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OUR GUIDE TO NEW IDEAS, TIPS, TRENDS AND THINGS WE LOVE IN OUR COUNTY.
TIME TO VOTE— AGAIN Monmouth Health & Life magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Poll is a go for 2022 despite the pandemic, and even if you haven’t voted in past years, this is a great way to support local businesses. Visit healthandlifemags.com/mon-votereaders choice2022/ to help bring glory to your favorite Monmouth County spots, from restaurants to retail shops, brunch hangouts to barbers. Winners will be revealed in our annual “Best of” issue this fall.
IT’S TIME TO GO GREEN
BLACK HEALTH MATTERS “Black Health & Wellness” is the theme chosen for Black History Month this February, and that means both physical and mental health. So what could be more fitting than to shop at one of these Black-owned health and wellness businesses (just five of many!) in our county? Hair Haven, a full-service salon offering cuts and trims, coloring and blonding, blowouts, makeup application and more; 316 Main St., Asbury Park, 732.361.8415; blisshairhaven.com Jackson Counseling Services, a therapy practice that offers counseling for couples, children and teens
and those who have suffered emotional trauma; 59 Throckmorton St., Freehold, 732.431.0646; jacksoncounselingservices.com Jazzy Hair Braiding, a top-notch hair salon with braiding and extension services and more; 718 Bangs Ave., Asbury Park, 732.988.7989; facebook.com/jazzyhairbraid MacroBites, a meal prep service based in Neptune that offers healthful and nutritious options, including soups, salads and varied entrées; macrobites.com New Creations Hair Design, a salon that specializes in cuts, coloring, weaves and lashes; 1400 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park, 732.361.8755
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Can’t make it to Dublin for St. Patrick’s Day? Being here in Monmouth is the next best thing. Parades honoring the holiday abound throughout the county (though many are not actually on the 17th). Here are five (turn to Be There on page 70 for more): Freehold Borough Arts Council: March 13 at 1 p.m. Dozens of organizations, including Freehold Elks and Irish pipe and drum bands, participate in this popular procession. Downtownfreehold.com has more information. Asbury Park: March 13 at 1 p.m. The city’s eighth annual parade attracts roughly 10,000 spectators (dogs are welcome!), who watch floats, veterans, local dance and community groups, Scouts and high school bands. For all the details, head to asburyparkstpatricksparade.com. Rumson: March 13 at 1 p.m. Bagpipe bands, floats, Irish step dancers and varied clubs and groups swell the procession of this year’s parade. For the full scoop, visit rumsonstpatricksdayparade.org Keyport: March 19 at 1 p.m. Hosted by the Keyport Fire Department, this neighborhood parade features live music, entertainment and varied floats. Follow Keyport St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Facebook to learn more. Highlands: March 19 at 2 p.m. The town’s 18th annual parade includes nearly 100 marching units. Visit highlandsnj.com for more details.
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