Here are 5 Red Bank-Shrewsbury Facebook groups to check out for fun and fresh info.

RED BANK, NJ — Red Bank can be a lively place and it's not easy to keep up with what's happening in the Borough.

As everyone is reconnecting, one way that's happening is via Facebook groups focused on specific places and interests. There's no need to get lost in the scroll. Patch has done the footwork of separating out inactive pages and has identified 5 must-check-out Red Bank area Facebook groups.

RED BANK New Jersey
Local small businesses, music, yoga, rentals, and restaurants all show up on this very local and lively Facebook page. Its 9,000 members share what they have going on and info of interest to residents. Looks like a good group to join if you want to have an eye on Red Bank happenings or find a good deal.

Red Bank Chatter
This group describes itself as "a little place to talk about anything going on in Red Bank." It may sound like the corner diner but that's OK. There are local government, schools, events, and business postings and 2,300 members. Be polite, the page admin reminds folks.

Red Bank Visitors Center
You may not be a tourist, but this Facebook page can help you keep up with Red Bank booster news. Business and events are highlighted for the page's 2,595 followers, and the posts are great reminders of what a pretty place this is!

Red Bank Department of Parks & Recreation
Don't dismiss a government FB page until you've given it a Like! Programs and services provided in the Borough are a huge part of community life and this page is a place to find out about them. The Borough is full of good players who can go unnoticed, like Garza Law and the Victor Zando Foundation, who recently were major donors among 11 who funded a new automated external defibrillator for Riverside Gardens Park. Now you know.

What's happening in Monmouth County, NJ?
If you're from somewhere nearby or want to keep on top of happenings across your county, here's a way to do it. More than 10,000 members get information on events, food, and business around Monmouth County.

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