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RUMSON: A PARTNERSHIP TO ‘GROW NJ KIDS’
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RUMSON: The School District partners with a statewide early learning initiative to develop an enhanced preschool program.
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August 29th, 2016 @ 1pm
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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LITTLE SILVER 5K IS A SERIOUS FUN RUN
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LITTLE SILVER: The 23rd annual 5K run welcomes runners of all ages on October 2, with awards, cash prizes, and a family-friendly Post Party.
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August 26th, 2016 @ 4am
LINCROFT: A BARNBURNER OF A MUSIC FEST
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LINCROFT: Members of Bon Jovi and other monsters of classic rock converge on the Brookdale campus, during Saturday's fundraiser Rock the Farm Music and Food Truck Festival.
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August 25th, 2016 @ 12pm
FAIR HAVEN: A FAIR-THEE-WELL TO SUMMER ’16
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FAIR HAVEN: The sights, sounds and smells of a summer tradition return when the 57th annual Firemen's Fair arrives for an eight-night stand.
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August 25th, 2016 @ 6am
SANDY HOOK: JOIN THE 100TH BIRTHDAY BLITZ
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SANDY HOOK: Nature lovers, citizen scientists and other volunteers are invited to sign up for the sixth annual BioBlitz project on September 23-24.
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August 25th, 2016 @ 4am
RED BANK: MA RAINEY’S BLOCK PARTY @TRTC
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RED BANK: Two River Theater sounds a keynote for their upcoming season, with a free-admission Taste of the Blues Block Party on Friday evening featuring live tunes and a chance to meet the cast of MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM.
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August 24th, 2016 @ 2pm
LITTLE SILVER: A CIRCLE OF LIFE, AT RBR
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LITTLE SILVER: Students of Red Bank Regional's Visual and Performing Arts Summer Academy "Feel the Love," during an August 10 performance of THE LION KING JR.
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August 24th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: BASIE ROLLS (WITH) THE DICE
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RED BANK: The Diceman returneth to the area, for a Thursday night throwdown at the Basie.
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August 23rd, 2016 @ 12pm
RED BANK: MCAC EXEC STEPS DOWN, MOVES UP
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RED BANK: The Monmouth County Arts Council names a new Acting Executive Director, as Mary Eileen Fouratt moves to the NJ State Council on the Arts. 
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August 22nd, 2016 @ 5am
RBR FRESHMEN DISCUSS HISTORY, HARMONY
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LITTLE SILVER: Students of Red Bank Regional's Summer Slam program are treated to special guest presentations on racial tolerance, and the legacy of Red Bank's T. Thomas Fortune.
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August 22nd, 2016 @ 5am
MIDDLETOWN: WILDER TIME TO BE HAD BY ALL
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MIDDLETOWN: The Monmouth Players serve up an appetizer for their forthcoming season, with an intimate program of one-acts by the great Thornton Wilder.
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August 19th, 2016 @ 6am
RED BANK CHARTER STEM PROGRAM SETS SAIL
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RED BANK: A summer program launched by the Charter School lets kids from borough schools "set sail" with STEM-curriculum activities on and around local waterways.
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August 19th, 2016 @ 5am
ON THE GREEN: GOOD TIMES, GOOD CAUSES
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ON THE GREEN: A community picnic and softball game hosted by Lunch Break kicks off a round of recreational charity events.
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August 18th, 2016 @ 9am
M’TOWN: A TAYLOR-MADE TUNE FOR A FIGHTER
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MIDDLETOWN: Shore pop singer Taylor Tote joins a chorus of young cancer fighters and first responders, for a weekend video shoot inspired by 6 year old cancer survivor Natalie Grace Gorsegner.
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August 18th, 2016 @ 5am
LINCROFT: A BIG LIFT FOR CBA STUDENTS
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LINCROFT: Two CBA student athletes (and the school's Strength Coach) were medalists in a recent USA Weightlifting competitive event.
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August 18th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: SONGS FOR A SUMMER NIGHT
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RED BANK: St. Anthony's Church kicks off a new music series with a Thursday night concert by soprano Alexis Rodda.
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August 17th, 2016 @ 4pm
LITTLE SILVER: Red Bank Regional's building, students and faculty will benefit this year from a set of generous grants by the Buc Backer Foundation.
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August 16th, 2016 @ 3am
LINCROFT: A 60TH SEASON, A SUMMER SING
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LINCROFT: The Shrewsbury Chorale and new music director Neil F. Brown invite the public to join in a Summer Sing on August 16.
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August 14th, 2016 @ 12pm
RED BANK: SEX, LINES AND ADHESIVE TAPE
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RED BANK: Lambs and Wolves salon hosts an opening for artwork executed in adhesive tape.
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August 12th, 2016 @ 12pm
RED BANK: VAN ZANDTS STAR AT ROCKIT GALA
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RED BANK: Rock and roll power couple Steven and Maureen Van Zandt are the guests of honor for the inaugural gale of the Count Basie's Rockit Live music program, on September 25.
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August 11th, 2016 @ 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)