Tag: Thompson Park
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Locals walk in Thompson Park to spread awareness about suicide prevention
JAMESBURG–More than 490 locals came together to participate in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New Jersey Chapter’s (AFSP) Out of the Darkness Community Walk. AFSP New Jersey Area Director Elizabeth Clemens said that the AFSP was established in 1987 as a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered…
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Matt Collura 5K
The ninth annual Matt Collura 5K was held in Thompson Park in Monroe on Oct. 20. Collura, now 35, suffered serious brain trauma in a snowboarding accident in 2011.
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Cold rain doesn’t stop residents from attending Thompson Park Day
Despite a cold and rainy Sunday afternoon on Oct. 20, residents still attended Thompson Park Day, held at the park in the Lincroft section of Middletown by the Monmouth County Park System.
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Puzzle Dash benefits Autism New Jersey
PHOTOS BY KATHY CHANG/STAFF The Puzzle Dash, the world’s first obstacle course 5K race designed to challenge one’s mind and body, was held on Sept. 28 at Thompson Park in Monroe. A portion of all proceeds went toward Autism New Jersey, a nonprofit agency committed to ensuring safe and fulfilling lives for individuals with…
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Legacy party band to play summer concert in Monroe on Aug. 8
Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission Music in the Park Free Concert Series continues at 6 p.m. on Aug. 8 with Legacy, a 9-piece party band, at the Open Grove Gazebo on the lake at Thompson Park, Monroe. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Call 732-521-4400, ext. 134 for a weather update. The next concert will…
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Middlesex County Office of Arts and History offers grant writing workshop
Middlesex County’s Office of Arts & History will hold a grant writing workshop at 2 p.m. on July 31 at The Lodge at Thompson Park, 1701 Perrineville Road, Monroe, to prepare applicants for the county’s 2019 Arts & History Grants. New applicants are required to attend one workshop prior to the submission of a Declaration…
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Monroe announces summer concert lineup
The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will hold its Music in the Park free summer concerts beginning on July 11. Concerts are held at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the open grove gazebo on the lake in Thompson Park, Perrineville Road. Bring your own chairs and blankets. In the event of inclement weather, the concerts will…
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Monroe announces summer concert series
Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will present the Music in the Park free concert series at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the Open Grove Gazebo on the Lake at Thompson Park, Perrineville Road, Monroe Township. July 11 is Mariachi sounds of Mexico. July 18 is the Strictly ’60s Band. July 25 is Tanglewood classic rock and…