IN BRIEF
RiverCenter plans ‘Christmas in July’
     Red Bank RiverCenter will hold a "Christmas in July at the Armory" fund-raiser July 18 at the Red Bank Armory Ice Complex, 76 Chestnut St. Proceeds will benefit the replacement of Red Bank’s aging holiday decorations, as well as support the Red Bank menorah lighting.
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IN BRIEF
‘Roommates’ premieres at playhouse July 13
     The First Avenue Playhouse, 123 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands, will present the winning play of its annual playwright’s contest Roommates from July 13-Aug. 4. Show time is 8:30 p.m., with a matinee on July 22 at 2:30 p.m.
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Heavy holiday rain sinks
aid squad’s rescue boat
     FAIR HAVEN — It was far from being a "perfect storm," but the rain on the Fourth of July was enough to dry dock the first aid squad’s rescue boat.
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Clearwater Festival volunteers sought
     Volunteers are being sought for the 26th annual Clearwater Festival "Revive – Restore – Renew" slated for Aug. 18-19 at Sunset Park, Asbury Park. The festival is billed as the largest and longest-running eco-festival in New Jersey, according to organizers. Festival organizers are urging in...
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Gen. Nabors to retire after
     35 years with Ft. Monmouth
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Shrewsbury library announces July schedule
     The Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury, will display acrylic and pencil paintings by Esther D. McMurray through July 30.
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Elks lodge plan ‘Christmas in July’ fund-raiser
     The Red Bank Elks Lodge No. 233, 40 W. Front St., will host its annual "Christmas in July" on July 21 beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the lodge. Cost is $12.50 per person, with proceeds benefiting veterans.
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