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Essays being accepted for nonprofit contest
The Curchin Group LLC, Red Bank, is holding an essay contest — open to all nonprofits — to determine the two beneficiaries of the ninth annual Curchin Open, a ninehole indoor miniature golf tournament for charity scheduled for Nov. 5. Nonprofits in Monmouth and Ocean counties are eligible to enter by writing an essay of…
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Greater Media editor honored with 2014 Ambassador Award
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 communities in…
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Monmouth County sets skateboard event
The Monmouth County Park System will host the skateboard event, 7 Prez SK8 Jam, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10 at the Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Skateplex on Ocean Avenue in Long Branch. The rain date is May 11. Enjoy amateur competitions, live music and a pro-skater demonstration. Skaters age 6 and up…
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Leaders to be honored at Monmouth Medical Center Foundation’s Crystal Ball Gala
LONG BRANCH — The Monmouth Medical Center Foundation will host its 42nd annual Crystal Ball Gala at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at The Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The gala, which benefits hospital programs and services, will honor leaders in medicine and the community and…
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Grant from Provident Bank supports efforts to remember Rwanda genocide
Eyewitnesses to 1994 bloodletting will speak at Brookdale on May 14 Samantha Mustari and Christian Thompson of Communications High School in Wall Township add the finishing touches to a mixed-media artwork that symbolizes the evil of genocide and hope for the future. The Provident Bank Foundation has awarded a $7,500 grant in support of an…
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‘Finn Fest’ on May 18 to help cancer patients
The fourth annual Finn Fest will be held from 2-6 p.m. May 18 at the Norwood Inn, 618 Second Ave., Avon-by-the-Sea. Proceeds will benefit the Joe Finn Music Therapy Program at the Leon Hess Cancer Center at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. The program encourages the use of music to relieve symptoms of cancer and…
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Long Branch library has special events
The Long Branch Public Library at 328 Broadway has announced special events in May. “Art in the Park” will be held from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 25 at West End Park. Enjoy the 16th annual art event and visit the library table to purchase tote bags, T-shirts, library notecards and prints of Winslow…
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Master Gardeners to host plant sale May 16-17
The 12th annual plant sale will be held at the Monmouth County agricultural building, 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township, May 16-17. The plant sale is the annual fundraiser for the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County. Funds raised help the Master Gardeners provide gardening, pest and horticultural education to the public. A helpline service can…
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Panel calls for new special-education strategies
By KATHY CHANG A state education panel says New Jersey needs to move away from the thought of public education as two separate systems for general and special education. The public education system is one unit that includes a continuum of interventions, programs and services that respond to the individual needs of the student, according…
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