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Choraliers to present Christmas concert
The Choraliers of Eatontown will present “It’s the Best Time of the Year” at Woodmere School, Raleigh Court, at 3 p.m. Dec. 8. In “Carols and Classics,” the chorus will present a medley of traditional carols, and the audience is welcome to sing along. Old favorites such as “White Christmas” will be featured in the…
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Center Stage locations accepting donations
The Center Stage Dance and Theater schools of East Brunswick, Marlboro and Ocean are coordinating efforts with the Food- Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and the HomeFront shelter, and will serve as a registered drop-off site for donations through Dec. 13. Through the holiday food drive, nonperishable, ready-to-eat meals such as soups, stews, spaghetti…
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‘Santa’s Workshop’ fashion show planned
The Daughters of Penelope will present their annual children’s fashion show and gift auction, “Santa’s Workshop,” at 7 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the St. George Church Cultural Center, 1033 W. Park Ave., Ocean. Admission is a donation of $25 for adults and $12 for children and includes hors d’oeuvres and traditional homemade Greek desserts.…
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Lions’ breakfast with Santa set for Dec. 8
Santa Claus will be on hand to welcome guests to the Eatontown Lions Club Holiday Pancake Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 8 at Meadowbrook Elementary School, 65 Wyckoff Road, Eatontown. Proceeds will support the Eatontown Lions’ community service and sight-related projects and charities. Breakfast will feature all-you-can-eat pancakes, as well as sausage,…
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Local home health aides honored for their service
Seven home health aides from Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC) in Eatontown recently received awards for “going the extra mile” at the 2013 Home Health Aide Recognition Day. The Home Care Association of New Jersey sponsored the event at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. The Home Health Aide of the…
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Long Branch recognizes local heroes of Sandy
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — For nearly two weeks following superstorm Sandy, a community came together, many working long hours under uncomfortable conditions to help people out. The city recognized numerous volunteer and paid firefighters, first aid squad members, businesses and elected officials last week for the work they did during superstorm…
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Choir to perform ‘Messiah’ on Dec. 8
St. James’ Episcopal Church will present George Frederic Handel’s “Messiah” at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at 300 Broadway, Long Branch. As part of St. James’ music series, “Messiah” will be performed by the church’s choir, soloists and chamber orchestra under the direction of James Douglas, director of music and church organist. The renowned oratorio is…
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Monmouth student among two killed in car accident
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer A Monmouth University freshman was among two teenagers killed shortly after their vehicle ran off the roadway and struck a telephone pole Nov. 30 in East Brunswick. Nicole Surace, 18, of Milltown, was the passenger in a vehicle driven by Jeffrey Szatkowski, 17, of Spotswood, when the accident occurred around…
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Board seeks compromise on future of Old Orchard
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Residents will have a say next month on whether to allow cluster development as an alternate use on the Old Orchard Country Club site. In a 4-3 vote, members of the Planning Board moved to allow a public hearing on a master plan amendment that would permit a…
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