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RED BANK: HOLLARS FOR DOLLARS, AT BOW TIE
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RED BANK: John Krasinski's 'The Hollars' gets a sneak preview screening in a fundraiser for the arts.
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August 10th, 2016 @ 6am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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RED BANK: ONCE MORE ‘ROUND THE RIVER
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RED BANK: The sixth annual Paddle the Navesink Day takes to the local waters on Saturday, September 10.
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August 10th, 2016 @ 5am
ON THE GREEN: FUN UNDER THE SUN & STARS
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LINCROFT: Canoeing, disc golf and rock-wall climbing are just some of the outdoor diversions in the coming days, at Thompsn Park and other locales on the greater Green.
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August 9th, 2016 @ 8am
SHREWSBURY: MHA TEES OFF 2016 CLASSIC
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SHREWSBURY: The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County schedules its annual Golf Classic and Cocktail Party for August 29.
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August 9th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: DONATION AIDS ADDICTS
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RED BANK: A generous gift from the Tigger House Foundation will help Riverview Medical Center bring an on-staff Addictions Counselor to the emergency department.
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August 8th, 2016 @ 5am
SHREWSBURY: TORCIVIA HONORED AT Y EVENT
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SHREWSBURY: Benedict Torcivia of Red Bank-based Torcon Inc. will be honored at The Community YMCA's Annual Benefit in October.
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August 5th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: FREE SUMMER FILMS AT THE BASIE
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RED BANK: Free summer movies return to the Count Basie with a Saturday a screening of the hit animation "Inside Out."
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August 4th, 2016 @ 6am
RED BANK: A HANDS-ON FAVORITE FUNDRAISER
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RED BANK: The popular Touch-A-Truck fundraiser returns for a 7th annual time courtesy Monmouth Day Care Center, September 24 at Red Bank Middle School.
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August 4th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: BASIE REELS IN FRESH HOT TUNA
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RED BANK: The Basie serves up a canny catch of the day -- Hot Tuna and Leftover Salmon.
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August 3rd, 2016 @ 6am
RBR SUMMER CAMP PRESENTS LION KING JR.
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LITTLE SILVER: The students of Red Bank Regional's Visual and Performing Arts Summer Academy welcome all ages to a performance of "The Lion King Jr.," on Wednesday August 10.
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August 3rd, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: Monmouth Civic Chorus says "lend me a tenor" (and a bass, and a baritone) as the award-winning organization invites new mnembers to audition for the upcoming 2016-17 season.
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August 3rd, 2016 @ 5am
MIDDLETOWN: WRITERS IN THE HOUSE
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MIDDLETOWN: Once and future spouses Yolanda and Guy Fleming keep inspiration in the house, during a Thursday tandem book signing at the public library.
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August 2nd, 2016 @ 10am
RED BANK: BIG MOVE FOR BASIE BOARD
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RED BANK: The Count Basie Theatre announces a newly merged Board, and a newly appointed VP of Development.
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August 2nd, 2016 @ 5am
RBR TECH TEACHER HONORED AS ROLE MODEL
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LITTLE SILVER: Tech teacher Mandy Galante is recognized as an educator and role model by an award winning former RBR student.
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August 2nd, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: A SIXTH ANNUAL ‘CROSSING’
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RED BANK: Two River Theater hosts the sixth annual Crossing Borders Festival of Latino plays, beginning with a free Neighborhood Party on Wednesday.
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August 1st, 2016 @ 12pm
RED BANK, FH, LS HOST A NIGHT OUT
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RED BANK: Police and local officials join sister boroughs Fair Haven and Little Silver in National Night Out activities on Tuesday, August 2.
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August 1st, 2016 @ 10am
RED BANK: KEVIN SMITH FILM TO DEBUT HERE
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RED BANK: Kevin Smith marks his 46th birthday with the premiere of his apocalyptic new film "Yoga Hosers" at the Basie.
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July 29th, 2016 @ 6am
RED BANK: A GAME-CHANGER NAMED SANDY
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RED BANK: Frame to Please hosts author Karen Sandy in a book signing event dedicated to the Associated Humane Society.
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July 28th, 2016 @ 12pm
RED BANK: SIDEWALK SALE TURNS 62
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RED BANK: Time to pound pavement for bargains, as the Sidewalk Sales return for a 62nd annual edition.
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July 27th, 2016 @ 9am
RED BANK: GARMANY GIVES BACK WITH A BOOM
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RED BANK: NFL star Boomer Esiason is joined by two more popular players turned broadcasters, at a September 9 fundraiser event hosted at Garmany.
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July 27th, 2016 @ 4am
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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)