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RUMSON: STUDENT ATHLETES SIGN FOR NCAA
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RUMSON: Thirteen student-athletes from Rumson-Fair Haven sign on the line during National Signing Day.
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February 3rd, 2017 @ 5am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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RBR VOICES JOIN IN HONORS CHORUS
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LITTLE SILVER: Vocal majors from RBR's Visual and Performing Arts Academy will lend their voices to two prestigious local and regional choruses.
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February 3rd, 2017 @ 5am
MIDDLETOWN: PLAYERS DISH UP FINE ‘DINING’
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MIDDLETOWN: Monmouth Players take it into A.R. Gurney's engagingly experimental ensemble comedy 'The Dining Room" for six performances.
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February 2nd, 2017 @ 5am
RBR CELEBRATES YEAR OF THE ROOSTER
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LITTLE SILVER: Guests from Jersey Shore Chinese School help Red Bank Regional students welcome the Year of the Rooster.
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February 2nd, 2017 @ 5am
RED BANK: Students from RBR and Middletown North are among those competing in the local round of Poetry Out Loud, on February 7.
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February 2nd, 2017 @ 5am
RED BANK: SNEAK PEEK AT ‘THE COMEDIAN’
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RED BANK: Here's your chance to get an advance look at Robert DeNiro in 'The Comedian.'
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February 1st, 2017 @ 12pm
RUMSON, FAIR HAVEN PARENTS GO TO SCHOOL
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RUMSON: Parents of Special Ed students here and in Fair Haven can take advantage of monthly Parent Academy workshops organized by the school districts.
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February 1st, 2017 @ 5am
FAIR HAVEN: A ‘SOUPER’ PARTY FOR THE NEEDY
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FAIR HAVEN: The Knights of Columbus host a game-day "Souper Bowl Party" for area homeless and hunger charities.
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January 31st, 2017 @ 5am
RANNEY STUDENTS LEARN OF UNTOLD HISTORY
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TINTON FALLS: Ranney School hosts National Poetry Slam champ Clint Smith as part of its Distinguished Speaker Series.
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January 31st, 2017 @ 5am
RED BANK: TRIBUTES TO CARPENTERS & MORE
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RED BANK: Tribute acts rule the Count Basie Theatre stage with upcoming salutes to the music of The Carpenters and stars of the 80's.
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January 30th, 2017 @ 6am
RED BANK: PBC VOLUNTEERS SHARE THE CARE
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RED BANK: Volunteers at Pilgrim Baptist reach out to homeless Monmouth neighbors via Project Community Cares.
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January 30th, 2017 @ 5am
RUMSON: THINKING AHEAD TO FUTURE CITY
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RED BANK: Volunteers at Pilgrim Baptist reach out to Monmouth County neighbors via Project Community Cares.
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January 30th, 2017 @ 5am
RED BANK: CLEESE BRINGS ‘GRAIL’ TO BASIE
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RED BANK: Madcap Brit John Cleese delivers 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' to the Basie Sunday for a screening and audience Q&A.
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January 27th, 2017 @ 2pm
LINCROFT: BCC HOSTS MINORITY MALE EVENT
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LINCROFT: Brookdale CC will host its third annual Minority Male Initiative conference on the morning of February 17.
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January 27th, 2017 @ 5am
LINCROFT: A SPIKE IN ATTENDANCE AT UUCMC
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LINCROFT: A free set by jazz pianist Spike Wilner highlights a Sunday of special guest speakers and Social Action films at the Unitarian Meetinghouse.
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January 26th, 2017 @ 12pm
LINCROFT: The late Dr. Sy Siegler of Red Bank is honored during a Holocaust Day program at Brookdale CC.
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January 26th, 2017 @ 5am
RUMSON: A HISTORY LESSON FOR RCDS KIDS
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RUMSON: Students at Rumson Country Day School take part in special events on the history of the civil rights struggle, and their own school's anniversary.
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January 26th, 2017 @ 5am
LINCROFT: A WINTERFEST OF SEASON’S BEST
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LINCROFT: Winterfest returns to Thompson Park Saturday, snow or no.
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January 25th, 2017 @ 2pm
MIDDLETOWN: The Old Stone Church introduces a new series of Mastery Class art, craft and information sessions.
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January 24th, 2017 @ 5am
RED BANK: CHARTER KIDS MARCH FOR MLK
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RED BANK: Charter School students attend class on MLK Day, and take part in a full day of activities.
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January 24th, 2017 @ 5am
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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)