Tag: Long Branch
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Long Branch Free Public Library to celebrate 100 years
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Free Public Library is celebrating its 100th birthday with several events planned, culminating in a celebration gala this November. “We are having different programs throughout the year, and our actual centennial will be in November,” Long Branch Free Public Library Director Tonya Garcia said.…
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Long Branch council to discuss parking in the fall
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — A trip through Long Branch on a weekend beach day has led to many being stuck in gridlock searching for parking. During an Aug. 9 Council Workshop meeting, the council discussed a growing problem where the demand for beach parking has outnumbered the city supply and led…
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‘Iago’ to premiere at Long Branch theater
LONG BRANCH — The New Jersey Repertory Company will stage James McLure’s “Iago” at 179 Broadway. Previews begin Aug. 25, and Opening Night is set for Aug. 27. The play will run through Sept. 25. Backstage intrigue, romance and scandal take place during rehearsals of the Shakespeare classic “Othello,” which serves as the backdrop for…
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Vendor spaces available for church yard sale
LONG BRANCH — Christ the King Parish is sponsoring its 2016 Yard Sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Fr. Cox Parking Lot, which is next to Our Lady Star of the Sea Church at Chelsea and Second avenues. The rain date is Sept. 24. Shoppers are invited to attend. Food and beverages…
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Special programs, reading prizes available at Long Branch library
LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Free Public Library’s adult summer reading program is in full swing this month at the Main and Elberon Branch libraries through Aug. 31. Join book discussions and programs and earn prizes as well. Adult readers are invited to read six books this summer, complete a reading log and submit…
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Project shines light on Long Branch women
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — A local photographer is shining the light on 100 women who either live or work in Long Branch. Andrea Phox recently concluded a 14-month pursuit of finding and photographing 100 local women as part of “SHINE: 100 Women of Long Branch.” The project is dedicated to the…
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RE/MAX Synergy to hold back to school supply drive
RE/MAX Synergy in Long Branch is hosting a back to school supply drive to benefit local children in need. Suggested items include, but are not limited to: pencils, pens, erasers, lined paper, glue sticks, dry erase markers, backpacks, lunch boxes and pencil cases. Gift cards for stores like Staples, Kohls, AC Moore, Target and Old…
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Library to celebrate its centennial with a birthday bash
The Long Branch Free Public Library will host a birthday party celebrating its centennial at the Main Library at 4 p.m. Aug. 23 and at the Elberon Branch at 4:45 p.m. Aug. 24. Visit the libraries for an afternoon of old-fashioned birthday party games, including “pin the tail on the donkey,” sack races and parachute…
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Book it: Long Branch honors state’s top librarian
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Another chapter in the sparkling career of Tonya Garcia was featured on July 26. Fresh off being named Librarian of the Year by the New Jersey Library Association, Garcia, Long Branch’s Librarian, was presented with the key to the city and July 26 was proclaimed “Tonya Garcia…
