in Edison, North Brunswick and Trenton before settling in Mercerville several years…

  • NOTES

    The Long Branch Elks Lodge 742 will host an All-You-Can-Eat Italian Buffet 6-8 p.m. Nov. 21 at 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch. The buffet is open to the public. The cost is $8 per person and includes meatballs, sausage, chicken Parmesan, linguine with clam sauce, ziti, stuffed rigatoni, cavatelli and broccoli, salad, coffee and dessert.…

  • Team Ohana to raise funds to fight cancer

    Relay for Life’s Matawan NJ Team Ohana will be wrapping store purchases 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Barnes & Noble bookstore at 2134 Route 35, Holmdel. Donations to Team Ohana’s fundraising efforts to fight back against cancer will also be accepted. Relay for Life is a nationwide, community based event sponsored by the…

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