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π± Meet the global Kiwanis leader who comes home to Interlaken
Coming up: Book Signing for New Book on Health Information Technology and Responsible AI on the Interlaken Patch calendar

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- Meet the global Kiwanis leader who comes home to Interlaken
Also on today's calendar: Book Signing for New Book on Health Information Technology and Responsible AI and 7 more events.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Interlakenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 50 and low of 46 degrees.
- Friday: Very windy; rain tapering off, temps: high: 55, low: 29.
- Saturday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 39 and low of 37 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Kiwanis International President Makes His Home in Interlaken (thecoaster.net) β Interlaken residents might be surprised to learn that the current president of Kiwanis International, Michael Mulhaul, has quietly called their borough home for the past nine years. Between global trips to 84 countries and leading 500,000 members, he still connects locally, including recent work with the Asbury Park Kiwanis Club and its Holiday Toy Drive.
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πΈ Around Interlaken
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π Upcoming Events in Interlaken
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β Featured events β
- Book Signing for New Book on Health Information Technology and Responsible AI
Barnes & Noble, 180 NJ-35, Eatontown
4:30 pm - The Christmas Light Show
704 Belmar Plaza, Belmar
6:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar
Asbury Park Convention Hall , 1300 Ocean Ave N unit c-4 , Asbury Park
3:00 pm - Dinner with Santa
The Black Swan , 601 Mattison Ave , Asbury Park
5:00 pm - Asbury Park Holiday Party
Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County , 1201 Monroe Ave , Asbury Park
5:00 pm - Free Parking
City Wide - Asbury Park NJ 07712
9:00 am - YOGA: SoulFest Freedom Rocks December
Freedom Rocks , 550 Cookman Ave #106 , Asbury Park
9:30 am - Asbury Park, NJ β Fresh Markets Holiday Pop-Up at Porta
Porta Asbury Park , 911 Kingsley St , Asbury Park
12:00 pm - Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar
Asbury Park Convention Hall , 1300 Ocean Ave N unit c-4 , Asbury Park
12:00 pm - Movies by the Sea: Home Alone
The ShowRoom Cinema , 707 Cookman Ave , Asbury Park
4:30 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday December 29
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π Events Nearby
- Student Council
Spring Lake Borough Spring Lake, NJ 07762
7:45 am - Chair Yoga with Meryl Hayton
Belmar Public Library , 517 10th Ave , Belmar
10:00 am - Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025
Asbury Park Convention Hall , 1300 Ocean Ave N unit c-4 , Asbury Park
12:00 pm - Digital Media - Rm. 118
Spring Lake Borough Spring Lake, NJ 07762
3:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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π Nearby News
Asbury Park
- Asbury Park Fire Department Welcomes Probationary Firefighter John Fox (tapinto.net)
- Asbury Park's very own Santa Claus (app.com)
- Red Bank Regional girls basketball seniors get final go at title hopes (app.com)
Ocean Grove
- Education and Inspiration Across the Cancer Journey (curetoday.com)
- When will the DEP rule on the Sunday morning beach closures? (blogfinger.net)
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