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RED BANK: GARY COOPER AT GARMANY? YUP.
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The ENDURING STYLE of screen icon Gary Cooper is celebrated at Garmany's Broad Street store, with an Oscar Saturday visit by the star's daughter/ author Maria Cooper Janis.
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February 26th, 2016 @ 7am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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Stars of tomorrow can register today for spring classes at the Count Basie Theatre's Performing Arts Academy.
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February 26th, 2016 @ 5am
RUMSON: PARENTS LEARN ABOUT ANXIETY
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Parents of Rumson middle schoolers go back to school for a special session on the topic of student anxiety.
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February 26th, 2016 @ 5am
LINCROFT: BRICK ‘N MORTAR RULES AT BCC
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The Jersey Shore Home Show returns to its Brookdale CC home base, for a three-day expo extravaganza.
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February 25th, 2016 @ 1pm
LINCROFT: AUTO SERVICE OPEN HOUSE AT BCC
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Career options in the burgeoning field of automotive repair are the subject of an Open House (open garage?) event at Brookdale Community College, on March 9.
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February 25th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: RIVERCENTER SEEKS LIFERS
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Musicians, magicians, mimes and MORE wanted, as Red Bank RiverCenter announces auditions for this summer's StreetLife series.
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February 25th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: BASIE’S FAMILY-FRIENDLY BEARS
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A special live performance featuring the beloved Berenstain Bears is designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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February 24th, 2016 @ 12pm
LINCROFT: CAMP Q&A FOR SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS
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The county Park System hosts an info session on summer camp resources for special needs children, March 1 at Thompson Park.
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February 24th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK REGIONAL SERVES UP HOPE AT JBJ
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Celeb-chef culinary students from Red Bank Regional commandeer the JBJ Soul Kitchen for the third annual Hope is Delicious fundraiser.
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February 24th, 2016 @ 5am
LINCROFT: A TRUE TALE OF BLOOD BROTHERS
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The Visiting Writers series resumes at Brookdale Community College with a Tuesday night appearance by the author of the moving memoir THE BONE BRIDGE: A Brother's Story.
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February 22nd, 2016 @ 7am
RUMSON: LOVED ONES DO LUNCH, AT SCHOOL
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Deane Porter School is the scene, as primary school kids enjoy an annual Valentines lunch with friends and family members.
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February 22nd, 2016 @ 6am
RED BANK: TWO RIVER WALKS A TIGHTROPE
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The family drama ROPES goes up in previews at Two River Theater, marking the start of a run that offers performances both in an English translation and in the play's original Spanish.
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February 19th, 2016 @ 8am
RED BANK: FOOD, FUN, FUNDRAISING AT MDCC
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Monmouth Day Care Center enjoys the house advantage, during a first annual Casino Night fundraiser on April 15.
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February 19th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: PAINT & SIP FOR HOOK & LADDER
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Navesink Hook & Ladder invites artists of all skill levels to paint, sip, and socialize during a March 19 fundraiser.
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February 19th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: HOMAGE, SWEET HOMAGE
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Abba Mania kicks off a week of Count Basie tribute extravaganzas that also boasts spot-on salutes to Janis Joplin and The Beatles.
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February 18th, 2016 @ 12pm
LITTLE SILVER ENVIRO DAY IS MARCH 19
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The Environmental Commission hosts a day of recycling services, free workshops and more for borough residents, on March 19.
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February 18th, 2016 @ 5am
LINCROFT: UNITY THRU HOT CHILI, COOL JAZZ
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A pair of recent events at Lincroft Presbyterian bring the spicy chili heat, some cool jazz sounds, and some much-needed funds to a pair of hard-working local nonprofits.
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February 18th, 2016 @ 5am
ON THE GREEN: WARMING CHAMBERS
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Snowy songs, teen composers, Beatles, Beethoven and Blues; all FREE for the listening during the week's intimate classical events.
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February 17th, 2016 @ 11am
RBR STUDENT ART BENEFITS CHARITY
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More than 40 works by Visual and Performing Arts students at Red Bank Regional will be auctioned off on February 26, to benefit the art therapy program Amanda's Easel.
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February 17th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: A VERY SPECIAL ‘FX’ FOR BASIE
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Oscar winner Timothy Hutton is one of the esteemed judges who will select finalists for the Count Basie's annual Project FX student film competition, now until March 1.
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February 16th, 2016 @ 5am
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LONG LIVE LOCAL NEWS!
"Long Live Local News" flags from redbankgreen's 20th anniversary celebration in Marine Park Tuesday prove to be the perfect compliment to s ...
MUMS AND WITCHES
17 Prospect Ave (Photo by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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 ...