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Special Events for December 2018

Seasonal Celebration with the Shrewsbury Chorale SUNDAY, DEC. 9, 3 PM UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF MONMOUTH COUNTY 175 W. FRONT ST., LINCROFT The Shrewsbury Chorale will perform a Seasonal Celebration with Neil F. Brown conducting James Whitbourn’s... Read More

After-Christmas Sales… here I come!

Some of you may still be shopping for the holidays, but you still need to be prepared for the amazing life of After Christmas Sales. I’m going to tell you all about how they work and what to look for! Get excited! Where to shop after-Christmas sales:... Read More

Day Trip to an Old-Fashioned Christmas

Local residents who love the images of old-fashioned Christmases found on the holiday cards that they give and receive each year are in luck, because Monmouth County offers some wonderful rural sites for picturesque winter wonderlands. In December, they... Read More

Local Karaoke Event Listings

Some people are content to sit back and take in the show from their seat in the front row. Others, however, take more delight in being onstage and in the spotlight. For those who want their 15 minutes of fame – and for those who enjoy listening to what... Read More

Girl Scouts – It’s a Whole Lot More Than Cookies

Welcome to Teen Scene. Each month our young authors write, in their own voice, stories that will educate and inform fellow students and parents. If you are a teen who would like to write your story, contact the Journal. We’ll help you polish it up,... Read More

Managing Stress During the Holidays

When our calendars turn to December, we are often filled with a combination of “holly-jolly” excitement and overwhelming holiday stress that can sometimes interfere with the most wonderful time of the year. How can we keep that “all is calm, all... Read More

St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church

In a town with as much stunning architecture as Rumson, St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church stands out for its majestic beauty and its friendly, welcoming congregation. This “Early English Gothic of the perpendicular style” building was completed... Read More

The Oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the United States

If you live anywhere in the New York City region, it’s probably safe to assume that you are familiar with – and have most likely seen, either in person or on television – the beloved traditional kickoff to the holiday season: the Macy’s Thanksgiving... Read More

Historic Dining Tour

In November, with the tease of the big turkey dinner coming our way, putting historic restaurants on the monthly menu seemed like a delicious idea. New Jersey has a tradition of taverns and eateries that dates back to the earliest of colonial times, and... Read More

Teaching Gratitude to Children

“An attitude of gratitude” may be the secret to a happy life. Studies have shown that gratitude actually helps improve both physical and mental health. If so, teaching gratitude is just as important as teaching our children to read and write. How... Read More