• Arriving at Monmouth Park

    The Stable Area at Monmouth Park in Oceanport opened its doors on April 12, and the first arrivals were from the barn of trainer Henry Carroll. Above, Trish’s Wish is guided off the van by David Lewis, having made the trip from South Carolina. Monmouth Park will begin its 69th season of racing on May…

  • Exhibit seeks to redefine the ‘selfie’

    “An Opening” by Robert McKay Gallery 135 will host a multimedia exhibit of self-portraits, selfies and Vines. “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” will open at 7 p.m. April 25 at 135 Monmouth St., Red Bank. Additional exhibit hours will take place from 1-3 p.m. April 26-27. This unique exhibit of self-portraits will feature works from local…

  • Festival to offer taste of Spain

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Valeria Aguilar sings at last year’s Feria de Sevilla dance and live music festival. Residents of central New Jersey will get to experience the feel of Spain’s traditional April festival when Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre presents its second annual Feria de Sevilla this month at Parker Press Park, Rahway Avenue.…

  • Thomas Jefferson High School seeking alumni

    The class of 1964 of Thomas Jefferson High School, Brooklyn, N.Y., is searching for alumni to form a 50th reunion in the New York area. Details will be announced at a later date. To get involved, send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]

  • National Library Week in Long Branch

    The Long Branch Public Library at 328 Broadway will celebrate National Library Week through April 19 by offering half prices on book sales, copies and fines, except for lost items, and presenting a movie marathon featuring libraries or librarians. Children can select a free book in the children’s room. The movie marathon will begin at…

  • Expos to assist those with disabilities

    The Division of Developmental Disabilities Planning for Adult Life Opportunity Expos will be held 5-8 p.m. April 30 at L’Affaire, 1099 Route 22 East, Mountainside; 5-8 p.m. May 15 at Middlesex High School, 300 John F. Kennedy Drive, Middlesex; and 4-7 p.m. May 28 at Long Branch Middle School, 350 Indiana Ave., Long Branch. Students…

  • Shore House members receive gift of shoes

    LONG BRANCH — Through an ongoing grant funded by the New Jersey Youth Foundation and a newly created partnership with Sneaker Factory, members of Shore House, a community resource for people living with mental illness, received walking shoes to participate in physical activity. Because those living with mental illness have a 25-year-shorter life span due…

  • Volunteers needed to assist victims of sexual violence

    180 Turning Lives Around, a private nonprofit organization in Monmouth County, continues to provide support and advocacy for victims of sexual violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its dedicated response team volunteers. 180 will be conducting a 50-hour Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) training course from…

  • Monmouth County freeholders adopt $480.9 million budget

    The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has adopted a $480.9 million budget for 2014. The budget holds the amount to be raised by taxation flat for the fourth year in a row, according to a press release. The budget plan reflects a continuing effort by the freeholders to reduce county spending while dealing with increased…

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