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RFH STUDENTS EARN NAT’L MERIT HONORS
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RFH students recently honored by the College Board are, clockwise from top left, William Kyle Burnett, Reghan Pattwell, Ralph DelNegro, Jacqueline Gottuso, Connor Swikart, and Leela Srinivasan. (click to enlarge) PressContinue reading "RFH STUDENTS EARN NAT’L MERIT HONORS"
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November 1st, 2013 @ 6am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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RBPL UNCORKS A TASTEFUL FUNDRAISER
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Cork maven Kristy Niro brings the holiday wines, and Susan Haugenes brings the live music, when Red Bank Public Library hosts a Wine Tasting fundraiser on November 12. A selectionContinue reading "RBPL UNCORKS A TASTEFUL FUNDRAISER"
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October 31st, 2013 @ 6am
A GREAT EXCUSE TO ‘GO NAKED’
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The third annual Go Naked and Check Yourself event for cancer awareness and prevention returns to Red Bank on November 24, with a “fun and flirty charity event” at RedContinue reading "A GREAT EXCUSE TO ‘GO NAKED’"
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October 30th, 2013 @ 6am
LINCROFT: A ‘MASTERS’ IN ACCOUNTING
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Remember to replace your debits: The eighth annual Curchin Open brings nine holes of competitive mini-golf to the offices of CPA firm Curchin Group. (click to enlarge) Accepted wisdom hasContinue reading "LINCROFT: A ‘MASTERS’ IN ACCOUNTING"
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October 29th, 2013 @ 6am
VISIONS OF SERVICE, FOR RBR VOLUNTEER
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Pictured (from left to right) are VISIONS volunteers Hannah Burke, RBR student Hannah Haugenes of Little Silver, Anna Weissman (leader), and Dione McClenaghan constructing one of the five dog housesContinue reading "VISIONS OF SERVICE, FOR RBR VOLUNTEER"
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October 28th, 2013 @ 6am
WEEKEND: OLD MASTERS, HISTORIC HAUNTS
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Illusionist extraordinaire Mike Super materializes for an evening of large-scale prestidigitation at the Basie tonight. Friday, October 25: RED BANK: At the Count Basie Theatre — where a “ghost light” isContinue reading "WEEKEND: OLD MASTERS, HISTORIC HAUNTS"
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October 25th, 2013 @ 10am
AT RCDS, A NEW HEAD OF SCHOOL
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Press release from Rumson Country Day School The Rumson Country Day School announced recently that Whitney C. Slade will become the seventh Head of School in its 87-year history. Mr. SladeContinue reading "AT RCDS, A NEW HEAD OF SCHOOL"
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October 25th, 2013 @ 6am
TO THE TROOPS WITH CARE, FROM RFH KIDS
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Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School students and volunteers from the Long Branch Housing Authority are hoping to top last year’s impressive total of 52 Care Packages sent to U.S. TroopsContinue reading "TO THE TROOPS WITH CARE, FROM RFH KIDS"
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October 24th, 2013 @ 6am
AN EYEWITNESS TO THE INVISIBLE, AT BCC
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The documentary film INVISIBLE CHILDREN is screened as part of an October 28 program at Brookdale Community College designed to call attention to ongoing human rights violations in Uganda. AnContinue reading "AN EYEWITNESS TO THE INVISIBLE, AT BCC"
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October 23rd, 2013 @ 6am
A TWO RIVER DOUBLE FEATURE FOR THE ‘SOUL’
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Actor, author and playwright Martin Moran brings his two autobiographical solo shows — ‘The Tricky Part’ and its followup, ‘All the Rage’ — to Two River Theater beginning this weekendContinue reading "A TWO RIVER DOUBLE FEATURE FOR THE ‘SOUL’"
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October 22nd, 2013 @ 8am
SHOOTING FOR ELKS, AT SOCCER COMPETITION
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David Edgar, Exalted Ruler of Red Bank Elks Lodge #233, congratulates the winners of last year’s Soccer Shoot Competition. The annual tourney for teens and tweens returns to Count BasieContinue reading "SHOOTING FOR ELKS, AT SOCCER COMPETITION"
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October 22nd, 2013 @ 6am
RBR CELEBRATES WEEK OF RESPECT
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RBR freshman Creative Writing Majors performed inspiring works at student classes during the Week of Respect activities.  Pictured above are (left to right) Madison Zeller, Shrewsbury, Grace Cody, Shrewsbury, CoreyContinue reading "RBR CELEBRATES WEEK OF RESPECT"
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October 22nd, 2013 @ 6am
R-FH STUDENTS SET TO MIX IT UP AT LUNCH
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Student Peer Leaders at Rumson-Fair haven Regional High School met last year to discuss the Mix It Up at Lunch” event and other activities associated with friendship and respect. SimilarContinue reading "R-FH STUDENTS SET TO MIX IT UP AT LUNCH"
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October 21st, 2013 @ 6am
WEEKEND: POP-UP CHILLS, TOP-DOWN THRILLS
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The 66th annual Red Bank Halloween Parade assembles on East Bergen Place Sunday afternoon for its colorful walk downtown. Below, the Ghoul Scouts of Brookdale Haunted Theater commandeer the BCCContinue reading "WEEKEND: POP-UP CHILLS, TOP-DOWN THRILLS"
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October 18th, 2013 @ 12pm
MIDDLETOWN: PLAYERS PLAY ON AT LIBRARY
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The former library, newly rebranded the Navesink Arts Center, is transformed into a spacious reading room and reception area for Monmouth Players productions. Below, Lori Renick (left) co-stars in theContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: PLAYERS PLAY ON AT LIBRARY"
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October 18th, 2013 @ 6am
A MILLION PENNIES EQUALS $10K, FOR RBPL
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Press release from Friends of the Red Bank Public Library National Friends of the Library Week is October 20-27 this year — and the Friends of the Red Bank Public Library areContinue reading "A MILLION PENNIES EQUALS $10K, FOR RBPL"
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October 18th, 2013 @ 6am
BCC GROUP HOSTS 5K FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS
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The trails and pathways of Lincroft’s Thompson Park will be the setting for a 5k race on October 26, to raise funds for cystic fibrosis research. The Respiratory Care AssociationContinue reading "BCC GROUP HOSTS 5K FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS"
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October 17th, 2013 @ 6am
CYMCA EXPANDS HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAM
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Pre-K children whose families reside in Red Bank can have access to activities such as swim classes, under a newly expanded program at The Community YMCA. Press release from TheContinue reading "CYMCA EXPANDS HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAM"
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October 16th, 2013 @ 6am
FALL INTO ACTION FOR 28th BEACH SWEEPS
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Over 65 coastal and waterfront sites, from Cape May to Middlesex Counties, will be cleaned by teams of volunteers during the annual Fall Beach Sweeps effort this Saturday, October 19.Continue reading "FALL INTO ACTION FOR 28th BEACH SWEEPS"
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October 16th, 2013 @ 6am
R-FH GIRLS NOTCH BIG VICTORIES THIS FALL
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Caroline Heins and Jesse Rigby were announced as winners at the Monmouth County Girls Tennis Tournament on September 21 and 22. A major first place finish for the girls’ crossContinue reading "R-FH GIRLS NOTCH BIG VICTORIES THIS FALL"
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October 15th, 2013 @ 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)