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Gallery presents local students’ artwork
“Christmas Cactus” The Red Horse Gallery in Freehold is hosting a new art show through Jan. 1. The exhibit features artwork created by students at Manalapan High School, with the assistance of art teacher Stephanie Kuhrt; photography by students at Neptune High School; and artwork by individuals served by The Arc of Monmouth’s Green Grove…
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Tiny Tim: ‘God bless us, every one!’
The Cratchit family from “A Christmas Carol” at Playhouse 22 A udiences can join the curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge on a mystical journey to change his destiny as local venues host performances of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, “A Christmas Carol.” Whether spoken or sung, Dickens’ timeless story of the miserable miser who learns to hold…
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Marionettes star in ‘The Nutcracker’
The Paper Moon Puppet Theatre is currently presenting “The Nutcracker” each Saturday at 1 p.m. through Jan. 4 at 171 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands. Join Clara and her little dachshund, Chester, for some magic as the Nutcracker Prince takes them on wonderful adventures in this classic holiday story. Tickets are $9. For more information or…
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Joseph F. Purdy
Mr. Purdy, 65, formerly of Monmouth and Ocean counties, died Nov. 30, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. He was predeceased by a sister, Justine LeBaron. He is survived by a son, Matthew Purdy; a daughter, Kerry Purdy Fleischer; a brother-in-law, Don Owen; and two nieces. Condolences may be sent to the Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank,…
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Louise Setaro Booton
Ms. Booton, 63, of Tinton Falls, died Dec. 3, 2013, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She is survived by her mother, Teresa Setaro; a son, Douglas Booton; a daughter, Jennifer Booton; two brothers, Bernard and his wife, Monica, and Thomas and his wife, Kathy; three nieces; a nephew; and many friends. Arrangements were entrusted…
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Dorothy F. Loversidge
Mrs. Loversidge, 95, of Red Bank, died Nov. 1, 2013, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She worked at the A&P in Red Bank and Little Silver for over 20 years and served as a Red Bank school crossing guard. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack Loversidge; an infant son; a sister, Evelyn Funderburke;…
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Café to hold diaper drive through Dec. 31
The Booskerdoo coffee company is holding the 2013 Booskerbooties Diaper Drive through Dec. 31 at locations at 36 Beach Road, Monmouth Beach, and 793 River Road, Fair Haven. Area residents can bring new, unopened diapers in any quantity. Booskerdoo will also donate 10 percent of all holiday dessert menu sales to purchase diapers for the…
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‘Jersey Shore Towns’ 2014 Dorn’s calendar
FAIR HAVEN — More than a century of life in Monmouth County is documented in the Dorn’s Archive, which conserves thousands of classic images of historical relevance, nostalgic charm and human interest. Twelve months worth of these local vignettes make up the 2014 Dorn’s Classic Images Calendar. The calendar pays tribute to “Jersey Shore Towns,”…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Monmouth Medical Center announced the addition of obstetrics and gynecology specialist Dr. Jessica Fischetti-Galvin to the hospital’s medical staff. Fischetti-Galvin earned her medical degree from Nova-Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, where she served as chief resident.…
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