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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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Train show to benefit Toys for Tots program
The Garden State Central Model Railroad Club’s Holiday Spectacular and Train Display will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 14, 15, 21 and 22 at the InfoAge Science Center, 2201 Marconi Road, Wall. Visitors will view operating model trains from N to G gauges. Santa and his animated reindeer will visit on Dec.…
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Library to host December events
Read to a Therapy Dog, 4 p.m. Dec. 18. Therapy dog Jack and his trainer Dianne are the best listeners in town. Choose a winter-themed story from the library collection or bring a book from home. Nonreaders can share picture books or make up their own story. Dogs are trained and certified by the Monmouth…
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Five area towns consolidate programs to join Little League
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Front: John Caruso (from left), Chris Kelly and Memone Crystian, and (rear) Del Dal Pra and Bob Oakes pose during a Dec. 4 press conference announcing the formation of the Two River Little League, which will be comprised of teams from Rumson, Fair Haven, Little Silver, Red Bank and the…
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Food drive to benefit needy in Long Branch
The Long Branch Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 68 is currently holding its annual food drive through Dec. 20 to benefit Long Branch’s various food banks, which have very low reserves for the upcoming holidays. Nonperishable food can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the firehouses located at Union and Third avenues…
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$20K grant funds program for adults with special needs
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The borough has been awarded a $20,000 grant for a recreation program that teaches independent-living skills to adults with special needs. The state Department of Consumer Affairs will provide the grant to the borough to continue the Social Opportunities and Recreation program at the Eatontown Community Center. “We…
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Elks Lodge hosts basketball event
Red Bank Elks Lodge 233 is inviting area youth to the annual free basketball Hoop- Shoot contest, a free-throw competition at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 22 in the Salvation Army gym at 180 Newman Springs Road, Red Bank. The competition is open to boys and girls in three age categories as of April 1, 2014: 8-…
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Sea Bright extends consolidation study
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — A study being conducted by a committee of borough residents to determine the feasibility of consolidating Sea Bright with a neighboring municipality will not be completed until March. The Citizen Advisory Committee, established in September to look into consolidation, was expected to present its preliminary findings and…
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Monmouth U hosts workshops for Computer Science Education Week
WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University’s Computer Science and Software Engineering Department is encouraging schools and parents to join in the Hour of Code this week, a global campaign based on the belief that — regardless of age, race or gender — anyone can learn to build the technologies of the future. The program is…
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