Tag: Shrewsbury
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Shrewsbury church celebrating 60 years
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer SHREWSBURY — For more than half a century, the First Assembly of God has been dedicated to reaching people of all ages and backgrounds through the Gospel, programs and other activities aimed at serving community needs locally and abroad. On May 1, the church will celebrate its 60th anniversary,…
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Garden-inspired art exhibit to open in May
The Guild of Creative Art will host its “Garden Theme” exhibit in the Main Gallery from May 7 through June 1 at 620 Broad St., Shrewsbury. A Garden Party and Reception will be held from 4-7 p.m. May 14. The exhibit will feature the works of Guild photographers, painters and sculptors in a variety of…
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Red Bank Regional to welcome new superintendent
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER – Dr. Louis Moore, a veteran school administrator from Bergen County, will begin his role as the superintendent of the Board of Education for the Red Bank Regional High School District on July 1. At a special meeting held earlier this month, the board approved Moore as…
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Shrewsbury Chorale sets indoor multi-family garage sale
The Shrewsbury Chorale will hold its indoor garage sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on April 30 at the First United Methodist Church, 103 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst. Hundreds of items plus baked goods will be featured. For more information, call 732-747-1362, visit www.shrewsburychorale.org, or email [email protected].
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Local students win history essay contest
The Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution has announced the winners of the 2016 essay contest, “A Colonial Family’s Reaction to the Stamp Act.” The Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter held its award night on April 11 at the Shrewsbury Borough Hall. At the ceremony, each student who participated…
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Healthy Kids Day slated at two Community YMCA locations
SHREWSBURY — The Community YMCA will host Healthy Kids Day at two of their facilities April 30. The event is free and will encourage children to keep their minds and bodies active now and through the summer. Families are invited to play games, exercise, dabble in arts and crafts, sample healthy snacks, view nutritional displays and…
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Author revisits “The Story of Shrewsbury”
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer In 1964, author Richard Kraybill published a book entitled, “The Story of Shrewsbury,” focused on the early beginnings of the second oldest town in Monmouth County and its importance as an early colonial settlement. Long out of print and much out of date, local author and historian Rick Geffken…
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March Mobile Hours announced for Houghtaling and Downey
Monmouth County Assembly Members Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey have announced dates for March Mobile Office Hours, a service that will accommodate constituents who may not be able to visit the Ocean Township district office. “We’re here to serve the people of the 11th District” said Downey. “We want to make it as easy as…
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Mediterranean Fusion restaurant opens in Shrewsbury
Greekamolé brings new tastes and style to Monmouth County. At Greekamolé, food is not food. It’s an experience. “At our restaurant, the customer is really the chef,” said Dimitrios “Jim” Elenis, owner of Greekamolé Mediterranean Fusion restaurant, 1130 Broad St., Shrewsbury. “Each customer is going to create their own special meal according to their taste.…
