Fresh Air Fund seeks local host families
     The Fresh Air Fund is seeking families in Monmouth and Ocean counties to give inner-city children a one-week or two-week vacation this summer. Host families can help give a child a break from the heat and noise of the crowded city streets.
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Winery hosts fund-raiser for juvenile diabetes
     Building on the success of last spring’s wine-tasting reception, the Cream Ridge Winery in Cream Ridge will present “Concerts That Cure,” an evening of music and wine tasting in the vineyard to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Last year’s event raised over $3,300 for diabete
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Motorcycle poker event will raise funds for MS
     The Harley-Davidson Owners Group (HOG) of Ocean County will host the “J.T. Pruticka Memorial Poker Run for MS” on April 30
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Making strides
     Greater Media Newspapers presented a check for $5,000 to the American Cancer Society on April 19. Greater Media Newspapers publisher Kevin Wittman presented the check to American Cancer Society representatives Rose Ann Weber (center) and Kimberly Gittines. The donation was the result of proceeds fro
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‘Black Hawk Down’ officer to speak
     LAKEWOOD — Sgt. Keni Thomas will relive one of the most intense urban ground battles since World War II when he speaks at Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave., on May 2.
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Air base to host open house
     For the first time since 2001, McGuire Air Force Base, Wrightstown, is scheduled to host an open house and air show. The Joint Military Forces Open House at McGuire is scheduled for June 4-5. Gates will open at 9 a.m. for the free event. The air show is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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CentraState will offer baby-sitting course
     The Howell Recreation Department is hosting a CentraState baby-sitting course on May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost to participate is $30. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the course. Reservations are required and attendees must bring their own baby doll, receiving blan
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May 4 program to focus on underage drinking
     The Plumsted Municipal Alliance, Plumsted Township School District and the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council of Ocean (ADACO) will present a free program, “Make a Difference,” a community forum on the prevention of underage drinking. This event will take place on May 4 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the New E
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AARP’s 55-Alive Driver Safety Program in Howell
     AARP’s “55-Alive Driver Safety Program” will be held May 6 and 13 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Howell Town-ship Senior Citizens Center, Old Tavern and Preventorium roads, in the Howell Municipal Complex.
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Cute Kid contest winners announced
     The Jackson Women of Today sponsored a Cute Kid Contest in September at ShopRite of Jackson. The following is a list of winners: First place: Mackenzie Caswell, of Jackson; second place: Giselle Miko, of Monroe; third place: Michael Caiozza, of Jackson. Honorable mention went to Ryan Auletto and Tay
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Datebook
     • Central Jersey Italian American Club, Christopher Columbus Boulevard (off County Line Road), Jackson, hosts home-style Friday night dinners every week. The dinners will be available from 6:30-8 p.m. at a cost of $10 per person. All are welcome. Details: (732) 370-9820 or (732) 363-3070.
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