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Atlantic Highlands First Aid Marks EMS Week
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ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ – Have you considered what your local volunteer EMS organization contributes to the community lately?
If not, now's the time to note their efforts, as the Atlantic Highlands First Aid and Safety Squad prepares to mark the annual EMS Week.
The national week, May 15 thru May 21, is set aside to highlight the contributions of local EMS squads to their communities.
As part of the event, the Atlantic Highlands First Aid Squad Cadets will participate in the Town-wide Garage Sale set for May 14, starting at 9 a.m. The Cadets, a division of the AHFAS set aside for those between the ages of 14 and 17, use the event as a fundraiser. They’ll have tables with a variety of goods for sale outside of the EMS building at 10 E. Highland Ave.
AH Students Honored by Shade Tree Commission
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ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - Twelve borough elementary school students have been honored by the borough Shade Tree Commission for their participation in the annual Arbor Day tree poster contest.
The students were cited by commission chairman Louise I. Donoghue during an awards assembly May 10 at the school. Their posters will be posted in the hallway of the Atlantic Highlands Elementary School.
Each of the 12 received gift certificates from local merchants including pizza, "movie money" from the Atlantic Cinema and notice that a tree will be planted in their honor in a national forest.
First place winners in the three categories were Cara Plumaker, first and second grades; Corrina Vidal, third and fourth grades, and Alexis Bane, fifth and sixth grades.
Free Summer Concerts in Manalapan
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MANALAPAN, NJ - The annual Manalapan Under the Stars concert and event features Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Band on Saturday, June 11th, 8:00 pm at the
The Manalapan Arts Council’s Summer Concert Series features Tommy Mara and The Crests with an Antique and Specialty Car Show on Wednesday, July 20 at 7:00 pm. Real Diamond, The Premier Neil Diamond Tribute Band, performs on Wednesday, August 24 at 8:00 pm. Both live concerts will be held at the
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Band is one of the quintessential sounds of the 1960’s with hits including “Young Girl,” “Woman Woman,” “Lady Willpower,” “Over You,” and so many more. “In 1968 Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Band had six consecutive gold records and sold more records than any other recording act…including the Beatles,” according to the official Gary Puckett website. Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Band has performed in the White House and for Royalty with their music reaching audiences in the
The Crests, the Doo Wop group known for their 1958 hit record “Sixteen Candles,” now with lead singer Tommy Mara, are going to rock the stage with their heart-felt harmonies and soulful ballads. Tommy Mara is a veteran vocalist and performer whose talent has allowed him to work across musical genres. With The Crests, Tommy Mara remains true to the original sound of the group bringing childhood memories back to the main stage for all to enjoy.
Exhibit Features Work from Children’s Art Therapy Program
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Belmar, NJ - The Belmar Arts Council (BAC) announces the opening of an exhibit entitled, “Art Expressing Heartbreak, Healing, and Hope,” featuring artwork from the Children’s Art Therapy Program at Riverview Medical Center.
The artworks are powerful expressions of the child’s experience with illness and death.
The Exhibition will be displayed May 15 through June 4, 2011. The opening reception is on Sunday, May 15, from 3-5 pm, at The Boatworks, the Belmar Art Council’s headquarters located at 608 River Road. Information about the BAC can be obtained online at www.BelmarArts.org .
The reception is open to all. During the reception there will be art activities for children in attendance. Additionally, for adults there will be informational sessions focusing on: “What the child with a sick family member needs.”
Riverview’s Art Therapy Program has served children and their families with an illness or death in the family for over 30 years. The program, recently featured on CBS news with Dr. Max Gomez, provides groups for children ages 4 1/2 to 13 years of age. The program,
funded in part by donations, is offered at no cost to the family. For more information about the art therapy program, please call 732-530-2382.
Atlantic Highlands Library Becomes Monmouth County Library’s 13th Branch
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ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - The Monmouth County Library will officially welcome the Atlantic Highlands Library as the
“We are so pleased that the people of Atlantic Highlands have chosen to expand our long association by becoming a branch of the library,” said Renee B. Swartz, chair of the Monmouth County Library Commission. “We will always be mindful of the faith you have demonstrated in our institution and honored that you entrusted the operation of the Atlantic Highlands Library to the Monmouth County Library Commission.”
Atlantic Highlands Library Director Marilyn Scherfen with patron at the borough library.
The Atlantic Highlands Borough Council last year voted to join the
“It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome Atlantic Highlands as our newest Monmouth County Library branch,” said Freeholder Burry, who is the Freeholders’ liaison for the Library System. “Atlantic Highlands is home to my daughter and grandchildren, and I know first-hand what a wonderful community it is. The presence of a Library branch there only makes it more special.”
