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Blood donations critically needed
New Jersey Blood Services is asking the public to roll up its sleeves and donate to make up for blood drives that had to be canceled because of the poor winter weather. About one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood. The shelf life of platelets is only five days, and the shelf life…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Monmouth Medical Center has announced that Sea Bright resident David Mc- Clung has been named chief financial officer (CFO) for Monmouth Medical Center, and Eatontown resident Joan Wills has been appointed regional assistant vice president of geriatrics. A veteran of the hospital industry, Mc- Clung has worked in a CFO capacity since 1983. Prior to…
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Enjoy the area’s many recreational offerings
Camp Excel Camp Excel is a specialized summer camp for children ages 5-17 with ADHD and others with social skills challenges. At Camp Excel, they focus on developing social skills and the social awareness necessary for better relationships. They teach children problem-solving skills and build self-esteem. The comprehensive program includes academics with special education teachers…
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Free income tax preparation available
The Monmouth County Library hosts AARP Tax Aide program volunteers who assist taxpayers with their income tax returns. The service is available for any low- and middle income taxpayers with simple returns. AARP volunteers will be at the Eastern Branch Library at 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury, through April 15; the Wall Township branch at 2700…
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Students affected by cancer can seek scholarship
One New Jersey student who lost his mother to cancer while in college is helping other students in a similar situation. Marna’s Pals is currently accepting applications from New Jersey students whose families have been affected by cancer. The deadline is March 31. David Pal’s mother, Marna, died from pancreatic cancer in 2008, just two…
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Made in Monmouth will feature county’s products
What do jewelry, bagels, orchids and surfboards have in common? How about handmade glass, honey, cosmetics, flags, beer, chocolate and tea? All of these items are made in Monmouth County. These items, and many others produced in the county, will be on display and available for purchase at the “Made in Monmouth” event to be…
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Oceanport Garden Club sets meeting
The Oceanport Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, at the Oceanport United Methodist Church, 50 Main St., Oceanport. Lunch will be provided at noon. The artistic design “Tea Time Tray” will be staged on trays provided by five designers. After lunch, Ted Krulikowski, a local authority on gardening, butterflies and…
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Casey Players to put ‘Grease’ on stage
Red Bank Catholic High School (RBC) will present “Grease” from March 20-23 at its auditorium on 112 Broad St., Red Bank. Performances will be at 7 p.m. March 20, 8 p.m. March 21, 7:30 p.m. March 22 and 2 p.m. March 23. With energetic dance and song, RBC’s Casey Players will bring to life the…
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Concert March 22 to reflect on D-Day
The Shrewsbury Chorale and Garden State Philharmonic and Chorus will present their “Lest We Forget” concert in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of D-Day at 7:30 p.m. March 22 at the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold, 118 W. Main St., Freehold. The concert will be under the musical direction of Anthony LaGruth and feature works…
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