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Brew up a frightfully fun Halloween party for ghoulish guests of all ages
Haunted with the thought of a ho-hum Halloween? Never fear — trick-ortreaters will want more than just candy once they see your party table.Throw a fabulous Halloween party fit for little goblins or grown-up monsters with some devilishly good sweets. Try these easy party ideas from Wilton to make your Halloween spook-tacular: Add some…
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GOTCC’s networking event set for Nov. 12
The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) has announced registration is now open for its After Hours Mixer networking opportunity at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12, at Capitol Lighting, 353 Route 35, Eatontown. The event will include a 10-minute topic, round-robin introductions to present oneself, a buffet of hot and cold finger foods catered by…
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Library will serve ‘Tea with Friends’
Residents are invited to gather their friends and enjoy a traditional tea service with the Friends of the Long Branch Free Public Library at “Tea with Friends,” from 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 19. Tea, coffee, assorted finger sandwiches, cakes and cookies will be served. Outdoor seating will be available, weather permitting. The cost is $35,…
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Young author receives honors for debut novel
WEST LONG BRANCH — Alex Gilvarry, artist-in-residence in the Monmouth University English Department, received one of the nation’s highest honors for fiction writers by being named one of “Five under 35” honorees from the National Book Foundation (NBF). The award is given to emerging fiction writers, who are selected by a former National Book Award…
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Pooch parade
Sam Nativo helps Murray the Bulldog get ready to take part in the sixth annual Block Party and Pooch Parade at West End Park on Brighton Avenue in Long Branch Sept. 27.
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‘Dead Man Walking’ author, students discuss death penalty
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Acclaimed author Sister Helen Prejean speaks of her experience with the death penalty to a crowd of students gathered at Old Bridge High School on Oct. 3. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Students at Old Bridge High School were challenged with difficult questions on human rights and decency upon being visited…
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Devils hockey game will support CASA
The New Jersey Devils have teamed up with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Jersey to support children in need. Proceeds from the team’s home opener on Oct. 18 will benefit CASA, which recruits and trains community volunteers to advocate in court for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse…
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Park offers interactive hayrides for families
Get into the spirit of the season with the Monmouth County Park System’s “Creatures of the Night” hayrides, which are offered on Friday and Saturday evenings, between 5 and 8 p.m., from Oct. 10-25, at Huber Woods Park, 25 Browns Dock Road, Middletown. Traveling through the park, the interactive, family-friendly hayrides feature staff and volunteers…
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Library showing baseball flicks in October
The Long Branch Free Public Library will screen baseball-themed movies during October at 328 Broadway. The library will be closed Oct. 13 and 23, but the drop box will be open for book and audiovisual returns. Bring snacks and enjoy films on a big surround-sound screen in the library’s Community Meeting Room. Check film ratings…
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