ERIC SUCAR staff Josean Saez, 9, has a big smile as he reaches for cotton candy during a picnic at the Kateri Day Camp, Marlboro. For the story by staff writer Rebecca Morton, see page 48.
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BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer
MARLBORO - Campers of the Collier Services' Kateri day camp, Conover Road, enjoyed a special treat on a recent afternoon. With sponsorship from the State Street Corporation the campers devoured an assortment of food and took turns on a giant moon bounce amusement. More...
The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) has selected Howell to re ceive a 2007 Smart Growth Planning Grant to develop an envi ronmental resource inventory. According to a press release, 24 New Jersey municipalities and one county will receive matching grants for planning projects that facilitate sustainable, resourcebased land use. More...
Two Monmouth County residents joined more than 170 lay and professional leaders representing 48 Jewish federations across North America who recently participated in a mission to Ethiopia and Israel. The mission provided a firsthand look at life-saving Jewish Federation of Monmouth County projects, according to a press release from the federation. More...
Area motorcycle enthusiasts will be revving up their engines again to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. On Sept. 16, Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity will host its eighth annual Motorcycle Ride for Affordable Housing. More...
Legislators aim to ramp up support for $1.1B enterprise in trouble
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer
State Assemblyman Joseph Malone (R-30) wants to use bare-knuckle politics to get legislators in Trenton to understand the importance of New Jersey's horse industry and racing. Malone made his remarks at a recent meeting of about 40 top equine industry members and local and state legislators at Rick's Saddle Shop in Upper Freehold Township. More...
Park Players will present the feminist comedy "Parallel Lives," written by Mo Gaffney and Kathy Najimy, of the popular "Kathy and Mo Show," at the historic Paramount Theatre. Samantha Beedle and Diana Limon, directed by Robert Bradshaw, will portray over 50 characters in a series of scenes that comment on many aspects of womanhood, sexuality and relationships. Performances are Aug. 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 1300 Ocean Ave. on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. According to Colleen Finnegan of Brick, stage manager, anyone who puts their name and phone number on the back of a ticket from this show or "Forever Plaid," (Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and 2) and drops it in a designated box at the theater will be eligible to win the opportunity to have a part in an upcoming production of the Park Players' "Clothes Encounters" in September (Sept. 14 and 15). Tickets are $20, $10 for seniors and students. For information, call (732) 897-8810 or e-mail to: parkplayers@ gmail.com. More...
The Monmouth Folk Dancers offer free folk dance instruction Tuesday evenings through Aug. 28 at Marine Park in Red Bank. Beginners are welcome; no experience is needed. Instruction runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and dancing continues until 10 p.m. In the event of rain, dancing will be held at the United Methodist Church of Red Bank, 247 Broad St. More...
Camp concludes with toy donation
