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Saturday, May 25, 2013

NJ Collegiate Career Day to Host Over 150 Employers

Entry level and experienced job seekers are invited to attend the job fair on May 30.

Graduates! Now that you have that degree, are you unsure what to do next? Grab your resumes and head to the New Jersey Collegiate Career Day on May 30 at Rutgers University. From 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., over 150 public and private sector employers will be at the Rutgers Student Center, 126 College Ave. and Brower Commons, 145 College Ave., according to a press release from the university. Free shuttles will be on hand to transport people between the West Stadium parking lot near High Points Solutions Stadium on Busch Campus and the site of the fair. Job seekers are encouraged to wear business attire and to bring multiple copies of their resumes, according to the university. For more information, visit http://careerservices.rutgers.edu.  

Friday, May 24, 2013

Gov. Christie: Seaside Heights Opening 'An Incredible Day for New Jersey'

Gov. Christie appeared at Seaside Heights boardwalk Friday to promote the Jersey Shore

The Jersey Shore is officially open for summer, Gov. Chris Christie said as he spent Friday morning in Seaside Heights promoting tourism in New Jersey.  Early Friday, Christie appeared on NBC's Today Show, which broadcast its morning news program live from Seaside Heights. The governor later cut a ceremonial ribbon — a Guinness World Record at over five miles long — to officially declare the shore open.  "It's an incredible day for New Jersey," Christie said in remarks. "I'm so thrilled that this morning we're here with the whole country welcoming the Jersey Shore back." After being battered by Superstorm Sandy, many businesses on the boardwalk are open and welcoming customers, though others continue to make repairs. Despite some grey …

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Gov. Christie: Seaside Heights Opening 'An Incredible Day for New Jersey'

Gov. Christie appeared at Seaside Heights boardwalk Friday to promote the Jersey Shore

The Jersey Shore is officially open for summer, Gov. Chris Christie said as he spent Friday morning in Seaside Heights promoting tourism in New Jersey.  Early Friday, Christie appeared on NBC's Today Show, which broadcast its morning news program live from Seaside Heights. The governor later cut a ceremonial ribbon — a Guinness World Record at over five miles long — to officially declare the shore open.  "It's an incredible day for New Jersey," Christie said in remarks. "I'm so thrilled that this morning we're here with the whole country welcoming the Jersey Shore back." After being battered by Superstorm Sandy, many businesses on the boardwalk are open and welcoming customers, though others continue to make repairs. Despite some grey …

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8:20 pm on Saturday, May 25, 2013

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

New Homes For Sale in Freehold This Week

Find homes for sale in Freehold on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Introducing Small Business Patch

The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.

Patch has launched a new site, Small Business Patch (smallbusiness.patch.com), to educate and empower small businesses with the digital tools, social media strategies and marketing know-how needed to ensure long-term growth. Readers will have access to exclusive interviews with well-known founders and CEOs and small business industry experts who share their experiences, advice and tips for success. One of the latest articles features an exclusive interview with successful real estate entrepreneur, Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group. In this Q&A, Corcoran discusses the how to take advantage of the size of a small businesses, and why making big “mistakes” made all the difference in her success. Click here to read about the …

Friday, May 17, 2013

Kickin' It Celebrates New Anti-Bullying and Leadership Center

A community event is scheduled for Saturday at Park 33, with an evening fundraiser to follow at Bella Vista Country Club.

Kickin’ It wants to give bullying a knockout. With the opening of a facility on Route 9 in Freehold Township, the five-year-old nonprofit is expanding efforts to give children mental and physical tools to build self-confidence and be less susceptible to bullies. “We’re the first anti-bullying and leadership center in the country focusing on preschool through college,” said Gina Marie Raimondo, owner of Kickin’ It Kids Anti-Bullying, Leadership & Learning Center. Originally based in Howell, the business outgrew its previous location and moved its schedule of after-school programs and workshops to the new facility. Kickin’ It offers daily martial arts and yoga lessons as well as sessions focused on music, art, animal care, dance, health and …

Thursday, May 16, 2013

REMINDER: Dine And Support The Memorial Day Parade

Percentage of the tab at participating restaurants goes to support the parade

Participating downtown restaurants are gearing up to help defray the costs of the annual Memorial Day parade. Between May 20-23, Federici's Pizzeria, the Metropolitan Cafe and the Court Jester will donate 15 percent of your pre-tax food bill to the Freehold Memorial Day Parade. Alcholoic beverages are excluded and you must present the attached flyer to your server.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Spotlight On Freehold

Kicking Off Spotlight On Freehold With Karate Club

The New Jersey Karate Club teaches more than self-defense

Today we begin a new feature on Freehold Patch. The Spotlight On Freehold column will feature a person, buisness or organization that helps make Freehold unique. If you have suggestions for future Spotlight columns, by all means contact me, Keith Brown, by email or by calling (732) 292-4484. For this inaugural column, we caught up with the New Jersey Karate Club, located in Freehold Township and tried to get to the bottom of what makes this place tick. Below is our conversation: Martial arts, eh? In a nuts-and-bolts sort of way, tell us what exactly goes on at your business? We offer Martial Arts training for ages 3 up to adult.   Our preschool program, called Little Champions, is for children ages 3 and 4; our Junior Champions program is …

Friday, May 10, 2013

Freehold Dry Cleaner Collecting Clothing for Big Brothers, Big Sisters

Lapels customers and the general public are welcome to donate any gently used clothing through May 19.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Hiring in Freehold: Petco Seeking Groomers, Aquatic Specialist and Dog Trainer

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