Group seeks volunteers to help preserve wetlands
     Across the United States, wetlands are rapidly disappearing at a rate of 100,000 acres annually, according to a press release from Ducks Unlimited, a conservation organization.
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     • “Memory Enhancement in the 21st Century: A Practical Approach for Older Adults” will be presented by Dr. Joel S. Ross at the Howell Senior Citizens Center, 251 Preventorium Road, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. The seminar is free. Call (732) 938-4500, ext. 2554 to register.
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County fire academy graduates firefighters
     The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders announced that 26 new volunteer firefighters recently graduated from the Monmouth County Fire Academy in Howell. Most of the new firefighters come from Monmouth County, but seven came from as far away as Staten Island, N.Y., as well as Carteret and Old Bridge
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Ocean County planning new off-leash dog park
     Citing the success of its first off-leash dog park, Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. announced today that a second similar facility will be opening in the northern area of the county.
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Railroaders weekend and show at Allaire Park
     The Pine Creek Railroad of Allaire State Park, Route 524, Wall Township, will present its annual “Railroaders Weekend and Machinery Show,” Sept. 11-12.
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OCC Fine Arts Center announces new season
     Music, dance, comedy, and drama are in store for audiences this year with the new Performing Arts Season 2004-05 at the Fine Arts Center at Ocean County College, Toms River.
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Jackson Civic chorus welcomes new members
     The Jackson Civic Chorus invites residents of Jackson and the surrounding communities who are interested in participating in the chorus to attend an open rehearsal Sept. 14 or Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jackson United Methodist Church, 68 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, as the chorus begins the rehe
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Jackson Library programs and events for September
     The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive, has several free programs and events planned for the month of September. Call (732) 928-4400 to register.
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Jersey Shore Audubon Society schedules trips
     The Jersey Shore Audubon Society is hosting several upcoming bus trips. Unless otherwise noted, all trips will cost $40 and include admission fees and driver gratuity. Lunch is not included. All buses will depart from the former Brick Foodtown parking lot on Route 70 west, Brick. The public is invit
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