Howell library offers free summer programs
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Jackson woman to serve as grand marshal
     JACKSON — Nina Anuario of Jackson has been chosen to serve as the grand marshal for this year’s Ocean County Columbus Day parade, which is scheduled for Oct. 10.
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Food pantry operators
accepting donations
     The Jackson Food Pantry, run by the Jackson Women of Today, is accepting donations of freshly grown, washed vegetables on July 20, Aug. 24, Sept. 21 and Oct. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Council for the Arts lecture series to begin
     Plumsted resident Gary Gellman will be speaking on July 7 as part of the Plumsted Township Council for the Arts monthly lecture series. Gellman will be lecturing about event photography and video production.
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Howell to present free concerts
     HOWELL — The Howell Department of Recreation and the Cultural Arts Committee will present free summer concerts every Monday evening from July 5 through Aug. 30 at the Echo Lake Pavilion, 1205 Maxim-Southard Road. Concerts will begin at 7 p.m.
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Jackson band blood drive a success
     JACKSON — Dozens of community members came out to help those in need when the Jackson Memorial High School marching band hosted a blood drive with the Central Jersey Blood Center at the Ocean County Library in Jackson.
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Lakewood Unity Day
Parade slated for Aug. 22
     Vendors and participants are being sought for the Lakewood Unity Day Parade to be held Aug. 22 from 1-6 p.m. Those interested in participating in the parade or renting space may call (732) 473-9396.
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ROTC color guard will participate in parade
     The Lakewood High School Junior ROTC Color Guard and Special Colors Unit will be participating in the July 3 Ocean Grove Parade.
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Alternate route program for teacher certifications
     In order to address the statewide teacher shortage, Ocean County College has partnered with New Jersey City University (NJCU) to offer New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey, an alternate route teacher education program.
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Couple celebrates 68th anniversary at Bartley’s senior prom
     Rose and Edward Ryan have been residents at The Orchards at Bartley Assisted Living in Jackson since October.
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Kimball Classic offers
many levels of support
     The Kimball Golf Classic, scheduled for July 19 at the Hollywood Golf Club in Deal, is a fund-raiser for the Kimball Medical Center Foundation. The event offers many levels of involvement for golfers and non-golfers to support the medical center, including a chance to purchase a 50/50 raffle ticket ...
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Route 547 in Howell
to be closed for repairs
     The Howell Township Police Department has announced that on or about July 5, Monmouth County Route 547 (Lakewood-Farmingdale Road) will be closed between Oak Glen and Randolph roads for at least five months.
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PAL Youth Leadership
council on the road
     Approximately 20 members of the Howell Police Athletic League (PAL) Youth Leadership Council will be heading to Washington, D.C., July 6-7 as part of their community service project in cultural awareness.
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Ocean County College announces summer shows
     The Fine Arts Center at Ocean County College (OCC), Toms River, has an-nounced its Summer Festival of Shows.
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