Community Bulletin Board
Angel Wish Tree at
Jackson ShopRite
     The Jackson Women of Today’s annual Angel Wish Tree is now in the Jackson ShopRite lobby. More than 500 ornaments have been pledged to go on the tree, each with the promise of a return gift to a needy Jackson resident.
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Playing with the band
     FARRAH MAFFAI staff The Jackson Memorial High School Marching Band brought its high energy performance to Brick Memorial High School on Nov. 21 and entertained fans prior to a football playoff game between the Jaguars and the Mustangs.
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Temple Beth Am coat drive to begin Nov. 28
     Temple Beth Am, 400 Carey St., Lakewood, will hold its annual coat drive Nov. 28 through Dec. 30. In addition to coats, warm, clean clothing will also be collected. Details: (732) 363-2800.
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‘Scrooge, the Musical’ is coming to Strand Theater
     "Scrooge, the Musical" will be presented at the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood, Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 5-6 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors and children. Call (732) 367-7889.
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New Egypt school PTO
holiday craft fair Dec. 6
     The New Egypt Elementary School PTO will hold its sixth annual holiday craft fair Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The school is at 44 North Main St., New Egypt, off routes 528 and 537.
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An afternoon of music
Dec. 6 at Jackson library
     The public is invited to attend a free afternoon of music with singer, songwriter and pianist Andrew Vincent, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive.
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Events to raise funds
for Petrella scholarship
     Two events to benefit the Scholarship Fund for Struggling Students are planned. The scholarship was established in memory of John W. Petrella Jr., an Allentown High School student who died last month.
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Business Briefs
     Curves for Women in Jackson celebrated its one-year anniversary on Oct. 7. Owners Toni Ann Meyer and April Bamonte, along with the staff and friends, were present for the festivities.
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Datebook
     • Tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 4 at 4:30 p.m. at Jackson town hall, 95 West Veterans Highway. Festivities will include entertainment, refreshments and Santa.
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In the Service
     Army Reserve Pvt. Adrian Rodriguez has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He is the son of Hiram Rodriguez of Hamilton and the nephew of Libla Alicea of Lakewood.
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Thanksgiving treat
     JEFF GRANIT staff Dressed up with a Pilgrim’s cap and cloak, third-grader Mia Wilderotter, 8, enjoys a Thanksgiving lunch at Howell’s Taunton School Nov. 20.
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Lessons from long ago
     JEFF GRANIT staff During a Thanksgiving lesson at the Taunton School, Howell, on Nov. 20, third-grade teacher Joanne Cotton showed her pupils a trencher similar to one the Pilgrims may have used.
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