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Celebrating artists ‘At Play’
“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., Red Bank, through…
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‘Early Elton’ comes to town
By AMY ROSEN 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 Helm), Jeff Kazee…
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Foundation awards $745,000 in grants
The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey recently awarded its first round of 2014 grants, totaling $745,000, to support 16 New Jersey nonprofit organizations, including two local theaters. New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch received a $10,000 general operating support grant to fund the Main Stage Series, Developmental Reading Series, Diversity Initiative, Theatre Brut Short-Play…
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Greater Media editor honored with 2014 Ambassador Award
Managing Editor Jessica D’Amico The Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma has presented a 2014 Ambassador Award to Greater Media Newspapers Managing Editor Jessica D’Amico for her article “The Sting of Stigma.” Ambassador Awards recognize those in the media who champion the council’s mission to educate the public about mental illness, combat stigma and engage…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Circle Hyundai Chevrolet in Shrewsbury recently donated $11,900 to support Walk MS. Blaise Scibetta, general sales manager of Circle Hyundai Chevrolet and team captain of Walk MS, began Circle Hyundai’s fundraising efforts in March by donating $100 for the 119 cars sold that month. To make a donation to Walk MS through Circle Hyundai, contact…
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Teachers can sign up for workshops at Rider
The National Writing Project at Rider University will hold professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers from July 8-17. Classes include “Modeling Informational Writing, Poetry and Personal Narratives”; “Writing to Support Content-Area Literacy”; “Beginning Teacher Workshop”; “Using MS OneDrive in the Classroom”; “Readers Workshop: Building a Community of Readers”; “Word Work”; and “Classroom Management.” Workshops cost…
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Gardeners Market to offer plants, tools
The Shrewsbury Garden Club will host its annual Gardeners Market from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 10 at the Shrewsbury Borough gazebo at 419 Sycamore Ave. Proceeds will support the club’s efforts to maintain various gardens at different locations. The club will be selling flats of spring annuals, vegetable and herbs, hanging baskets, cut…
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Smart Carpet offers gift cards
Smart Carpet and Flooring, already an innovator in mobile sales, has introduced gift cards to coincide with Mother’s Day. The company cited market research showing that women are initiating 80 percent of home-improvement decisions today, and that number is trending upwards. “Most flooring decisions are initiated by women,” said company President Brendan Phillips. “A Mother’s…
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Elizabeth Karman Hirsch
Mrs. Hirsch, 86, died April 27, 2014. She lived a very full life enriched with love, laughter, family and friends. She was born on June 10, 1927, in Wantagh, N.Y., and she and her husband, Al, raised their family in Milltown. She was a wife, mother, aunt, and loving friend to many. She retired from…
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