CHRIS KELLY staff Route 35 in Eatontown may have looked pretty, but the road was dangerous to drive down after a winter snow and ice storm.
CHRIS KELLY staff Timo Scott of Long Branch participates in a Kwanzaa celebration at the Eatontown Community Center.
Michael Patrick and the Suburban Hillbillies perform at the Markham Place Gazebo in Little Silver. CHRIS KELLY staff
CHRIS KELLY staff Avi Levine works the Windmill hot dog grill at Long Branch's Oceanfest, a July 4th celebration.
Matthew Giurlando opens an early present from Santa Claus during a Breakfast with Santa in Long Branch. CHRIS KELLY staff
MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Krista Wiegs, Kaitlyn Gwiacdlwski and Shannon Teehan cross the finish line in the girls first-grade race during the Fairview Elementary School Turkey Trot.
Volunteers plant flowers at the Red Bank Veterans' Monument during a "Flowers for Heroes" event. CHRIS KELLY staff
SCOTT PILLING staff Runners participate in the Rumson-Fair Haven 5K.
Mia Schwerin, a student at Monmouth University, participates in a restoration project at Christ Church Cemetery. MIGUEL JUAREZ staff
Wayside Fire Department member Mow Shu helps Michael Chervinsky fire a hose at a target during Tinton Falls Day. CHRIS KELLY staff
JEFF GRANIT staff Students participate in a demonstration organized by Peace@ Monmouth. The rally aimed to promote peace through speeches, readings and songs. The event was held outside the student center at Monmouth University.
CHRIS KELLY staff Arthur, Paige and Bridge Green participate in the West Long Branch Christmas Sing at Woolley Park.