• Charles Lafitte Foundation sponsors summer essay contest

    The Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF) has announced the return of its Kid’s Corner Summer Reading Adventure Essay Contest. Students in grades 3-12 who are attending a public or private school in the United States are invited to participate in the contest, according to a press release. To enter the contest, students must read a book…

  • Painters welcome season of summer

    “St. Augustine Bay Front” by Martha G. Ferguson of Ocean Grove Summer-themed images delight the eye in the Guild of Creative Art’s Main Gallery during the month of July. The exhibit, “Summer Show of Painters,” displays inspired works in a range of media, including acrylic, oil, pastel and watercolor. The exhibit runs through July 23…

  • Oceanfest offers fun, food and fireworks for July 4th

    The 24th annual Oceanfest celebration will take place on July 4, rain or shine. An Independence Day tradition in Long Branch, the free, familyfriendly festival runs 10 a.m.-10 p.m. along the half-mile stretch of the oceanfront promenade between Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park and the Ocean Place Resort & Spa. The festivities will end with a…

  • Program about sleep disorders to be offered July 31

    Arbor Terrace of Middletown is hosting a program titled “Are You Getting A Good Night’s Sleep?,” presented by Carol Ash, D.O., on July 31 from 6-7:30 p.m. Join Dr.Ash and learn about sleep disorders and tips on how to get a better night’s sleep. A light dinner will be served.All are welcome, but registration is…

  • Robotic arm technology offers new level of accuracy for knee and hip replacement

    Monmouth Medical Center is the first hospital in central and southern New Jersey to introduce robotic-assisted partial knee resurfacing and total hip replacement procedures.The robotic-assisted surgeries are performed using the RIO Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System marketed by MAKO Surgical Corp. RIO is a surgeon-controlled robotic arm system that enables accurate alignment and placement of…

  • Combat negative self-talk

    I f you beat yourself up whenever you eat something that’s not part of your diet, you could be dooming your weight-loss efforts.You’ve decided you have no control over your body, so you give up. Snap out of it. Block those dark thoughts. Overeating at one meal isn’t the end of your diet, and it…

  • Health&Fitness

    By Bev Bennett CTW Features A t some point in your diet, you’ll overeat. Maybe you won’t resist an extra piece of cake at a birthday celebration, or you’ll dive into a familysize bag of potato chips when you’re stressed. It’s not the slip however, but how you recover — if you do — that’s…

  • Local author to discuss upcoming novel

    Author Stephanie Evanovich of Asbury Park will hold a meet-and-greet based on her new novel, “The Sweet Spot,” at 7 p.m. July 23 at Barnes & Noble, 180 Route 35, Eatontown. The book continues the saga of Chase Walker, a hunky professional baseball player and his sassy wife, Amanda. The couple was featured last year…

  • July 23 gala to benefit animal rescue groups

    The Purr’n Pooch Foundation for Animals will host its fifth annual Summer Gala from 6-10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, at the Shrewsbury Sailing and Yacht Club, 512 Seawaneka Ave., Oceanport. Proceeds will support the efforts of nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue organizations across the United States. The gala will feature beautiful sunset views on the…

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