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Consider recycling old electronics
The season of gift-giving has exploded with electronics. If you’re like many folks, you probably have modern toys such as flat-screen TVs, smartphones, tablets and gaming consoles beneath your tree. New electronic gadgets are fun, but they create a serious post-holiday dilemma: What can be done with old and outdated devices? Most definitely, don’t toss…
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Fundraiser to assist area cancer patients
Holmdel Imaging will host its third annual fundraiser to benefit STOMP The Monster from 7-11 p.m. Jan. 31 at 100 Commons Way, Holmdel. STOMP The Monster provides financial and other support to cancer patients and their families and caregivers. Festivities will include entertainment by the band Cause and The Effects, beverages, prizes, raffles and more.…
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Master Gardeners available to speak
Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County have speakers available to educate the public on almost any gardening topic. On hand are knowledgeable volunteers that can provide organizations information — ranging from growing roses to generating compost, Japanese beetles to Jersey woodchucks, In addition to presentations, a panel of expert Master Gardeners can be furnished to…
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Health fair geared toward seniors set
Seniors are invited to a free health fair from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Bayshore Senior Center, 100 Main St., Keansburg. The health fair is being sponsored by the doctors and staff of Immediate Care Medical Walk-In of Hazlet. Seniors can receive health screenings, medical tips, advice and more. Doctors will…
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Program has vested interest in K-9 dogs
NEWARK — The Associated Humane Societies (AHS) is seeking to outfit K-9 dogs in protective vests within existing and forming units in New Jersey’s police departments. AHS is also looking for departments that may have previously received body armor for which the warranty is now expired. Since 1997, the Vested Interest program has been providing…
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Hobby Shop celebrates Train Day this weekend
ABERDEEN — Train Day is coming to the Hobby Shop from 2-6 p.m. Jan. 18 in the shop’s event area, Event Avenue. The day will be dedicated to the enjoyment and art of model trains, showcasing the redesigned, four-level, interactive train layout, “Trains for All Seasons,” which is a tribute to the Jersey Shore. Mike…
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Keyport GardenWalk sponsors art contest
Keyport GardenWalk has announced the annual art contest for the Keyport Garden- Walk 2014. Artists are welcome to submit original art to become the face of Keyport Garden- Walk, which takes place June 7-8. The guidelines include the following: Submissions must be original artwork, sized 8 by 10 inches to 11 by 17 inches.…
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Holmdel, Hazlet mayors eye new revenues in 2014
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Taxes, infrastructure and economic development will be high priorities for the newly appointed mayors of Holmdel and Hazlet this year, as both governing bodies attempt to balance necessary improvements with the need for a small budget. “Austerity is going to be the operative word this year,” said Holmdel…
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