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A ‘PURIMPALOOZA’ AT CBI RUMSON
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Press release from Congregation B’nai Israel It’s been called “the most enjoyable of all Jewish holidays” — and this March, Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson is inviting all family, friendsContinue reading "A ‘PURIMPALOOZA’ AT CBI RUMSON"
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February 26th, 2014 @ 6am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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A LAND OF PURE IMAGINATION, AT TWO RIVER
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Gaby (Andrea Morales) encounters an inhabitant of PINKOLANDIA in the play of the same name by Andrea Thome at Two River Theater.  (Photo by T.C. Erickson) By TOM CHESEK JustContinue reading "A LAND OF PURE IMAGINATION, AT TWO RIVER"
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February 26th, 2014 @ 6am
Press release from First Baptist Church of Red Bank How to get an EDGE? That is what teens in grades 6 to 12 ask every day. Beneath their camouflage ofContinue reading "FIRST BAPTIST OFFERS TEENS AN EDGE"
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February 26th, 2014 @ 6am
RFH STUDENTS VS. FACULTY ON FEB. 27
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Participants await their turn to take the court during last year’s Students vs. Faculty Volleyball Game in support of “Charley’s Fund” and the fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This year’sContinue reading "RFH STUDENTS VS. FACULTY ON FEB. 27"
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February 25th, 2014 @ 6am
The Red Bank Community Garden is growing into its second year — and Chairwoman Annie Jones, along with Councilwoman Cindy Burnham, are looking forward to a jam packed 2014 growingContinue reading "AN ORGANIC TWIST ON COMMUNITY GARDENS"
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February 25th, 2014 @ 6am
WEEKEND: THE GREENHOUSE HEATS UP
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Above: The champion vocalists from the NBC show THE SING-OFF come to Red Bank for two Friday night shows…while below, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ben E. King isContinue reading "WEEKEND: THE GREENHOUSE HEATS UP"
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February 21st, 2014 @ 12pm
RFH GIRLS CLAIM GROUP II CROWN
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The victorious RFH lady dawgs celebrate their third consecutive NJSIAA Group II Championship with coaches Catherine Satzke (front row, far left), Bob Keough (back row, left) and Tim McLoone (backContinue reading "RFH GIRLS CLAIM GROUP II CROWN"
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February 21st, 2014 @ 6am
The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, recognized worldwide as one of the most effective programs available to schools, is currently being implemented at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School. The program, alsoContinue reading "RFH INTROS BULLYING PREVENTION PROGRAM"
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February 21st, 2014 @ 6am
HOOPS FOR HORIZONS SCORES FOR RB YOUTH
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Press release from Rumson Country Day School The 12th annual Hoops for Horizons 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will kick off at the Rumson Country Day School on Thursday, March 6 andContinue reading "HOOPS FOR HORIZONS SCORES FOR RB YOUTH"
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February 20th, 2014 @ 6am
MINI-GRANT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL VIDEO CLUB
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Recently the officers of the not-for-profit community organization Red Bank Borough Education Foundation awarded their first Rosemarie Kopka mini-grant to the video editing club program a Red Bank Middle School.Continue reading "MINI-GRANT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL VIDEO CLUB"
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February 19th, 2014 @ 6am
The Middletown Township Public Library and the Township of Middletown recently announced the appointment of Kim Rinaldi as Provisional Library Director, beginning on February 24, 2014. Ms. Rinaldi comes toContinue reading "MTPL NAMES PROVISIONAL DIRECTOR"
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February 19th, 2014 @ 6am
RBR RECOGNIZES ITS COMMENDED SCHOLARS
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National Merit Scholars Leah Roberts (Little Silver), Sara Halloran (Red Bank), Sofia Dadap (Red Bank) and Halle Butler (Little Silver) are pictured with (back row) RBR Guidance Supervisor Dawn Kaszuba,Continue reading "RBR RECOGNIZES ITS COMMENDED SCHOLARS"
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February 18th, 2014 @ 6am
On Thursday, February 20, Red Bank Regional High School celebrates Black History Month with the return of inspirational alumnus Ronald Dukes, bringing a message of hope and motivation to studentsContinue reading "RBR CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH"
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February 18th, 2014 @ 6am
RUMSON DANCERS KICK IT FOR MS SOCIETY
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Kick Dance Studio invites the public to join them at a “Kick for a Cause” event on Sunday, February 23. (photo by Caroline Keating) Press release from Kick Dance StudiosContinue reading "RUMSON DANCERS KICK IT FOR MS SOCIETY"
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February 17th, 2014 @ 6am
The Knights of Columbus Council 3187 has announced that they will be holding their third annual Special Needs Social on Thursday, February 20th, hosted by special needs ambassadors from the Center for Vocational RehabilitationContinue reading "K of C HOSTS SPECIAL NEEDS SOCIAL"
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February 17th, 2014 @ 6am
WEEKEND: VALENTINES AND OTHER FISH TALES
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Miriam A. Hyman and Jacob Fishel in ‘As You Like It’ at the Two River Theater, above.  Scott Szegeski’s print impressions of vintage “fish surfboards” at Salon Concrete. (Top photoContinue reading "WEEKEND: VALENTINES AND OTHER FISH TALES"
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February 14th, 2014 @ 8am
LETTERS FOR RBR’S ACADEMIC ATHLETES
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RBR celebrates its Academic Athletes, who earned a coveted Varsity letter for achieving an A in every subject from the preceding year. RBR awards these letters in the traditional ofContinue reading "LETTERS FOR RBR’S ACADEMIC ATHLETES"
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February 14th, 2014 @ 6am
RBR HOSTS ADULT FORUM ON HEROIN EPIDEMIC
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Monmouth County professionals and citizens involved with the February 20 forum “Time to Talk…Time to Act” include (left to right): Jennifer McCarron, RFH intern; Suzanne Fico, RFH Student Assistance CoordinatorContinue reading "RBR HOSTS ADULT FORUM ON HEROIN EPIDEMIC"
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February 13th, 2014 @ 6am
Press release from Count Basie Theatre The Count Basie Theatre has announced the establishment of the Moser Taboada Arts Impact Scholarship, generously established and funded by the Moser Taboada LawContinue reading "BASIE OFFERS ARTS IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP"
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February 13th, 2014 @ 6am
RFH ATHLETES SIGN UP FOR SPORTS
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College sports-bound RFH seniors Schuyler DeBree and Bridget Miles, left to right in front row, and Eamon Kitson, Donald Bedell, Peter Righi, and Jason Bryan left to right in backContinue reading "RFH ATHLETES SIGN UP FOR SPORTS"
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February 12th, 2014 @ 6am
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KAYAKERS CLEAR RIVER JUNK
Partyline photo: "The Navesink Nymphs" clear floating tires from the river.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Stunning rainbow over Red Bank as a big weekend storm approaches.
“FESTIVA” YACHT DOCKED AT MARINE PARK
Festiva, an 85-foot yacht, was docked at Marine Park on Friday night. Red Bank Green spoke to the owner, Everett Moore, who said that it was ...
OH NO! ELMO LOST!
A lost Elmo appears to be reaching out for help through the redbankgreen Partyline.
NAVESINK SPILLS OVER
Nor'easter stacks tides up in the Navesink, pushing the river over its (Red) banks.
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR WATCHES LINE DANCERS
redbankgreen Partyline captures Buzz Lighyear watching the line dancers on Broadwalk Monday night. 
EGRET-FUL END TO SUMMER
A great egret patrols the shallows of the Swimming River in front of the Red Bank Primary School last week. Submitted by Brian Donohue
COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD NOW OPEN ON HUDSON AVENUE
Community message board open! The RBPD has placed a mobile display board on Hudson Avenue. Send captions and messages you’d like to se ...
A CHIEF’S FAREWELL
Funeral services at St. James church and a large American flag suspended over Broad Street from an RBFD hook and ladder for former Red Bank ...
COIFFING GUARD
redbankgreen Partyline captures super cool crossing guard just chilllin'.
SURF TACO RE-OPENS NEW LOOK DINING ROOM
Partyliner captures Surf Taco's new look dining room.
STEEPLETOP RAVEN
redbankgreen Partyline: a raven calls out from atop the steeple of St. James Church.
CARPENTER OR COMPETITOR? HOT DOG TRUCK RIVALS EMERGE IN RED BANK
On the redbankgreen Partyline: with two new hot dog vendors opening this summer, even a carpenter's box truck makes one wonder.
BOONDOCKS SWAN
redbankgreen Partyline: Swan on the Navesink River as seen from Boondocks restaurant.
9/11 TRIBUTE
Bailey Bryce Holiday and her father Bobby Holiday Jr. paint the lawn at Riverside Gardens Park Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming comme ...
PILGRIM BAPTIST TO JAMAICA
Recently, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank traveled to Trelawny Parish of Jamaica on a Relief & Recovery Mission Trip.  The Mission T ...
SNAIL WEATHER
Overnight rains and warm humid temperatures brought out a parade of snails along the access path to the Red Bank Primary School near Locust ...
ECHOES OF THE PAST IN TILE
Next to Playa Bowls. Always fascinated how this has stood here this long. (Submitted by Joseph Jakub)