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4/18: KATHY GRIFFIN LIGHTS UP RED BANK
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Kathy Griffin goes double-deep dish this Friday night, when the flame-haired comic with the celeb-roasting style adds a second standup session to her scheduled gig at the Count Basie.  She’sContinue reading "4/18: KATHY GRIFFIN LIGHTS UP RED BANK"
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April 17th, 2014 @ 12pm
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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RBR SENIOR ART SHOW COMES TO THE GUILD
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Fiona Green’s photograph Trapped (above) and Amber Czesnolowicz’s colored pencil Up, Up and Away (right) are among the works by Red Bank Regional students on display at Shrewsbury’s Guild ofContinue reading "RBR SENIOR ART SHOW COMES TO THE GUILD"
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April 17th, 2014 @ 6am
Press release from St. George’s-by-the-River Church St. George’s-by-the-River Church announced a call to artists for its annual Canterbury Art Show…A Tapestry of the Arts, a premiere local exhibition and saleContinue reading "ST. GEORGE’S PUTS OUT CALL TO ARTISTS"
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April 17th, 2014 @ 6am
A BEST SELLER OF LIFE ADVICE COMES TO RFH
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Best-selling author and humorist Harlan Cohen was the special guest of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, during a recent “Transition to College” presentation at the school. Press release from Rumson-FairContinue reading "A BEST SELLER OF LIFE ADVICE COMES TO RFH"
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April 16th, 2014 @ 6am
Women who are currently working, teaching or studying in the male-dominated field of engineering will interact with area Girl Scouts on Saturday, April 26, to encourage them to consider aContinue reading "MATCHING GIRLS WITH ENGINEERING CAREERS"
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April 16th, 2014 @ 6am
RBR TECH STUDENTS EXCEL AT FBLA CONTEST
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Ten RBR Academy of Information technology students qualified and competed in state Future Business Leader of America competition and are headed to the nationals. They are pictured above (left toContinue reading "RBR TECH STUDENTS EXCEL AT FBLA CONTEST"
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April 15th, 2014 @ 6am
TOP RABBI MAKES A HOMECOMING TO RCDS
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Named as one of the Top 50 Rabbis in the country by Newsweek, Rumson Country Day School graduate Rabbi Peter S. Berg returned to RCDS to meet with Mrs. Kolb’sContinue reading "TOP RABBI MAKES A HOMECOMING TO RCDS"
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April 15th, 2014 @ 6am
RCDS CONCERT BENEFITS SANDY GROUND
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Ardvark Smile and legendary Shore guitarist Bobby Bandiera are among the acts taking part in the second annual benefit concert at Rumson Country Day School, April 27. Press release fromContinue reading "RCDS CONCERT BENEFITS SANDY GROUND"
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April 14th, 2014 @ 6am
WEEKEND: ALL YOUR EGGS, MANY BASKETS
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It’s opening weekend for the Two River Theater Company production of TROUBLE IN MIND, above. Below, the kids from Rockit! polish Janis Joplin’s PEARL as part of the annual BrookdaleContinue reading "WEEKEND: ALL YOUR EGGS, MANY BASKETS"
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April 11th, 2014 @ 11am
FLOAT/SWIM FOR CHARITY AT SALON CONCRETE
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The “surfboard gyotaku” prints of  Scott Szegeski will be on display at Salon Concrete in Red Bank on April 26, as part of an evening of art, hair and cuisineContinue reading "FLOAT/SWIM FOR CHARITY AT SALON CONCRETE"
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April 11th, 2014 @ 6am
BOWLING IN MEMORY OF RBR’S MARTIN
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Press release from Red Bank Regional High School  On Saturday, April 26, the Red Bank Regional High SchoolRed Bank Regional High School Source Foundation will hold its first annual BowlingContinue reading "BOWLING IN MEMORY OF RBR’S MARTIN"
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April 11th, 2014 @ 6am
RFH JUNIORS TAKE PRIZE IN PODCAST CONTEST
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Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School juniors Max Reynolds and Rebecca Karol demonstrated that “The World is Brighter in French,” in their award-winning podcast. Press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional HighContinue reading "RFH JUNIORS TAKE PRIZE IN PODCAST CONTEST"
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April 10th, 2014 @ 6am
On Saturday, April 26, Brookdale Community College will the setting for a special educational forum, dedicated to discussing ways to restore trust in government, promote transparency, and explore avenues toContinue reading "LWV FORUM TACKLES TRUST IN GOV’T ISSUES"
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April 10th, 2014 @ 6am
A BARN RAISING, AT PARKER HOMESTEAD
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Monmouth County University professor Richard Veit and his archeology students will conduct a “tree-ringing” test on the Parker Homestead-1665 barns this Friday, to determine the age of the structures prior toContinue reading "A BARN RAISING, AT PARKER HOMESTEAD"
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April 9th, 2014 @ 6am
CELEBRATING GIRL POWER, IN LITTLE SILVER
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On Wednesday evening, April 9, the Little Silver Woman’s Club (111 Church Street) will be the setting for “an inspirational evening,” as the Junior League of Monmouth County hosts a discussionContinue reading "CELEBRATING GIRL POWER, IN LITTLE SILVER"
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April 8th, 2014 @ 6am
COUNSELORS HONOR STUDENT HEROES AT BCC
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Red Bank Regional student Sarah Vates (left) accepted a Caring Award from RBR guidance counselor Dawn Kaszuba at a March 20 event sponsored by the Monmouth County Guidance Director’s Association.Continue reading "COUNSELORS HONOR STUDENT HEROES AT BCC"
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April 8th, 2014 @ 6am
A MILESTONE, FOR MONMOUTH CONSERVATORY
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Monmouth Conservatory of Music executive director Vladislav Kovalsky will be honored at an April 27 event, in which a guest list of local dignitaries salute the MCM on its goldenContinue reading "A MILESTONE, FOR MONMOUTH CONSERVATORY"
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April 7th, 2014 @ 6am
Press release from The Community YMCA On Saturday, April 26, The Community YMCA‘s Family Health and Wellness Center in Red Bank will be one of three CYMCA facilities in MonmouthContinue reading "COMMUNITY YMCA HOSTS HEALTHY KIDS DAY"
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April 7th, 2014 @ 6am
WEEKEND: THE SECRET WOID IS VARIETY
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A first responder benefitting spring edition of Street Fair returns to Red Bank Sunday while, below, the one and only GROUCHO goes wild, in the person of Frank Ferrante, FridayContinue reading "WEEKEND: THE SECRET WOID IS VARIETY"
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April 4th, 2014 @ 12pm
A WHALE OF A SALE FOR RCDS KIDS
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Rumson Country Day School parent Karin Devlin (right) is joined by her “Whale of a Sale” co-chairs Nancy Mazzei (left) and Jennifer Mullins (center) and their children in preparation forContinue reading "A WHALE OF A SALE FOR RCDS KIDS"
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April 4th, 2014 @ 6am
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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)