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Clearwater Festival Moves to Long Branch September 15

Newsbrief - Monmouth County
Written by press release
Tuesday, 14 May 2013 10:54
PHOTO: Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider (second from left) greets Ed Dlugosz, President of NJ Friends of Clearwater, and Friends Lynn Humprey (left) with granddaughter Sonrisa Scott and Joellen Lundy on a tour of the oceanfront Great Lawn. The 38th Annual Clearwater Festival, a fun-filled musical party celebrating the environment, will take place in Long Branch for the first time on Saturday September 15 LONG BRANCH, NJ - New Jersey Friends of Clearwater (NJFC) and The City of Long Branch today announced that the state's oldest and largest celebration of the environment—the NJFC Clearwater Festival—is coming to the oceanfront Great Lawn in Long Branch September 15. An annual tradition since 1975, the free Clearwater Festival is known for its mix of live music and song, arts and environmental education and advocacy in a family-friendly summer party. "We are pleased to welcome the Clearwater Festival to Long Branch," said Mayor Adam Schneider. "Our Great Lawn, right on the boardwalk north of Pier Village, is the perfect spot for NJFC’s message of respect for natural resources."
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Mobile Cabinet in Aberdeen Next Thursday

Newsbrief - Monmouth County
Written by Office of Governor Chris Christie
Tuesday, 14 May 2013 10:49
State and Federal Officials to be on hand to assist local residents and discuss recovery and rebuilding efforts Trenton, NJ – The Christie Administration will hold Mobile Cabinet office hours in Aberdeen on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the Aberdeen Town Hall (1 Aberdeen Square, Aberdeen, NJ 07747) from 9am – 5pm. Representatives from state and federal agencies, including the Governor’s Office of Constituent Relations, the Department of Banking and Insurance, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Community Affairs, the Business Action Center, FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), will be on hand to assist residents and discuss ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts. Residents seeking assistance can expedite the process by bringing relevant documentation related to the issue they are facing. For example, individuals with insurance issues should bring their policies and any claims information, documentation and relevant correspondence they have.
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Simple Gifts Concert, an Extraordinary Evening of Folk Music

Newsbrief - Arts
Written by AH Arts Council
Tuesday, 14 May 2013 10:53
by Two Women Playing Twelve Instruments ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - Simple Gifts, an evening of folk music by two women playing twelve instruments, will be in concert on Friday, June 7, at the Atlantic Highlands Elementary School (AHES) at 7:00pm. Following the concert will be a jam session. The concert, cosponsored by the AHES PTO and the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council, will be assisting the sixth grade class in their fund raising efforts for their promotion at the end of the year with their bake sale and a ticket selling contest. Simple Gifts will share their music with the students earlier in the day at a school assembly. They performed at the school five years ago and the students had a great time learning to play spoons. The children will have an opportunity to interact with the two musicians, Linda Littleton and Karen Hirshon.
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The Aging of Childhood (Part III)

Woody Zimmerman
Friday, 24 May 2013
In earlier articles we looked at two important areas of childhood: learning to deal with failure, disappointment, and inconvenience [1]; and developing skills in... Read more...

The Unofficial Launch of Summer

Jack Archibald
Friday, 24 May 2013
The unofficial launch of summer is here with the holiday weekend. As Memorial Day approaches, many people look to the next two holidays as significant summer... Read more...

Here's One for the Catholics

Anne Mikolay
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Yesterday, I did something that harkens back to the Catholic school days of my youth. I crowned the Blessed Mother. For the non-Catholics among us, crowning a... Read more...

Democrats Little Threat to Christie

Dennis Mikolay
Monday, 20 May 2013
With the partisan primary elections now only two weeks away and incumbent Governor Christopher J. Christie’s popularity still at rock-star levels, Democratic... Read more...

Walking Over Rubbish in Natco Park, Hazlet Township

Old Oak
Monday, 20 May 2013
Saturday morning greeted a small group of 20 people with a hint of pending change. Gone were sunny skies and warm temperatures of yesterday. Instead, they found... Read more...

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Atlantic Highlands FilmOneFest Awards Cash Prizes to Filmmakers Documenting Jersey Shore Restoration
Friday, 24 May 2013
Atlantic Highlands, NJ: Organizers of the annual seaside FilmOneFest are excited to award three cash prizes (first place $500, second place $300, third place $200) to filmmakers who create short (under two-minute) films that highlight the triumphs, struggles and rebuilding efforts of the people - and places - affected by Hurricane Sandy for their new Spirit of the Shore category. For those who... Read more...

RBR Principal Gives Commencement Address at Brookdale
Friday, 24 May 2013
On May 16, (pictured (left to right), RBR Principal Risa Clay, Tinton Falls, gave the Brookdale Community College commencement address for the Class of 2013. She also received an honorary degree from Brookdale Community College for her commitment to education. The award was conferred by Brookdale President Dr. Maureen Murphy. Photo credit, Robert Ward, Asbury Park Press. Little... Read more...

Monmouth University Holds 82nd Commencement
Friday, 24 May 2013
President Gaffney delivers commencement address. "We wish you fair winds, a flowing sea, a tall ship and a bright star to steer her by," Gaffney said. WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ - President Paul G. Gaffney II, who is retiring after successful 10-year tenure as president of Monmouth University, addressed the graduates of Monmouth University at its 82nd commencement ceremony held at the PNC... Read more...

Flood Maps Don't Consider Future Sea-Level Rise
Friday, 24 May 2013
NEW JERSEY - As people consider their rebuilding options in the wake of Sandy, it’s not clear if government agencies are providing the most up-to-date scientific information to states and municipalities regarding the likelihood of future flooding. In particular, new coastal flooding maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), while a great improvement over previous versions, do... Read more...

Red Bank Charter School Hosts Evening with the Arts
Friday, 24 May 2013
RED BANK, NJ - The Red Bank Charter School (RBCS) will host its annual Evening with the Arts on Thursday May 30th at 6:00 P.M. This event showcases each student's creative and artistic abilities, and demonstrates the importance of the Arts in RBCS’s curriculum. RBCS believes in the importance of creative expression through the Arts, Music, and Theatre and continues to maintain the budget... Read more...

Public Works Week Recognized by Freeholders
Friday, 24 May 2013
FREEHOLD, NJ – In honor of National Public Works Week (May 19-25), the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders recognized the men and women who provide public works services that are vital to the health, safety and well-being of county residents. Honorees include the County’s Department of Public Works and Engineering, which comprises the divisions of Engineering, Bridges, Highway, Shade... Read more...

Monmouth County Fire Academy graduates 56
Friday, 24 May 2013
HOWELL, NJ – The Monmouth County Fire Academy graduated 56 firefighters from the Firefighter I program this week. Graduates were divided into two classes: Class 98 graduated May 21 and Class 99 graduated May 22. Both ceremonies were held at the Fire Academy on Route 33. Graduates worked 188 hours over 30 sessions and received training in rescue, fire extinguishment, hazardous materials... Read more...

Cub Scout Pack 142 of Middletown Village Elementary School Honors Veterans
Friday, 24 May 2013
Cub Scout Pack 142 Middletown Village Elementary School honors area veterans. Shown from left: Wolf Scout Zachary Veniskey and Webelos Scout Jimmy De Rugeriis. Photo credit: Cynthia Veniskey. Middletown, NJ – On a recent early Saturday morning this May, Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 142, Middletown Village Elementary School, Middletown, joined members of the VFW 2179 and American Legion Post 515... Read more...