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     • The MOMS Club of Jackson-East will hold an open house membership drive from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 6 at the Jackson Jungle playground, in the Justice Center complex off West Veterans Highway. Details: (732) 294-3054 or momsjacksoneast@optonline.net.
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     CHRIS KELLY John Pomponio, 16, of Jackson plays with Omnium during the Teen Band Show-case held at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park, Jackson, on July 26.
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Local teen selected for leadership challenge
     Amanda Rosenblum of Farmingdale has been selected to attend the National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) from July 28 to Aug. 7 in Washington, D.C. NYLC is a leadership development program for high school students who have demonstrated leadership potential and scholastic merit.
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     VERONICA YANKOWSKI Richard Edwards Jr., 5, of Jamesburg holds his ears while he rides the Dragon Wagon roller coaster at the Monmouth County Fair, Freehold Township, on July 24.
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     CHRIS KELLY Chris Brown, 12, of Howell (l) and James Kwiatkowski, 16, of Marlboro perform with Wired during the Teen Band Showcase held at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park, Jackson, on July 26.
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Talented young gospel performers sought
     The fifth "Summer Gospel Youth Explosion" will take place Aug. 23 from 2-8 p.m. at the Lake Carasaljo Amphitheater, Route 9, Lakewood. Gospel singers, steppers, rap­pers, musicians, youth choirs, youth groups, and dancers are being sought to perform for this event.
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Program will offer
incentives for teachers
     Georgian Court College, Lakewood, will participate in a program that offers in­centives for teachers to seek National Board Certification. Gov. James E. McGreevey announced the incentive pro­gram, a first for New Jersey, in a ceremony last month.
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Volunteers needed to aid
special needs children
     Helping Hands of Ocean and Mon-mouth Counties is seeking mature volunteers to assist children with special needs and their families. The volunteers provide social and emotional support to the families through weekly visits.
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School nurse awarded for excellence
     JACKSON — A nurse at the McAuliffe Middle School has been awarded the Nursing Excellence Award for her work in the community and as a part-time staff member at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township.
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     Allaire nature center holds youth program
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     Howell library extends Tuesday hours to 9 p.m.
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     BlueClaws players, mascot to visit luncheon
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     Call goes out for local groups to join parade
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Jackson High School football parents plan outing
     The Jackson High School Football Parents Club will be holding a golf tournament Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. at Pine Barrens Golf Club.
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