The Earth Care Congregation certification is designed to recognize churches that make the commitment to take seriously God’s charge to “till and keep” the garden, which LPC has done throughout the 15.4 acre property at the corner of West Front and Everett Road and beyond.
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The phrase “it takes a village to affect change” developed a new meaning for the Lipnicky family in February of 2019, after what began as shoulder pain for Olivia Lipnicky- the 8-year-old daughter of Brian and Emma Lipnicky and older sister to her brother, Jack- turned into the unnerving diagnosis of a spinal cord tumor, later identified as a diffuse midline glioma on March 1, 2019.
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Two of Central Jersey’s most cherished institutions, the Woolley-Boglioli and Holmdel Funeral Homes have been caring for Monmouth County families for generations. Originally founded by the Sexton family in 1882, the Long Branch location took on the Woolley name in the 1920s, when Willis A. Woolley joined the business. Woolley would later become the owner of the funeral home and continued to build its practice and reputation.
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Simply put, Southside Johnny Lyon is New Jersey rock-and-roll royalty. As much a part of the Jersey Shore culture as saltwater taffy and summer beach badges, Lyon has been dubbed “the Grandfather of the New Jersey Sound”
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Brigadier General Lisa Hou’s affinity for Monmouth County began as a child, not long after her parents moved their family here from Washington, DC. Raised in Middletown and Rumson, and currently a resident of Belmar, Hou proudly describes her home county, saying, “you have everything you could want here – great communities, great people, and a great location… what else could you want?”
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Chef David Burke & Suzanne Sicora-Ludwig team up to help Soup Kitchen 411 combat food insecurity while supporting local restaurants. The COVID-19 pandemic hit the state of New Jersey particularly hard. With over nine million Garden State residents living in close proximity, it was anticipated early-on that coronavirus would be difficult to contain. Aware of this possibility, in early 2020, the state government ordered the temporary closure of many businesses and services to ensure that New Jerseyans limited their exposure to one another, the idea being that reduced public contact would curb the spread of the virus and hasten the end of the pandemic.
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“Central Jersey does exist,” New Jersey’s First Lady emphatically stated. “I know because it’s where I live.” “The nice thing about living in Central Jersey is that it means I can stay out of the fray when it comes to the North Jersey/South Jersey divide debate,” she joked. Tammy Murphy and her husband moved to Monmouth County twenty-five years ago and settled in Middletown Township. Their careers had brought them to Hong Kong for a time, and when they were relocated to New York City for work, the Murphys began looking for places to live in the region that would meet their needs and enable them to commute to the city.
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The Monmouth County Park System will hold its annual E. Murray Todd Half Marathon on Sunday, March 12. This 13.1-mile race takes runners through Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Race medals will be awarded to all registered finishers. Pre-registration is available online at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com until March 5 and costs $40 per person. Race day registration is also available beginning at 7 a.m. and costs $60 per person; cash or check only.
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Get social with your pet celebrity! #CMPetCelebs Your pets can be celebrities too. Send in a photo to info@communitymagazinenj.com!
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Get social with your pet celebrity! #CMPetCelebs Your pets can be celebrities too. Send in a photo to info@communitymagazinenj.com!
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Get social with your pet celebrity! #CMPetCelebs Your pets can be celebrities too. Send in a photo to info@communitymagazinenj.com!
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For most people driving along Route 34 or over Normandy Road, Naval Weapons Station Earle (NWSE) appears to be simply the woods on the other side of the fence. Of course in the back of one’s mind there is always the knowledge that there is something important going on behind the scenes that keeps us safe but for so many that mystery was always in the shadows. Then in the middle 2020 Captain Ed Callahan assumed duty as Commanding Officer, and despite the challenges of the pandemic, he has been steadfast in his determination to show the importance of NWSE not just for protecting our country but also serving as an invaluable resource to our local community.
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The Monmouth County Park System is hosting its annual Creative Arts Festival from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 at Thompson Park, located at 805 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft. This juried arts festival features specially selected artists’ works of pottery, photography, jewelry, paintings and other mediums. This family-friendly festival also includes live music, free activities and artist demonstrations. Admission and parking for the festival are free.
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Her story is one of hope and determination. After being told pregnancy would be impossible for her, she endured her second bout with an aggressive cancer while pregnant. Despite the advice of specialists to terminate the pregnancy, she postponed needed treatments to keep her unborn child safe despite a possible Down syndrome diagnosis. Six and a half years later she is cancer-free, her son is healthy, and she has a new book coming out later this year titled Don’t Look Up the Mountain. The epitome of what a mother’s love can endure and provide, meet your neighbor Laila Hardy-Johnson.
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A long-time Monmouth County resident, he has made a career of helping people either find the perfect home or sell their current home. He has earned the New Jersey Realtors Circle of Excellence Sales Award every year since starting in business in 2008, and prides himself on having both the respect of his clients and peers in the industry. Meet realtor Christian Giamanco.
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After competing at the collegiate level alongside Olympic caliber athletes, Austin Gere has co-founded College Bound Nutrition (CBN) with his brother Alex Gere to offer proper training and nu[1]trition to young athletes at the high school and middle school levels. They call it Human Power Training – not focused on any one particular sport or talent, but instead striving to make the athlete quicker and more powerful.
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Q: What can occur when a motivated individual acts on an idea and enlists the community to make it a reality? A: STEAMpark, a non-profit organization to inspire life-long learning. Five years ago, Leigh Dym— concerned about both the lack of after school activities for underserved children, and scarce activities for all those not involved in sports—decided to act. She recruited many of her Rumson neighbors to set up programs focused on STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. And so began STEAMpark, an organization dedicated to helping children in kindergarten through eighth grade to each reach their full potential, regardless of income or zip code.
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Meet Tom Paolella Enjoy the Process is a saying that applies to many events in our lives— for most people, shopping for a car or truck is not one of them. One common complaint is a lack of confidence that the dealer has offered the best price. (Remember the Seinfeld dealership episode and the line item for “additional overcharge”?) Others find it tedious, confusing, or time-consuming. Then there is Tom Paolella who embraces the process. Nine years ago, Tom founded Car Concierge Plus, a unique service to level the playing field between dealers and buyers.
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Hanan Ayoub, MD, MPH, IMD, is a practitioner, researcher, educator, and pioneer in naturopathic, integrative, and environmental medicine. Early on in her career, Dr. Ayoub was inspired to go beyond traditional medical treatments alone. “I realized there are available natural ways to prevent our body systems from shutting down, and to prevent patients from becoming disabled or dying prematurely,” Dr. Ayoub explained. The Atlantis Centers treats patients, educates those interested in holistic healthcare, and established Waves of Equality, an environmental community outreach organization.
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Green Leaf Pet Resort, circa 2011, is a product of more than 50 years of canine-wellness and training experience from its founder, Shelly Leibowitz. Covering all things canine, from training to boarding, daycare to swimming, parties to boutiques, it’s one of the largest and most comprehensive pet facilities in Monmouth County. We caught up with Meghan Flynn, Green Leaf’s Marketing and Events Manager, to go beyond the brand.
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The iconic facility will be demolished later this spring in preparation for a reconstructed, updated Round Barn. For decades of Christian Brothers Academy runners, there is one building on campus that holds a special place in their hearts: the Round Barn.
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100% of Proceeds from Teeth Whitening Procedures Donated to Smiles for Life Foundation Local dental patients can have their teeth whitened and help a child in need by visiting local Crown Council dentist Dr. Mitchel Friedman of Newman Springs Dental Care. The 23rd annual Smiles For Life Campaign runs now through June 30, and 100 percent of the proceeds from teeth whitening procedures done at Newman Springs Dental Care are contributed directly to the Smiles for Life Foundation. This foundation uses donations from the community to help fund worthy children’s charities and humanitarian work, both locally and around the world.
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Brothers Bill and Drew Cowley started their business 31 years ago and have expanded their offering to now include pest control, nuisance wildlife control, and mold abatement in both Monmouth and Somerset counties. They also have divisions within the company that handle bird control, insulation installation, crawlspace repair, gutter guard installation, minor repairs, and a Christmas light and decorating business called Christmas Decor by Cowleys. Having been raised in Manalapan, the brothers have lived and worked in and around Monmouth County their entire lives. Bill lived in Tinton Falls before moving to Oakhurst 27 years ago with his wife, Barbara. They have four children, Drew, Rhett, Maeve, and Trevor. Drew has lived in Brielle for 30 years with his wife, Sandy while raising their three children, Shae, Tanner and Janie. Go beyond the brand with us as we introduce you to the siblings who form the leadership team of Cowleys.
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Meet Your Neighbor: Scott Novick What many of us considered an aging location that held great memories, Scott Novick saw as an opportunity. Alternate Ending Beer Co. (AE) opened its doors in October in what once was the movie theater in Aberdeen, honoring both childhood memories and a forward-thinking business model.
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Meet Cathy S. Davis, Independent College Counselor The college admissions process can be very stressful in “normal” times. Now, the pandemic has added layers of new issues and strategies as colleges change their requirements and methods, and students weigh their best options. Meet Cathy Davis, a former high school guidance counselor, guiding families for more than 25 years. She understands the students, the process, and as importantly, has built relationships with many admission departments.
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Circus Wines, Beer & Spirits is now open in what used to be the Manhattan Bagel in Lincroft Commons on Newman Springs Road. Owned by both the Azzolina and Scaduto families, it is their fourth liquor store under the Circus umbrella that also includes five Foodtown supermarkets in Monmouth County.
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The Dr. George Sheehan Track Event will take place October 18 outdoors at the Lincroft campus of Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) to honor the noted cardiologist and avid runner who was a founder of the school and fostered the winning track program. Along with the Sheehan family, noted friends of Shore-area running Tim McLoone and Elliott Denman will be guest speakers at the event.
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The horse is our state’s animal. How appropriate that Monmouth’s own Jamie Baldanza photographs horses professionally and advocates for them passionately. Jamie’s involvement with horses is broad in scope, from documenting the plight of those bound for slaughter, to traveling across the world to Mongolia to cover the ancient endurance races still held today. But Jamie’s affinity for American Wild Mustangs catapulted her art and mission to new heights, culminating in the release this summer of the documentary, Wild Lands, Wild Horses, recognized in nine film festivals including a win at the Monmouth Film Festival.
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Laura Ciccone lives in Lincroft with her husband, Lou, daughters Brianna and Chloe, and their Chocolate Havanese, Wrigley. After twenty years in the corporate world, Laura leveraged her teaching and mentoring skills to open Class 101 Monmouth County in Hazlet to help families and students navigate the college admissions process. Laura is passionate about helping high school students find their future, and shared information and tips about college planning and applications.
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Ten-year-old Lincroft resident Finley Elias, in fourth grade at Lincroft Elementary School, has raised $17,000 for the Koalas she dearly loves. Hearing about the raging fires in her mother’s native country of Australia, she wanted to help and decided to raise money for the cause.
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Behind this innovative and expanding Red Bank business… is a woman. In 2017, Kristina Henderson took the helm at a promotional products company, tripled sales in one year, and rebranded the company known today as Henderson Promos. Her ownership and efforts resulted in the company’s recognition as both a certified Women’s Business Enterprise and SBA Woman Owned Small Business. Kristina grew up in Colts Neck and credits her versatile background in preparing her for the many roles involved in managing a business. Perhaps most striking is Kristina’s ability to engage with people. She was awarded the titles of Miss Congeniality and Most Photogenic as a finalist in the Miss Massachusetts USA Pageant in 2016, and the Best Interview Award in the 2012 Miss New Jersey USA Pageant. She has a sense of adventure, sparked by her stint as a flight attendant at age 19, and an appreciation of service from her time in the restaurant industry. She studied journalism while living in Hawaii, finished her degree at Boston University, worked as a news producer in New Hampshire, fund-raised for the Human Rights Campaign in DC, and volunteered as a “discharge buddy” at Boston Children’s Hospital.
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Nancy Zarriello Honored at Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards During the month of February our country honors presidents, football champions, movie stars, love of every kind, and groundhogs with special events, holidays, and celebrations. But the second month on our calendars is also designated for the battle against heart disease, and since 1963, February has been American Heart Month. Bringing this nationally recognized crusade closer to home is Nancy Zarriello who, on February 4, was honored at the Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards for 2020.
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The Monmouth Museum presents Woodstock at 50: Summer of Love, June 8 – September 1, 2019. Gallery Hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday, 12:00 – 5:00 pm, museum admission is $8. The Opening Reception will be Saturday, June 8th, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Admission to the opening reception is free and open to the public. Performing at the Opening will be Poppa John Bugg who played with Richie Havens.
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The Monmouth County Park System is hosting its annual Creative Arts & Music Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. This juried arts festival features specially selected artists’ works of pottery, photography, jewelry, paintings and other mediums. Local artists include Don Bradford, Kate Eggleston, and Demetrius Patterson. Besides the artwork, visitors will enjoy live music and free art demonstrations and activities. Musical highlights include Andy B.AND SoulFolk, award-winning local singer/songwriter Joseph Alton Miller, the bluegrass band Dark City Strings, and The Band of the Two Rivers. Visitors will also enjoy art demonstrations. Admission and parking for the festival are free.
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The Lincroft Village Green Association (LVGA) is hosting its fundraiser – Kegs for a Cause – at Red Tank Brewing Company in Red Bank on Friday, March 22 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The fundraising event is open to anyone 21 and over who would like to support the Association’s capital campaign “For the Greener Good”. For a donation of $35, guests will receive a flight of hand-crafted beer, light fare, and of course, a night of fun with friends.
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The Ladies Auxiliary of the Lincroft Volunteer Fire Company is sponsoring a fundraiser called Fun at the Firehouse. The festivities start at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 2nd at the Lincroft Fire House, located at 601 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft (diagonally across from ACME).
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Newman Springs Dental Care is redefining the phrase “put your $$ where your mouth is”. This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to the Lincroft dental office and receive $1 per pound. Drs. Mitchel Friedman, Aparna Menon & Amarpreet Suri are leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars and glowing timer toothbrushes in exchange for cavity-provoking candy. This Lincroft family dental practice has sponsored this event since 2009 with Comcast Spotlight. They will also donate a toothbrush for every pound of candy collected.
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Dress up the dog, plan your scarecrow, and come ready to have fun at Thompson Park Day! Held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, this event offers seasonal fun for the whole family. Free activities for the day include fall festival games, kids’ races, pie-eating contests, S.T.E.A.M. fun, entertainment, and more. Activities requiring two tickets ($1 per ticket) or a wristband ($12 per person) are archery, bungee trampoline, climbing wall, inflatable rides, rolling video games, wagon rides, Turbo Twister and Turbo Tubs. For pumpkin painting and ceramics only tickets will be accepted, two tickets each.
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Newman Springs Dental Care is hosting its twelfth annual Dentistry From The Heart event on Thursday, October 4th at its office located at 539 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft. Dental volunteers will offer attendees the gift of a free day of dentistry services on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Seeking individuals dedicated to preserving Monmouth County’s past Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is seeking nominations for the Monmouth County Jane G. Clayton Award and the M. Claire French Award for Leadership in Historic Preservation. If you know a person or an organization that has gone above and beyond to preserve the history of Monmouth County, nominate that person by July 15.
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Public Works crews prepping roads and monitoring storm | Emergency Management is ready to assist, if needed Meteorologists are predicting significant snowfall overnight in Monmouth County and the Department of Public Works and Engineering is preparing County roads and monitoring the anticipated storm.
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