Marlboro will host parade for Chinese New Year
      Marlboro Township will host a parade on March 8 to honor the Chinese New Year. The parade will be held from 2-3 p.m. starting at the Marlboro Mall shopping center at Route 79 and School RoadWest and proceed along Route 79 north to Marlboro High School.
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Tourette Syndrome Assoc. offers scholarship
      The Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey (TSANJ), Somerville, is accepting applications for the 2008 TSANJ ScholarshipAward, with application deadline March 28.
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Red Cross Charity Ball scheduled for April 5
      The American Red Cross will hold its black tie Charity Ball on April 5 at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, Asbury Park. Philanthropic honorees are Morgan E. Cline and Benjamin R. D'Onofrio, and community service honorees areArlene and Phil Fina.
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Bank expected to be built on Rt. 9 corner
      FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - At their Jan. 29 meeting, the members of the Township Committee passed a resolution authorizing the execution of a developer's agreement for the Valley National Bank site plan. The Planning Board granted final approval for the bank in September.
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RSVP by Feb. 27 for antique appraisal event
      New Jersey Environmental Federation (NJEF) will hold an antique appraisal show March 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Our House Restaurant, 420 Adelphia Road, Farmingdale. Reservations are required by Feb. 27. The show will feature TV personality Dr. Lori, director of the fine art and antiques resource at www.D...
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Biotechnology students compete in FFA fair
      Mike Stevenson ofHowell,EthanWinter ofManalapan, andNicoleYaron of Little Silver, all members of the Monmouth County Vocational School District's Biotechnology High School, FFA(formerly Future Farmers ofAmerica) chapter of Freehold, competed in theNational FFAAgriscience Fair program. The eventwas...
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'Schoolhouse Rock Live' at middle school March 6
      Marlboro Memorial Middle School will present "Schoolhouse Rock Live!" March 6, 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. in the school's cafetorium, 71 Nolan Road, Morganville. Tickets: $10. Details: (732) 972-7115.
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Artists with disabilities being sought for exhibit
      VSAarts ofNewJerseywelcomes artists with disabilities, ages 18 and over, to have the opportunity to gain exposure and sell their art at the VSA/Arc gallery at Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township. The gallery features artist receptions and public events on an ongoing basis. Details: (732) 745-...
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Freehold Rotary donates funds for bicycle safety
      FREEHOLD- The executive board of the Freehold Rotary Club recently announced the donation of $750 to the Freehold Borough Police Department for its bicycle safety program, which includes the purchase of reflective vests, reflectors and helmets.
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Datebook
      • The Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road,Marlboro, features Elizabeth Taylor films on Thursdays at 2 p.m. "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf?" will be shown Feb. 28. There is no charge. • Fish or Landlubber Dinner, Feb. 29 at the Freehold Elks Lodge, 73 E.Main St., Freehold Borough. Detai...
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