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Monmouth Civic Chorus Announces Scholarship Auditions
Thursday, 18 March 2010
RED BANK, NJ - The Monmouth Civic Chorus will hold its annual vocal scholarship auditions for New Jersey high school seniors planning to pursue higher education. Auditions will be held by appointment on Saturday afternoon, April 10, 2010 at the... Read more...

New Thriller on Stage at NJ Repertory Company
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Steven Dietz’s Yankee Tavern is Open for Business April 15 – May 23 LONG BRANCH – Yankee Tavern by Steven Dietz, a taut comic thriller from one of America’s leading contemporary playwrights, will have audiences on the edge of their... Read more...

Relay for Life of the Two Rivers Kicks Off its 2010 Season
Thursday, 18 March 2010
This Year’s Event to be Part of Longitudinal Cancer Study Little Silver, NJ - The fourth annual Relay For Life of the Two Rivers (The Relay) held its official kick-off on February 23 at the Fair Haven Knights of Columbus Hall. Speaking at the... Read more...

Area's Most Gifts High School Science Students to Compete at Jr. Science Symposium
Thursday, 18 March 2010
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ - Monmouth University will host the 48th Annual Monmouth Junior Science Symposium (MJSS) on Thursday, March 25th and Friday, March 26th,. The two-day symposium includes presentations of student research papers and three... Read more...

Ice-Lantics Close Season With Bronze Medal
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Schedule New Season Try-outs Farmingdale, NJ - The Ice-Lantics' Novice level synchronized skating team traveled through the worst rainstorm in recent memory to wrap their season with a bronze medal at the Lee Ann Miele Garden State Synchronized... Read more...

Monmouth County Disabilities Office Reaches Out to Veterans
Thursday, 18 March 2010
“Year of the Vet” Transition Fair creates awareness FREEHOLD, NJ – Returning veterans have a wealth of resources available to them right in Monmouth County. Assistance and referral information about disability benefits, handicap parking,... Read more...

After Storm, Be Wary of Home Improvement Schemes
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Consumer Affairs staff offers tips to follow when making repairs FREEHOLD, NJ – The weekend’s storm has caused major headaches for many homeowners. Basements got flooded, roofs were damaged by strong winds, and trees fell on cars and houses.... Read more...

Time for Fresh Flowers
Thursday, 18 March 2010
MIDDLETOWN, NJ - We all know that fall is for harvesting of crops and cleaning up the garden while spring is for planting. However, after the snowfalls of this past winter and heavy rains as well, there has been a greater desire to see fresh... Read more...

Women to Discuss "Running and Winning" Political Office
Thursday, 18 March 2010
At 8 am on the morning of Friday, April 30, a group of women will begin to gather at Monmouth Regional High School to take part in a workshop called Running & Winning. It is a leadership program for young women in their junior year in high... Read more...

Young Professionals Present Check to Girl Scouts
Thursday, 18 March 2010
FARMINGDALE, NJ - The Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group recently presented a check for $1,376 to the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore after a successful "Caring With Karaoke" event. "It is great to see young... Read more...

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Highlands 8th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

Newsbrief - Local News

Written by Highlands Business Partnership Friday, 26 February 2010 12:27

HIGHLANDS, NJ - The Highlands Business Partnership will paint the town green on Saturday, March 20, 2:00 PM, when more than 100 marching units, including bagpipers, marching bands and floats, line up to march in the Eighth Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration.

Mrs. Dorothy Kovic will lead the parade as the 2010 Grand Marshal. Mrs. Kovic's mother settled in Hoboken, New Jeresy in the late 1902 from Goresbridge, County Kilkenny, Ireland. Her mother’s maiden name was May who married a Grogan and raised 9 children. Dorothy's two Aunts married into the Bolger and Britton families of Highlands. Her Uncle, Jack May worked with the Hartshorne family to purchase land for the Bolgers and Britton families to build homes at South Peak & Chestnut Streets. Mr. & Mrs. Kovic raised seven children in Highlands in which five still reside. The Kovics have 10 grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Kovic have been instrumental in the community in many capacities. They have both served on various commissions and civic groups such as the Housing Authority, Planning and Zoning Boards, Ladies Auxiliary, VFW, OLPH, and also ran many successful businesses. The Highlands Business Partnership is proud to have Mrs. Dorothy Kovic and her family lead the 2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Sounds of the Highlands Jr. Concert on Sunday, March

Newsbrief - Arts

Written by Atlantic Highlands Arts Council Friday, 26 February 2010 12:22

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - See the stars of the future live in Atlantic Highlands, as performers aged 18 and younger take the stage on Sunday, March 7 in a spirited, entertaining and eclectic concert. After successfully auditioning, these talented young entertainers have polished their performances with the aid of professional music, movement, and acting coaches.

Instrumentalists offer original piano and guitar compositions as well as favorite songs. R & B, pop, show tune, soul, and jazz singers will be backed by the SOH Jr. house band – Dave Crowton on bass, Jim Mizell on drums, Rich Young on guitar, and Laura DuBois on piano, with a guest appearance by Sergio DuBois.

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Eleven-year-old singer Isabella Rosales at the Sounds of the Highlands Jr. concert on Sunday, March 7 at 2:00 pm in Atlantic Highlands

Laura DuBois and the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council organized this unique concert; an afternoon of family fun and a special opportunity for young performers to rehearse and perform with professional musicians in an enriching environment. According to Laura DuBois “the kids are so amazing, full of inspiration, and they put so much heart into what they're doing. You can't help but love the experience!”

Park System Offers Gardening Workshop for Volunteers

Newsbrief - Monmouth County

Written by MC Park System Wednesday, 24 February 2010 12:02

mcps_jim_henry_pruning_trees Lincroft, NJ – The Monmouth County Park System invites volunteers to help garden at several park locations including Thompson Park, Lincroft; Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck; and Huber Woods Park and Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. New volunteers (ages 14 & up) are invited to attend a tree and shrub pruning workshop. Participants have two opportunities to attend the workshop. They may attend from 9am-12noon on Tuesday, April 6 or Tuesday, April 27 at the Thompson Park Visitor Center, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. There is no fee to attend this workshop. Please contact Karen Livingstone to register at 732-842-4000 x 4283 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For more detailed directions to Thompson Park, Lincroft, or to learn more about Park System volunteer opportunities, please visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.

The Monmouth County Park System is celebrating its golden anniversary of keeping the county green and livable, since the Board of Chosen Freeholders created the first county park in 1960. Today, the Park System has grown to over 30 sites totaling more than 14,500 acres and offers approximately 4,000 recreation programs and activities, making it the perfect place to come outside and play.

photo: Monmouth County Park System Garden Volunteer Jim Henry, helps to maintain trees and shrubs for health and beauty at Thompson Park, Lincroft.

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