Tag: Monmouth County
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Louis Carr named Rumson’s Grand Marshal of St. Patrick’s Day Parade
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer RUMSON — This year will celebrate five years that the Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Committee will be the proud sponsors of a holiday parade. The newly selected Grand Marshal, Louis (Lee) Carr, will now join the parade as its honored leader. He will be the spearhead of the parade that…
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Audubon Society’s Woodcock walk to be held March 11
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer The Monmouth County Audubon Society (MCAS) is sponsoring an evening trip to search for the American Woodcock at Big Brook County Park on Sunday, March 11. The MCAS’s mission is to study and enjoy nature and promote wildlife conservation, habitat protection and education. The park is located on County Road 520 in…
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Art Society of Monmouth County to present March, April exhibits
The Art Society of Monmouth County (ASMC) welcomes the public to attend its March and April art exhibits at the Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road. The ASMC is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that aims to promote the education, development and appreciation of the visual arts throughout Monmouth County. The anniversary art show, “Oldies…
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FCS Thrift Boutique to reopen at new location
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — This month will signal the reopening of the Family & Children’s Service (FCS) Thrift Boutique at its new location at 604 Second Ave. in the West End Plaza, adjacent to Brighton Avenue. Six months ago, a fire ripped through the FCS Thrift Boutique’s previous location at 307 Branchport Rd.…
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Professor to talk about archaeological discoveries at Sandy Hook
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer The Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) invites the public to attend the free lecture, “Searching for the Lighthouse Fort and the Refugee Town on Sandy Hook: A Story of Archaeological Research,” on March 3 at 7:30 p.m. Richard Veit, professor of anthropology and chair of the Department of History and Anthropology…
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‘Great Food for a Great Cause Fundraiser’ slated
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer For the eighth year in a row, the Kortney Rose Foundation (KRF) will hold its “Great Food for a Great Cause Fundraiser” to benefit pediatric brain tumor research. The fundraiser will be held Feb. 25 and 26 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at all 13 Turning Point Restaurant locations in Brick, Cherry…
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Art Society of Monmouth County to present exhibits
The Art Society of Monmouth County (ASMC) will be presenting art exhibits for the months of February, March and April at the Middletown Township Public Library at 55 New Monmouth Rd. The ASMC is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that aims to promote education and appreciation for visual arts in Monmouth County. The Winter Break…
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CASA volunteers advocate for children
Individuals who are interested in volunteering as a court appointed special advocate will receive training that will teach them to advocate in court and in the community for the needs and rights of children in foster care. Volunteers come from all walks of life and professions, according to a press release from CASA for Children of…
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Forrestdale hoopsters score big with Monmouth Medical Center
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The Forrestdale Middle School boys’ basketball team recently spread some cheer to patients at Monmouth Medical Center. The team collected and delivered over 200 presents to the hospital’s Pediatric and Orthopedic Clinic and The Unterberg Children’s Hospital. Monmouth Medical Center’s Pediatric and Orthopedic Clinic treats children with cerebral…