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RBC STUDENT DOTH GIVE GOOD REPORT

Olivia Mullen ducked into a Red Bank store to get out of the wind so she could recite a bit of the Bard for redbankgreen earlier this week. By DANIELLE TEPPER As Olivia Mullen knows, the works of William Shakespeare are a fundamental component of any acting student’s growth as a performer. The Red Bank [...]

RBR STUDENTS WALK TO PREVENT SUICIDES

Thirty members of the Teen Outreach Program at Red Bank Regional High completed a two-day Out of the Darkness track walk in the school gym Wednesday morning to promote awareness of suicide prevention as part of Children’s Mental Health Week.  The idea for the walk came primarily from two proactive freshmen, Grace Rumph and Adam Canterbury, [...]

GIRL’S BEST FRIEND? A DIAMOND IN THE RUFF

They were supposed to be drumming up attention for the Red Bank Charter School raffle of a $4,000 diamond pendant donated by A.H. Fisher Diamonds. But these girls were distracted Sunday by the sudden appearance outside the Broad Street jewelry store of a cute puppy. Tickets are $20 each, and the raffle will be held [...]

WEEKEND: PINKHATSYARDSALEFOODFEST

Red Bank becomes a bargainhunter’s paradise on Saturday. On Sunday: food, acres of food. (Click to enlarge) As the headline suggests, the weekend that awaits is jammed with the potential for good times. We’ve got the fifth Red Bank Townwide Yard Sale, this one making a migration from fall to spring. We’ve got one of [...]

FOUNDATION ENVISIONS LINK TO RBPS POND

A satellite view of the pond at the Red Bank Primary School, courtesy of Google Maps. Below, Andrew Winning, 10, demonstrates a human sun clock on the school grounds. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Kathie Panepinto was leading a tour of the Red Bank Primary School property and lamenting the heavy growth that hides [...]

OPERA AND DANCE TO LIGHT UP RBR STAGE

Rehearsing for this week’s Spring Dance Concerts at Red Bank Regional, VPA dance majors include (front row, left to right) Phoenicia Butler, Jessica Adderly, Dillion Jackson, plus (back row, left to right) Kendall Van Winkle, Bella Caputi and  Samantha Lore.  (Click to enlarge) When the Visual and Performing Arts program at Red Bank Regional High [...]

RED BANK: TRAYVON MARTIN VIGIL SLATED

Councilwoman Sharon Lee, wearing a hoodie in memory of Trayvon Martin, talks with Mayor Pasquale Menna before Wednesday night’s council meeting. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Three Red Bank council members wore hooded garments to Wednesday night’s bimonthly meeting as a local group put out word of a silent vigil next week in [...]

PRIMARY SCHOOL BIDS PRINCIPAL FAREWELL

The Red Bank Primary School PTO threw a sendoff dinner in the school cafeteria Monday night for principal Rick Cohen, who is leaving this week to become director of curriculum in the Metuchen district. “The parent involvement in this school has just been amazing,” said Cohen, 38, who’s been principal for the past six years. [...]

RBMS BAGS MORE CASH WITH ANTI-RAT RAP

For the third consecutive year, Red Bank Middle Schoolers have exterminated the competition in a national video-production contest sponsored by a pest-control trade group. The $3,000 grand prize for the school’s ‘I Hate Rats’ video, above, adds to a long list of accolades, cash and supplies won by the school’s vaunted video program. Not bad [...]

LITTLE SILVER OKS ALL-DAY-KINDERGARTEN

A two-classrooom expansion of Point Road School to accommodate a new all-day kindergarten program won overwhelming approval by Little Silver voters Tuesday, according to figures reported by the Asbury Park Press. A referendum question on whether to float a $750,000 bond toward the anticipated $1 million cost of the building expansion was approved by a [...]

RFH ROWING: RIG, RIG, RIG YOUR BOAT

Wednesday was the first day of the outdoor season for members of RFH Rowing, the sculling crews of Rumson and Fair Haven teens.  The kids spent the session on dry land, at the club’s home next to Rumson’s Victory Park, where they rigged shells with oarlocks and other equipment – duties they’re required to perform [...]

RBR’S SICKELS COMMITS TO PENN STATE

Garrett Sickels, the Red Bank Regional football standout, has verbally committed to play at Penn State, according to reports making the rounds Monday. According to the Philadelphia Daily News, the 6-foot-4, 225-pound junior defensive end is ranked as the 50th-best player in the nation. As a senior at Red Bank Regional, he had 11 sacks [...]

R-FH TOPS RBR IN RIDGE ROAD RIVALRY

Delores Martin, mother of point guard Asim Jules, cheers on Red Bank Regional in its NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II showdown against Rumson-Fair Haven Tuesday night. Bulldog senior JJ Conklin scored a career-high 22 points as R-FH won at home, 47-39, and advanced to the second round of state playoffs at Ewing Thursday night. (Photos [...]

SHOW TIME AT RBR

Scenes from the second annual Sunday Showcase at Red Bank Regional High on Sunday, in which dozens of students danced, sang, played and spoke, accompanied by Tim McLoone and the Shirleys. The event was sponsored by the RBR Education Foundation, which provides grants to fund educational resources and programs for RBR students. redbankgreen intern Stacie [...]

DEFENDING TAXES IN A SNUGGIE

Ledger Live‘s Brian Donohue, a Red Bank resident, thinks his property taxes are a pretty good bargain, considering what they buy him.


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    • 05.17 - Sea Bright Firemen's Fair The annual event takes place at the 'former Peninsula House' parking lot at the center of town; featured are rides, games, live music and carnival food, with 50/50 drawing proceeds to benefit the borough fire department and recreation committee. Tonight's hours 5pm to 11pm; call 732.842.0099 x11 for more info.
    • 05.17 - Drawing and painting with Rocco Scibetta The artist hosts a Thursday night series in May at Red Bank Public Library. Registration required; sign up in person or by calling 732.842.0690.
    • 05.17 - Thursday Night Band Nights The Fixx spotlights 'New Jersey's Hottest New Bands' each week til closing.
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    • 05.17 - Grateful Thursdays at Jamian's It's Dead around here: a Thursday night tradition in Red Bank continues, as a rotating roster of acts joins likeminded friends at Jamian's Food & Drink.
    • 05.17 - Rock N Roll Karaoke The band from NYC's Arlene's Grocery hosts this popular weekly feature at The Downtown, in which civilian hopefuls can front a hard—rocking combo on any of a couple hundred classic rock favorites.
    • 05.17 - Comedy Night Live at The Dub Chris Covert presents the latest in a twice monthly series of standup comedy Open Mics, in which some of the region's up 'n coming standups are showcased upstairs at the Dublin House.
    • 05.18 - 'Color My World' Quilt Show at Poricy Park The nature center, barn and farmhouse at Poricy Park in Middletown host the biennial exhibition by Rebecca’s Reel quilters. with more than 150 quilts on display and ribbons awarded in several judged categories. All this plus raffle, refreshments, demonstrations, vendors, a batik artist display and demos by the nonprofit Project Pillowcase, with a portion of every sale going to support Poricy Park Conservancy. Kids 8 and under get in free; five dollars admission at door.
    • 05.18 - Library Book Sale in Little Silver As part of the Little Silver Sidewalk Sales, the borough library will be offering gently used adult books, new 'library edition' children's books, DVDs and books on CD.
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    • 05.18 - 2012 Relay for Life of the Two Rivers Because cancer never sleeps — the track at Red Bank Regional High School is setting for a local overnight event in the worldwide American Cancer Society Relay for Life campaign, in which teams of volunteers walk or jog from 3pm to 5:30am 'to raise funds to keep one step ahead of cancer.' Click for link to registration and other info.
    • 05.18 - Sea Bright Firemen's Fair The annual event takes place at the 'former Peninsula House' parking lot at the center of town; featured are rides, games, live music and carnival food, with 50/50 drawing proceeds to benefit the borough fire department and recreation committee. Tonight's hours 5pm to 12am; call 732.842.0099 x11 for more info.
    • 05.18 - A World of Thanks awards dinner for PAW Salt Creek Grille in Rumson is the scene as Project Animal Worldwide (PAW) invites the public to a fundraiser dinner honoring two local supporters of the international nonprofit's spay/neuter and rescue programs, with proceeds from tickets (incl. buffet dinner, cocktail, hors d'ouevres) benefitting PAW efforts in Puerto Rico and elsewhere. Click for phone and web links to reserve.
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    • 05.19 - Modern Methods of Care Giving at Pilgrim Baptist Red Bank's Pilgrim Baptist Church hosts a one day seminar featuring workshops on caregiving in both home and clinical settings. No cost to participate, but registration is required. Call 732.747.2343 for more info.
    • 05.19 - Paper Shredding for county residents All residents of Monmouth County are invited to visit the Tinton Falls Municipal Complex for a free opportunity to dispose of old documents safely; up to 100 pounds accepted per person. Call 732.431.7460for more info.
    • 05.19 - 'Color My World' Quilt Show at Poricy Park The nature center, barn and farmhouse at Poricy Park in Middletown host the biennial exhibition by Rebecca’s Reel quilters. with more than 150 quilts on display and ribbons awarded in several judged categories. All this plus raffle, refreshments, demonstrations, vendors, a batik artist display and demos by the nonprofit Project Pillowcase, with a portion of every sale going to support Poricy Park Conservancy. Kids 8 and under get in free; five dollars admission at door.
    • 05.19 - Library Book Sale in Little Silver As part of the Little Silver Sidewalk Sales, the borough library will be offering gently used adult books, new 'library edition' children's books, DVDs and books on CD.
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    • 05.19 - Acoustic Saturdays at Red Bank Library The monthly series of free performances by local musicians continues at the Red Bank Library, with Anton Daub, emcee of the weekly acoustic open mic nights at Espresso Joe's in Keyport, as your gracious host.
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    • 05.19 - Sea Bright Firemen's Fair The annual event takes place at the 'former Peninsula House' parking lot at the center of town; featured are rides, games, live music and carnival food, with 50/50 drawing proceeds to benefit the borough fire department and recreation committee. Tonight's hours 4pm to 12am; call 732.842.0099 x11 for more info.
    • 05.19 - MCM Faculty Recital feat. Vladislav Kovalsky Red Bank's Monmouth Conservatory of Music hosts a free concert by MCM executive director (and internationally lauded Steinway artist) Vladislav Kovalsky on piano, joined by the Monmouth Conservatory String Chamber Ensemble in a program of works by Mozart and Vivaldi. A Meet the Artists reception with refreshments follows immediately after the concert.
    • 05.19 - RBCS Luau on the Navesink A private residence on the red banks of the Navesink River is the setting for Red Bank Charter School's 4th annual fundraising event, a 'grownups only' outdoor party featuring live music, food, drinks and auctions. All proceeds benefit the school's 'Go for the Goal' recreation improvements effort; purchase tickets online or click for phone and email links to additional info.
    • 05.19 - WGIRLS Rock the Dock in Sea Bright TICKETS ON SALE for June 7. A full docket of NJ bands face off at The Dockside in Sea Bright as WGIRLS Coastal New Jersey hosts its 2nd annual Battle of the Bands fundraiser. All proceeds go to the Lakewood based nonprofit org Women of Purpose; 40 dollar ticket includes a three hour open bar plus hors d'oeuvres. Click for links to purchase tix or obtain further info.
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    • 05.19 - Get the Led Out The 'American Led Zeppelin' returns to the Basie stage with one of the most popular touring evocations of the mighty Hammer of the Gods — with a team of six 'non impersonator' musicians channeling the Zep's most fabulous flights.
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    • 05.20 - Colonial Candle Workshop at Poricy Park Poricy Park Conservancy invites interested parties ages '7 to 107' to visit the hearth kitchen of the Murray Farmhouse, and learn how candles were made in Colonial times from tallow, bayberries, beeswax and whales. Register in advance.
    • 05.20 - Red Bank Farmers Market Fresh, locally grown produce from some of New Jerseys finest farmers, plus equally homegrown crafts, at this Sunday morning staple running May through the end of November in the Galleria parking lot.
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    • 05.20 - Red Bank Food & Wine Walk The successful Food & Wine Walk events return for summer, with more chances than ever to sample food and wine at more than 20 different Red Bank restaurants, eateries and caterers. Find out where to purchase 25 dollar wristbands (good for one wine sample and/or food sample at each location) at RedBankFlavour.com or OnlyOneRedBank.com.
    • 05.20 - Sea Bright Firemen's Fair The annual event takes place at the 'former Peninsula House' parking lot at the center of town; featured are rides, games, live music and carnival food, with 50/50 drawing proceeds to benefit the borough fire department and recreation committee. Tonight's hours 2 to 9pm; call 732.842.0099 x11 for more info.
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