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Hike and walk to raise cancer research funds
Yoga + Herbs will celebrate National Yoga Month with its second yoga hike at 9 a.m. Oct. 19 in Holmdel Park, 4 Longstreet Road, Holmdel. A “Light the Night Walk” will take place at 5 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Great Lawn at McKinley Street and Whitman Terrace, Long Branch.The events are free, but participants…
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‘Scrooge’ auditions to begin Oct. 17
The Premier Theatre Co. is seeking actors, singers and dancers of all ages to perform in this year’s production of “Scrooge” and the upcoming 2014 season. Auditions for adults and children will be held at the VFW Post at 701 Lake Ave., Asbury Park. Adult auditions will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 and 18…
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Church tour to reveal historical connections
Those interested can step back in time by taking a Candlelight Historical Tour at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at St. James’ Episcopal Church, 300 Broadway, Long Branch. Ken Kersey, parish historian, will lead an informative tour through the 100-year-old, Gothic-style church and discuss its historical connection to both Long Branch and the nation. Learn which…
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Brain tumor center sponsors art workshop
LONG BRANCH — The David S. Zocchi Brain Tumor Center at Monmouth Medical Center will sponsor a free “Art Is Good” workshop with artist Tim Kelly from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 20, at Surf Taco, 1003 Main St., Belmar. The workshop is a beginner art class offered to families whose lives have been impacted by the…
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Take a spirited walk to the ‘other side’ this fall
The Ocean Township Historical Museum will hold its fifth annual History Ghost Walk at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Terner Gallery, Ocean Township Library, 701 Deal Road. The walk, which is designed to be entertaining and informative, will feature characters from the museum’s exhibit, “Asbury Park: The History of a Jersey Gem.” The rain…
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Boat presentation set for Oct. 23 meeting
The Navesink Maritime Heritage Association will hold a meeting at 7:45 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, 128 Ocean Ave. John Olsen will present “Olsen Boat Works and Boatbuilding in Keyport.” Olsen will talk about his father Olav and his place in Jersey Shore boatbuilding. Olav founded Olsen Boat Works in 1947…
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Doctor aims to provide care for third-world women
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Dr. Nina Seigelstein confers with Dr. Patrick Tumay, head of Holy Spirit Hospital in Makeni, Sierra Leone. COURTESY OF DR. NINA SEIGELSTEIN Dr. Nina Seigelstein has traveled around the world to bring modern obstetric and gynecological care to women in third-world countries. But when she landed in Sierra Leone in…
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Ocean Township to transfer ownership of Whalepond Village
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Ocean Township officials anticipate closing soon on the acquisition of the Whalepond Village senior housing complex by Community Investment Strategies, which will ensure that the Stacey Drive complex remains senior housing. OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Less than a year after the Township Council authorized $7.1 million in funding to acquire Whalepond…
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Candidates agree on steps to protect the environment
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer RED BANK — While their politics may differ, candidates for the state Senate and Assembly from both parties agree on the need to address coastal issues, including aging infrastructure, reducing litter that ends up in the ocean, and encouraging the use of alternative energy sources. During an Oct. 7 forum…
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