• County park system slates fall craft show

    TINTON FALLS — The Monmouth County Park System will host its Fall Craft Show from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, 2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls. The seasonal craft show will feature local artists and crafters showcasing their original, handcrafted works. Vendors are still being accepted for this event. Interested…

  • History organization to host Nov. 3 meeting

    The New Jersey Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Shrewsbury Towne- Monmouth Chapter will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Shrewsbury Historic Society building located at 419 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury. The meeting’s topic will be “Everything You Wanted to Know About DAR … But Were Afraid to Ask.” Learn about what…

  • Mental-health group schedules fundraiser

    The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County (MHA) will hold a Fall Celebracíon, Viva La Vida: Celebrate Life 7-11 p.m. Nov. 15, at the Raven and the Peach restaurant, 740 River Road, Fair Haven. Guests can enjoy a Spanish-themed menu with tapas and stations, sangria, an open bar, silent auction and entertainment by The Haven.…

  • School receives national honor

    Biotechnology High School, Freehold Township, has been selected as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for 2014. “This is an incredible honor for Biotech and the entire Monmouth County Vocational School District,” Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry said. “Our career academies continue to demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence,…

  • ‘Others People’s Money’ play features local acts

    The Edison Valley Playhouse will present “Other People’s Money” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 8. Come and see the drama that inspired the 1991 movie starring Danny DeVito, Gregory Peck and Penelope Ann Miller. This compelling drama explores whether corporate raiders are creatures from the “Black Lagoon of capitalism” or realists. “Other…

  • Hospital undertakes energy-saving project

    RED BANK — Riverview Medical Center has successfully completed an energy conservation plan. The hospital reduced its annual energy output by more than 20 percent, improved the air quality within the hospital, ensured the longevity and reliability of its equipment, lowered energy costs by more than $900,000 and vastly diminished its greenhouse gas emissions, according…

  • One Book, One Community programs set at local libraries

    Local branches of the Monmouth County Library will hold special children’s programs in November as part of this year’s One Book, One Community program. One Book, One Community provides a forum for community discussion, literacy education and arts-related events centered around one book, according to a press release from the library system. This annual program…

  • Library foundation to hold wine tasting

    The Foundation for the Red Bank Public Library will hold its second annual wine tasting benefit from 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Red Bank Public Library, 84 W. Front St., Red Bank. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation for the Red Bank Public Library, a nonprofit organization founded in 2013 to raise private funds to…

  • Funds distributed to local nonprofits

    OCEANPORT — The Monmouth Park Charity Fund held its 67th annual Distribution of Funds Tea on Sept. 24 at the Monmouth Park Racetrack. A total of $110,000 was disseminated to nonprofit agencies and health care facilities, which serve Monmouth County residents who are at-risk or need special services. The Monmouth Park Charity Fund has raised…

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