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Brookdale men’s lacrosse team claims fifth straight region title
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Even when things weren’t going its way, the Brookdale Community College men’s lacrosse team never lost sight of its goal, which was a fifth straight Region 19 title that they achieved on April 27 by defeating Union County College, 11-8. The championship was anything but routine, as the Jersey Blues…
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Library has events for all ages in Hazlet
The Hazlet Library is offering programs for children and adults in May at 251 Middle Road. Registration is required for all programs by visiting the library or calling 732-264- 7164. “How to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits” for baby boomers will be at 10 a.m. May 10. Learn how to maximize retirement income benefits.…
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Dinner on May 10 to feature Greek dances
The Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey (HDNJ) will present their annual Taverna Night Dinner Dance at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the Cultural Community Center of Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 20 Hillcrest Road, Holmdel. All proceeds from the event will support HDNJ. The event will feature a full Greek dinner buffet,…
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Runners raise $40K for Boys & Girls Clubs
ASBURY PARK — A group of local runners recently raised $40,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County (BGCM) at Shore-area races, including the Asbury Park Half Marathon, New Jersey Marathon, Long Branch Half Marathon and Half Marathon Relay. Each member of Team BGCM was asked to raise at least $1,035 to sponsor…
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Edward Francis Jones
Mr. Jones, 74, of Cliffwood Beach and formerly of Keyport, died April 4, 2014, at Bayshore Hospital. He was born in South Amboy to Edward and Bertha Jones. He was employed at Kerr Glass for 19 years and the maintenance department for the Keyport Board of Education for 20 years. He was predeceased by his…
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Celebrating artists ‘At Play’
IN THE ARTS “They Know Not Why Nor Wherefore They Strive, Yet the Prize is Cherished” by Sharon Sayegh Sculptures by five artists visually interpret the concept of play, which is the central theme of this week’s TEDxNavesink conference. “At Play” is on exhibit in the lobby of the Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave.,…
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‘Early Elton’ comes to town
ENTERTAINMENT By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Early Elton Elton John enthusiasts are invited to take part in an “archaeological dig” of the artist’s early music when Early Elton makes an appearance at Tim McLoone’s Supper Club in Asbury Park at 8 p.m. May 15. Early Elton features Rich Pagano (The Fab Faux, Rosanne Cash, Levon…
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Plant sale to benefit National Historic Site
The Garden Club R.F.D. will hold its annual plant sale on May 9 and 10 to raise funds to maintain the Little Red Schoolhouse, a National Historic Site at Dwight and Middletown Lincroft roads in Middletown. The plant sale will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 9 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
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Library has story, craft activities for children
The Holmdel Library at 4 Crawfords Corner is offering activities for children in May. “Read to the Dogs,” for children in grades K-2, will be at 4:15 p.m. on May 12. Attendees may read to the furriest and best listeners in town. “It Bounces,” for children in grades K-2, will be at 4:15 p.m. on…
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