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Celebrate Arbor Day with "A Celebration of Trees"
LONG BRANCH, NJ - Join the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center for a community Arbor Day event. The "Celebration of Trees" will be taking place tomorrow, Sunday, April 28th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center located at 577 Broadway. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The celebration will consist of dance performances by "Dancing Through Life", activities for the kids, tree seedling giveaways, milkweed plant giveaways, opportunities to learn about trees and native plants, free refreshments and more! For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
3 Great Places to Buy Plants and Flowers for Spring in Neptune Township/Neptune City
NEPTUNE/NEPTUNE CITY — Spring is in full bloom and local garden centers and flower shops have wide varieties of vibrant blooms to offer those looking to add a little greenery to their spaces. Eucalyptus Houseplants and Home, 116 Third Ave., Neptune City CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Eucalyptus Houseplants and Home is a boutique houseplant shop bringing the best in easy to care for to unusual and rare plants to the community, along with gifts, re-potting and event services. The shop offers guests: Over 70+ unique & unusual houseplant varieties, planters, amendments and accessories, Potting Bar services and Plant Repotting...
Kampf, Shore better than perfect in win over Long Branch - softball recap
Freshman Ayden Kampf struck out 16 batters in a five-inning no-hitter as Shore blanked Long Branch 13-0 in West Long Branch. The lone Long Branch baserunner reached after beating the throw on a dropped third strike. Kampf stranded the runner with her fourth strikeout of the inning. “Sixteen strikeouts out...
Donating Blood is Now Extra Sweet
LONG BRANCH, NJ - Donating blood will get you an extra treat this Wednesday. The Long Branch Community Blood Drive will be taking place this Wednesday, May 1st from 3:15pm to 7:45pm. This year, donors will receive a box of girl scout cookies as a thank you! The blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church located at 499 Bath Avenue. Click here for an appointment. Walk-ins welcome! Donors should bring a photo id and eat before donating blood. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center (NYBC) is a nonprofit organization that is one of the largest independent, community-based blood centers in the world. NYBC, along with its operating divisions, collects approximately 4,000 units of blood products each day and serves local communities of more than 75 million people in the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, CT), Mid-Atlantic area (PA, DE, MD, VA), Missouri and Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Rhode Island, and Southern New England. Long Branch Community Blood Drive Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:15pm – 7:45pm First Baptist Church, 499 Bath Ave., Long Branch For information about eligibility call: 1-800-933-2566 or Visit: www.nybloodcenter.org For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Middletown: All residents are welcome to North Middletown-Port Monmouth Neighborhood Planning Community Meeting on Thursday, 5/9
Don't miss Middletown daily news sign up free here: tapinto.net/enews MIDDLETOWN, NJ: All residents are welcome to North Middletown-Port Monmouth Neighborhood Planning Community Meeting on Thursday, 5/9 Complete this Google Form to RSVP.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Come join Middletown Township, Ideal Beach Community Association, Bayshore Family Success Center, Affordable Housing Alliance, and Habitat for Humanity for our first meeting as we develop a community-driven neighborhood plan and share ideas about how to improve our community. This neighborhood plan will help us unlock funding for improvements through NJ’s Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program. Please RSVP by either emailing jbonet@housingall.org or completing this Google Form. Complete this Google Form to RSVP. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Arbor Day Initiative Aims to Revitalize Grand Avenue with New Trees
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The Environmental Shade Tree Commission (ESTC) celebrated Arbor Day with a promising start to their "Make Grand Avenue Green & Grand Again" campaign, planting five new trees along Grand Avenue, with plans to add ten more in the near future. This initiative reflects a broader commitment to environmental stewardship and enhancing the aesthetic and ecological value of the community. Tom Pivinski, Chair of the ESTC, emphasized the significance of Arbor Day as more than a tradition—it's a pledge to protect and enhance our natural surroundings. "Investing in tree planting is an investment in our environment and the collective well-being of our community," Pivinski stated. He expressed profound gratitude towards the ESTC volunteers, whose dedication plays a crucial role in transforming Asbury Park into a greener, more vibrant place.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The campaign not only beautifies the area but also contributes to sustainability efforts, providing cleaner air and a more pleasant urban environment for residents and visitors alike. As more trees are set to adorn Grand Avenue, the community looks forward to a greener future. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
American Music Honors celebrates musical greats with a rollicking rock ‘n’ roll showcase to remember
The second edition of the American Music Honors convened on Wednesday evening at Monmouth University in dazzling style. Presented by the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music, the annual event honors American artists who have achieved excellence as musicians, while also championing creative and social integrity. With the likes of Jackson Browne, Dion DiMucci, John Mellencamp and Mavis Staples waiting in the wings, the capacity crowd at the Jersey Shore university’s Pollak Theatre enjoyed a rollicking rock ‘n’ roll showcase of the highest caliber.
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