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‘Women Painting Women’
“What If” by Nancy Depew Gallery U, formerly of Red Bank and Montclair, will celebrate its opening in Westfield with a show of the figurative work of 12 New Jersey artists as part of “Women Painting Women: (R)evolution.” Women Painting Women began in 2008 as a blog exploring how contemporary female painters handle women as…
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One-woman play depicts post-9/11 Muslim life
The one-woman play “Unveiled” will present the story of Muslims living in a post-9/11 world. Actor Rohina Malik will explore racism, love and Islamic culture as five Muslim women serve tea and uncover what lies beneath their veils. “We are all really the same” is Malik’s message. The character Inez projects how problems are not…
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Vegetarian group to host fall potluck
WEST LONG BRANCH — The Monmouth Area Vegetarian Society (MAVS) will host a free vegan potluck at Monmouth University’s Bey Hall, Room 201, at 1 p.m. Sept. 29. The event, which is open to the public, will include a special presentation, “The Experience of Parenting Vegetarian or Vegan Children.” Individuals who wish to attend this…
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St. James’ to host Choral Evensong
LONG BRANCH — The 2013-14 Music at St. James’ series will begin with a service of Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at St. James’ Church, 300 Broadway. The service will be sung by the combined adult choirs of St. James’ Church and Trinity Church,…
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Kathleen M. Wood
Mrs. Wood, 67, of Annandale, died Aug. 27, 2013. She was a computer analyst at Bell Core of New Jersey for 25 years before retiring in 1992. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Preston G. Wood Jr.; two brothers, Martin and his wife, Elsabeth Judge, of Denmark, and Thomas and his wife,…
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John R. “Jack” Piantanida
Mr. Piantanida, 79, of Howell, died Aug. 29, 2013, at home. He served in the U.S. National Guard and then worked in the family business, Shore Landscaping Service, where he became a partner. He was predeceased by his wife of 31 years, Jennie (Chidnese) Piantanida; a daughter, Eunice (Piantanida) Whitesell; a companion, Beverley Neale; a…
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Helen Fiore
Ms. Fiore, 76, of Long Branch, died Aug. 28, 2013, at the Jersey Shore Center, Eatontown. She was employed by Manalapan- Englishtown Regional Schools as a bus driver for many years and was head of the recreation department. She was predeceased by her ex-husband, Peter. She is survived by three daughters, Nanette Mentone of Long…
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Antler Lodge to host party for children
The Long Branch Antler Lodge 21 will sponsor a masquerade party for children ages 5-10 from 1-3:30 p.m. Oct. 27, at the Long Branch Elks Lodge 742, 150 Garfield Ave. The cost is $8 per person and will include face painting, games, costume contests, food and a drink. For more information, call the lodge at…
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Cub Scouts holding recruitment on Oct. 7
The Boy Scouts of America’s Cub Scout Pack 70 will host a recruitment night at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at First United Methodist Church: Oakhurst, 103 Monmouth Road, Ocean. Pack 70 offers a Cub Scout program for boys in grades 1-5. Activities include camping, hiking, racing model cars, field trips and participating in projects that…
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