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LINCROFT: LEGENDS IN BRONZE, AT BCC
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LINCROFT: Famed athletes, civil rights leaders and everyday heroes assemble at Brookdale's CVA Gallery, for a Thursday reception spotlighting the work of bronze sculptor Brian Hanlon.
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January 23rd, 2017 @ 12pm
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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M’TOWN: LOCAL SPCA TO HOLD V-DAY BRUNCH
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MIDDLETOWN: Reserve now for the Monmouth County SPCA's annual Valentine's Day Brunch, scheduled for February 12.
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January 23rd, 2017 @ 5am
LINCROFT: Brookdale's Board of Trustees approve a $80 million budget, as well as a 4 percent tuition increase.
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January 20th, 2017 @ 5am
FAIR HAVEN TEEN ATTAINS EAGLE SCOUT RANK
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FAIR HAVEN: Borough resident Michael Frissora attains the rank of Eagle Scout for his garden project at Sickles School.
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January 19th, 2017 @ 5am
MIDDLETOWN: IT’S ALL FREE AT THE LIBRARY
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MIDDLETOWN: From climbing mountains to busting ghosts, the public library has a slate of wintry diversions lined up in coming days.
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January 18th, 2017 @ 10am
RED BANK: A PILGRIM TRIBUTE IN BLUE
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RED BANK: Pilgrim Baptist hosts chiefs and officers from around Monmouth County, at its first annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
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January 18th, 2017 @ 5am
RUMSON’S SWARTZ RE-ELECTED LIBRARY CHAIR
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SHREWSBURY: Renee Swartz of Rumson is re-elected chair of the County Library Commission, a position she's held since 1976.
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January 18th, 2017 @ 5am
RUMSON: K KIDS TAKE CHARGE OF PROJECT
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RUMSON: More than 120 students in the RFH School District make the College Board's annual AP District Honor Roll. 
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January 17th, 2017 @ 5am
RUMSON: More than 120 students in the RFH School District make the College Board's annual AP District Honor Roll. 
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January 17th, 2017 @ 5am
RED BANK: A STAND-UP GUY, TWICE NIGHTLY
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RED BANK: Comedy sensation Sebastian Maniscalco makes an unprecedented SIX-show stand at the Count Basie Theatre, this Thursday through Saturday.
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January 16th, 2017 @ 12pm
RED BANK: ‘HURRICANE’ WATCH AT TWO RIVER
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RED BANK: The borough's suburban streets form the setting of HURRICANE DIANE, a wild comedy of Greek gods and climate catastrophe that makes its world premiere at Two River Theater.
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January 13th, 2017 @ 12pm
RED BANK: The Basie's PROJECT FX student film competition extends its deadline for entries to Sunday, February 5.
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January 13th, 2017 @ 5am
LINCROFT: A BIG (AND LITTLE) ART HAPPENING
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LINCROFT: From big colorful cows to magnificent miniatures, a pair of Monmouth Museum art openings seek to brighten your winter hours this Saturday.
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January 11th, 2017 @ 12pm
REGISTER NOW FOR TWO RIVER LITTLE LEAGUE
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ON THE GREEN: Kids from five local towns are invited to register by Jan. 31 for the new season of Two River Little League.
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January 11th, 2017 @ 5am
LINCROFT: FREE WELDING TRAINING FROM BCC
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LINCROFT: Unemployed individuals can train for free as a welder, in a program co-sponsored by Brookdale CC.
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January 10th, 2017 @ 5am
ON THE GREEN: Pilgrim Baptist Church and Monmouth Reform Temple team up to extend Martin Luther King Day into a Social Awareness Weekend of events, January 13 through 16.
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January 9th, 2017 @ 5am
LINCROFT: Brookdale CC is soliciting nominations for its Distinguished Alumni Awards and Honorary Degrees.
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January 6th, 2017 @ 5am
RED BANK: MULHEREN PLEDGES $1M TO RMC
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RED BANK: Outgoing Riverview Med Center Foundation chair Nancy Mulheren presents a very generous gift to Meridian's "Giving Heals" campaign.
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January 5th, 2017 @ 4am
RED BANK: NJSO IN THE TEMPLE OF TUNES
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RED BANK: The NJ Symphony knocks twice on Basie's door, with a live play-along to RAIDERS and a guest visit by classical superstar Pinchas Zukerman.
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January 4th, 2017 @ 12pm
RBR MAJORS DANCE THROUGH THE DECADES
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LITTLE SILVER: The dance majors of Red Bank Regional go "Dancing Through the Decades" in a January 12 winter concert.
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January 4th, 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)