Tag: Asbury Park
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CentraState receives Excellence in Community Wellness Recognition Award
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARIO MARCAL DaCUNHA OF RESIMAR FOTO & MUSIC The Community Affairs and Resource Center (CARC), formerly the Hispanic Women’s Resource Center, in Asbury Park, hosted its eighth annual gala fundraiser at the Sheraton Hotel in Eatontown on May 4, honoring distinguished individuals and institutions for their significant contributions to the well being…
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Moms Demand Action will hold rally June 2
The Monmouth and Ocean County Group of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America will host “Wear Orange Community Gathering and Rally” 12:30-3:30 p.m. on June 2 at Springwood Park, 126 Atkins Ave., Asbury Park. A community gathering will honor victims and survivors of gun violence, and work to end gun violence. Congressman Frank Pallone…
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Acelero holding open enrollment for free preschool
Acelero Learning Head Start is holding open enrollment for its preschool program for the 2017-18 school year. Acelero Learning is a free, full-day, full-year program. The program uses an early education curriculum to ensure development for children at this age. In addition, a family curriculum called “Shine On, Families” is used to replicate learning at…
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KidGooRoo helps sending children to summer camp
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer RUMSON – Joining forces to help parents send their children to camp, KidGooRoo an online evaluation activities resource is turning reviews from its website into cash to send kids to the Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County‘s summer camp. For every review that is posted on its website, KidGooRoo will donate…
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Lobster Run to include after-party at Langosta Lounge
The American Littoral Society, Langosta Lounge and Split Second Racing will partner for the second annual Lobster Run, beginning at 9 a.m. April 15 in Asbury Park. The run/walk will start and finish on the Asbury Park boardwalk outside Langosta Lounge, followed by an optional after-party at the restaurant. Participants can sign up for food, the run or a combination…
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‘A Most Unusual Evening’ fundraiser slated March 11
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County (BGCM) will hold its sixth annual signature fundraiser, “A Most Unusual Evening” at 7 p.m. on March 11 at the Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park. This year’s theme, “Times Square in Asbury Park,” will be reflected in the décor and “city savvy” dress code, and…
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Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser to benefit mentoring program
ASBURY PARK — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (BBBSMMC) is holding its 35th annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser at various Monmouth County bowling centers in March to raise funds to sustain and expand its 1-to-1 mentoring programs for children. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is BBBSMMC’s premier community fundraising event. Individuals as well as…
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Local Songwriters to join GRAMMY nominee Shannon McNally at this Saturday’s Light Of Day Festival
By Karen Rapolla Staff Writer Songs have long been powerful forms of commentary on issues of the day, punctuating social movements and inspiring listeners to action. The protest song occupies a unique and distinctive niche in the music firmament, combining the elements of other musical genres along with the elements of journalism and commentary. The…
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Polar Plunge benefit set for Jan. 28
The Rotary Club of Asbury Park will present the ninth annual Polar Plunge on Jan. 28 to benefit Mary’s Place by the Sea and Rotary Eye Rescue. This year the Polar Plunge will be headquartered at the the Berkeley Oceanfront Bar and Restaurant. The Polar Plunge will take place immediately north of Convention Hall. Registration…
