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Thompson Park Day to celebrate autumn
MIDDLETOWN — From scarecrows to kids’ races, Thompson Park Day celebrates the season with traditional autumn activities. The festival will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 20 at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The event offers free activities such as a mini maze, canoeing on Marlu Lake (weather permitting), pottery demonstrations, kids’…
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Slocums to hold Oct. 6 family reunion
LONG BRANCH — The Slocums of New Jersey will hold their annual family reunion Oct. 6 at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend. The Slocums were early settlers of Long Branch in 1668. Two Slocum brothers — John and Nathaniel, born in the…
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Appraisal event held at Monmouth Mall
The Social Community Activities Network (SCAN) will sponsor an “Antiques Road Show-Style Appraisal Day” 1-5 p.m. Oct. 4 at Boscov’s auditorium on the third floor at the Monmouth Mall, 180 Route 35, Eatontown. Antiquarian Gregory Goldman will be available to look at an heirloom or other item and determine its value. There is a one-item…
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October event will raise funds for Fortune House preservation
RED BANK — The inaugural fundraiser to support the preservation of the T. Thomas Fortune House will take place Oct. 3, the birthday of the journalist and human rights activist. The event will be held 6-9 p.m. at the Celestial Lodge at 141 Drs. James Parker Blvd., Red Bank. The cost to attend is $20.…
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Food businesses in Aberdeen can seek outdoor-dining permits
ABERDEEN — Township food businesses planning to offer outdoor dining options next year can apply now for zoning permits that allow sidewalk seating during the warm-weather season. In August, the Aberdeen Township Council approved an ordinance that allows restaurants and other food businesses on properties that permit such uses to offer outdoor dining from May…
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Square dance classes available in Lincroft
A square dance open house will be held at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Rt. 520, Lincroft, 7-9:30 p.m. Sept. 27. The event is sponsored by the Monmouth Country Park System and the Middletown Ramblers Square Dance Club. No dancing experience is needed. The caller will give clear instructions. Singles or couples are welcome. Children…
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Middletown Day set to return Sept. 28
Middletown Day 2013 will be held rain or shine on Sept. 28, noon to 6 p.m., at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo. The fall festival has activities for all ages, including a business and community showcase, car show, craft fair, live local music, tournaments, children’s activities, petting zoo, hayrides and food court. New activities…
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Gravelly Brook Park slated for improvements
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer MATAWAN — The Borough Council has authorized an application for a $250,000 Monmouth County Open Space Grant to fund the first of three phases of upgrades at Gravelly Brook Park and expand recreational activities in the borough. The council approved a resolution at the Sept. 17 council meeting that authorized…
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Hazlet to celebrate the autumn season
Hazlet Recreation will celebrate the season with traditional autumn activities at the annual Hazlet Day Festival on Oct. 5, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park,1776 Union Ave. Rain date is Oct. 6. Enjoy a day of free activities that include a rock wall, bungee trampoline, kiddie Ferris wheel, carousel bounce, sports obstacle…
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