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LITTLE SILVER: FATHERS AND SONS AT RBR
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Guest speaker Matthew P. Stevens conducted several interactive exercises with RBR fathers and their sons during the “Fatherhood Initiative” program at Red Bank Regional. Press release from Red Bank RegionalContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: FATHERS AND SONS AT RBR"
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December 16th, 2014 @ 6am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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LINCROFT: BOSS BOOK PARDNER @BROOKDALE
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“Outlaw Pete” illustrator Frank Caruso, at right with Bruce Springsteen in a recent “Daily Show” appearance, brings their book to the Brookdale Community College campus Thursday. Its author flat-out declaresContinue reading "LINCROFT: BOSS BOOK PARDNER @BROOKDALE"
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December 16th, 2014 @ 6am
A MILESTONE FOR RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN’S BERG
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Press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Christine Berg, a French teacher at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, has achieved National Board Certification in the area of Early AdolescenceContinue reading "A MILESTONE FOR RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN’S BERG"
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December 16th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: HUMBUGS RULE!
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Scrooge scowls again, as Nebraska Theater Caravan rolls into Red Bank for its annual staging of A CHRISTMAS CAROL — but not before filmmaker and Bad Tastemaker John Waters X-plainsContinue reading "RED BANK: HUMBUGS RULE!"
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December 15th, 2014 @ 12pm
SHREWSBURY: SANDY RELIEF FOR CHURCH
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Press release from Christ Episcopal Church The historic Christ Episcopal Church in Shrewsbury has been awarded two Sandy Disaster Relief Grants. These grants are to fund the preservation, stabilization, rehabilitation,Continue reading "SHREWSBURY: SANDY RELIEF FOR CHURCH"
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December 15th, 2014 @ 6am
Press release from Rumson-Fair Haven High School Foundation Rumson-Fair Haven High School Foundation, a non-profit organization of parents and faculty which supports educational programs at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School,Continue reading "A WINTER EVENT FOR RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN HS"
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December 15th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: VOICES & VISIONS OF SUGARPLUMS
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The touring company of the venerable Vienna Boys Choir takes the Count Basie stage on Monday, December 15 — following a weekend of NUTCRACKER performances presented by Company of DanceContinue reading "RED BANK: VOICES & VISIONS OF SUGARPLUMS"
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December 13th, 2014 @ 6am
LINCROFT: ‘NIGHT VISITORS’ WELCOME
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It starts with the appearance of an unusually large star in the desert night sky — and for a young boy named Amahl, it heralds the appearance of three kingsContinue reading "LINCROFT: ‘NIGHT VISITORS’ WELCOME"
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December 12th, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: KIRK PLAYS NOT-SO-SECRET SANTA
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The Jersey Shore’s premier cover band Brian Kirk & the Jirks will return to the stage of the Count Basie Theatre on Saturday, December 20, for a concert benefitting LunchContinue reading "RED BANK: KIRK PLAYS NOT-SO-SECRET SANTA"
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December 12th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: PARTY LIKE IT’S SINATRA 99
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Conductor and arranger Joe Muccioli takes the baton once again as the Red Bank Jazz Orchestra presents its eighth annual Sinatra Birthday Bash this Saturday, at Count Basie’s place —Continue reading "RED BANK: PARTY LIKE IT’S SINATRA 99"
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December 11th, 2014 @ 12pm
LITTLE SILVER: DIVAS AND LEGENDS AT RBR
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The Red Bank Regional (RBR) Visual & Performing Arts Academy dance majors proudly present their Winter Concert DIVAS AND LEGENDS on Thursday, December 18, with an encore matinee on DecemberContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: DIVAS AND LEGENDS AT RBR"
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December 11th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: BUC BACKERS STOP HERE
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The Ladies Luncheon Committee of the RBR Buc Backers includes (standing, left to right): Committee Co-Chair Carmelina MacPherson, Red Bank; Ida Keiper, Shrewsbury; Lu White, Union Beach; Dulce Feito Daly,Continue reading "RED BANK: BUC BACKERS STOP HERE"
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December 11th, 2014 @ 6am
FAIR HAVEN SCOUTS ATTAIN TOP AWARD
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Press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Madison McManus, Caroline Peters, and Ginger Wardell recently achieved the highest honor in Girl Scouts by earning the Gold Award. The threeContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN SCOUTS ATTAIN TOP AWARD"
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December 10th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: SETTING SEITZ ON NATURE
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“Rocks Beach Aruba” is among photographer Colin Seitz’s beautiful scenes of nature — in unnaturally beautiful black and white — on display starting Friday at McKay Imaging Gallery. “More thanContinue reading "RED BANK: SETTING SEITZ ON NATURE"
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December 10th, 2014 @ 6am
FAIR HAVEN: KNOLLWOOD ATHLETES HONORED
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The first-place winners of the MCISCCL Invitational Meet of Champions from Knollwood School are (back row, left to right) Coach Chris Stephan, Lisa Sandoli, Olivia Rehder, Julia Tambaro, Jackie Hanson,Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN: KNOLLWOOD ATHLETES HONORED"
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December 10th, 2014 @ 6am
FAIR HAVEN: A VERY MEWY CATSMAS
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Rumson-based cat care consultant Sally Williams visits River Road Books on Friday, as part of a festive feline-themed event that also includes a reading from the latest adventure of PeteContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: A VERY MEWY CATSMAS"
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December 9th, 2014 @ 12pm
Press release from EFLS The Education Foundation of Little Silver (EFLS) today announced the purchase of state-of-the-art technology items, including Chromebooks, SmartBoards, camcorders and more, for the Little Silver publicContinue reading "NEW TECH FOR LITTLE SILVER STUDENTS"
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December 9th, 2014 @ 10am
RED BANK: SHARING A COMMUNITY’S STORIES
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A special performance of CAMELOT on December 13, captioned for Spanish-speaking audience members, is among a slate of free events designed for Monmouth County’s Latino community at Two River Theater.Continue reading "RED BANK: SHARING A COMMUNITY’S STORIES"
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December 9th, 2014 @ 8am
LINCROFT: MUSEUM STOP FOR MODEL TRAINS
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The traditional holiday train display returns to the Monmouth Museum, in tandem with an ‘All Aboard’ photo display of railroad landscapes. (Photo by Benjamin Riley) Holiday traditions come and go, butContinue reading "LINCROFT: MUSEUM STOP FOR MODEL TRAINS"
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December 8th, 2014 @ 4pm
RED BANK: COATS, BABY ITEMS NEEDED
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Winter coats for people of all ages — and essentials for infants — are among the most-wanted items this season, as local businesses and nonprofits distribute food, clothing and toiletriesContinue reading "RED BANK: COATS, BABY ITEMS NEEDED"
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December 8th, 2014 @ 6am
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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 ...