One-night first aid course in Lakewood
     The Lakewood Community School is now accepting registration for a one-night first aid program hosted by Lifeforce USA to be held at Lakewood High School April 20 at 6-10 p.m.
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Jackson Library programs for April
     The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive, has many free programs and events scheduled for families, adults, children and teens during the month of April.
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Pinelands Preservation Alliance book discussion
     The Pinelands Preservation Alliance will join with One Book N.J. to lead a discussion of "The Pine Barrens" by John McPhee. The free program will start with a showing of the film "The Pine Barrens: Up Close and Natural," followed by the book discussion.
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April computer classes at Jackson library
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Central Jersey BMX to host three-day event
     Central Jersey BMX (Bicycle Motor Cross) will host a Northeast Regional three-day event at the local BMX track located at 2499 Route 9 north in Howell, behind Beacon Bicycles.
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Coin collecting discussed at Jackson library
     Jim Majoros, president of the Ocean County Coin Club, will present a program about coin collecting April 17 at 10 a.m. at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive.
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Community Bulletin Board
St. Aloysius pupils take
part in science fair
     On Feb. 12, sixth- and seventh-grade students participated in the St. Aloysius School, Jackson, annual science fair. Each student displayed his or her project for the school community to view.
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Ricky Riccardi and
The Goodfellas at library
     Ricky Riccardi and the Goodfellas will perform swing music at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive, April 17 at 2 p.m. The group first performed at the opening of the Jackson library.
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Author to speak at
‘Day of Grace’ April 19
     Garlands of Grace, Jackson, will present "A Day of Grace," April 19 at Woodlake Country Club, 24 New Hampshire Blvd., Lakewood.
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Datebook
     • Easter Egg Hunt, April 10, 2 p.m., Jackson Health Care Center, 11 History Lane, main dining room. Geared toward children age 10 and under.
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New Egypt Speedway at Jackson Outlet Village
     Jackson Outlet Village, Route 537, Jackson, will host New Egypt Speedway at Jackson Outlet Village on April 2 4:30-8 p.m. There will be race cars on display and drivers will be available for autographs.
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Howell Women’s Club to host charity casino night
     The Howell Women’s Club will sponsor a casino night April 17 at the South Gate Manor (formerly Van’s), Route 79, Freehold. Proceeds will benefit many local charities including women’s and children’s assistance programs, the Howell Food Pantry and Senior Cupboard, and the Howell first-aid rescue squa...
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     JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff JIm Byrnes (r), facilities supervisor for the Freehold Regional High School District, consoles Michael Curtin of Howell, whose son, U.S.
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Girl Scout Council to begin HUGS campaign
     Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts will kick off its HUGS (Help Us Grow Stronger) annual giving campaign on April 19 at the Commerce Bank in Shrewsbury as a means of raising funds through charitable contributions from the community.
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Grant to help fund jailing of illegal alien criminals
     Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley announced that the Monmouth County jail, Freehold Township, has been awarded a grant for $112,937 from the U.S.
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Peek-a-boo
     CHRIS KELLY staff Antoinetta DiDonato, 2, of New Egypt, plays peek-a-boo at the Jackson Jungle playground in Jackson on Tuesday.
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Spaces open in Jackson Rec. children’s programs
     Jackson Recreation Department still has available space in the following children’s programs: "Kinder Craft," "Me & Mom," and "Junior Craft." Call (732) 928-1260 to register.
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Fund-raising effort continues
     The Monmouth County 9/11 Memorial Committee recently announced that nearly one-third of its fund-raising goal has been reached. The project to honor Monmouth County residents lost in the September 2001 terrorist attacks is a collaboration between the Monmouth County Board of Free-holders, the Monmou...
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