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RED BANK: HEALTHY KIDS, FREE OPEN HOUSE
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Kids and families welcome, as the CYMCA hosts a free healthy Kids Day open house on April 30.
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April 8th, 2016 @ 5am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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BCC HOSTS COLLEGE FAIR, OPEN HOUSE
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The Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College is the scene for the Monmouth County College Fair on April 21, and BCC's Spring Open House informational expo on April 24.
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April 7th, 2016 @ 5am
Young people ages 9 to 16 are invited to sign up for the summertime instructional program River Rats Sailing, during an Open House event on April 17.
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April 7th, 2016 @ 5am
MIDDLETOWN: THE PLAY’S THE ‘STING’
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The Monmouth Players cap a Season of Suspense at Navesink Arts Center, with the satirical British murder plot A STING IN THE TALE.
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April 6th, 2016 @ 7am
RED BANK: YOGA WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS
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The Phoenix rehearsal studio is the setting for a series of free Wednesday Trauma-sensitive Yoga classes, designed to promote serenity and combat stress.
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April 6th, 2016 @ 5am
Encouraging girls to explore science and tech-related careers is the subject of an April 23 program, sponsored by Brookdale Community College, the AAUW, and the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore.
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April 6th, 2016 @ 5am
LINCROFT: CBA CHESS WINS NATIONALS
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A first place victory for the Christian Brothers Academy chessmen, at the National High School Championships.
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April 5th, 2016 @ 5am
LITTLE SILVER: SAFE AT HOMESTEAD
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A display of antique baseball cards, an "1864 rules" ball game, a "Touch A Truck" session, and Open House tours of the historic Parker Homestead are on deck for spring 2016 at the 17th century Little Silver landmark.
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April 5th, 2016 @ 5am
ON THE GREEN: AUTHOR! AUTHOR! AUTHORS!
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The people, places, artists, restaurants and poetry of the Shore community are spotlighted in a series of book-related events, going on in the days and nights ahead at locations all around the greater Red Bank Green.
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April 4th, 2016 @ 12pm
RED BANK: TWO RIVER TOASTS ARTS ANGELS
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Two River Theater Company co-founders Joan and Robert Rechnitz were joined on the evening of March 28 by Red Bank Councilman Ed Zipprich and philanthropist Ivan Polonsky, for the 2016-17Continue reading "RED BANK: TWO RIVER TOASTS ARTS ANGELS"
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April 4th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: HELP FOR WOMEN RAISING BOYS
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Single mothers who are raising boys can get information and support from Red Bank Regional's THE SOURCE and author Matt Stevens, during an April 14 presentation.
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April 4th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: VOCALLY SOURCED ‘N ORGANIC
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Two midweek nights, one famous stage, 20 harmonious human voices, as the Count Basie welcomes STRAIGHT NO CHASER (Tuesday) and MANHATTAN TRANSFER with TAKE 6 (Wednesday).
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April 1st, 2016 @ 8am
RED BANK: DOLLS GO TO HEAD OF THE CLASS
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The Broadway Dolls are back in town, this time raising funds for Red Bank's St. James School with "A Little Taste" (and a smorgasbord of help) from some of the town's favorite restaurants.
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April 1st, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: WORKING ‘BLUE’ AT GARMANY
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Garmany hosts an evening shopping event dedicated to the NJ chapter of the nonprofit Autism Speaks, on April 28.
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April 1st, 2016 @ 5am
The borough-based nonprofits Lunch Break and HABcore are the beneficiaries, as Red Bank's current and previous mayors welcome the community to the second annual Mayor's Charity Ball.
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March 31st, 2016 @ 5am
LINCROFT: THE DOGS ARE BACK IN TOWN, @ BCC
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The dogs will stroll, the good times will roll, and The Wag will play on, as the SPCA's annual Spring Dog Walk and Pet Fair returns to the Brookdale campus on April 30.
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March 31st, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: SINBAD & GARFUNKEL & MORE
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From Sinbad to Satriani, Mozart to Garfunkel, the Basie's busier than ever this weekend, and the jam-packed April days and nights ahead.
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March 30th, 2016 @ 7am
LINCROFT: ART ‘FACING RACISM’ AT BCC
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Students from 19 area schools are the contributing artists, as Brookdale Community College hosts a reception for an art exhibit on the issue of Facing Racism.
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March 30th, 2016 @ 5am
Information on how students from other towns can attend Rumson public schools in the coming school year is now available from the borough.
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March 30th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: FAMILIAR FACES RETURN TO TRTC
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New roles for familiar faces, new stagings of beloved classics...and the world premiere of a play set in Red Bank, NJ...all on the just-announced 2016-2017 schedule from Two River Theater Company.
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March 29th, 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)