Auditions
     Allegro!, a 32-member chorus of men and women, is seeking male singers for "The Many Moods of Christmas," a holiday concert that will be presented Dec. 10 at the Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan. Call Wende Deppeler at (732) 528-5945 to schedule an audition.
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Sheriff's department begins food and toy drive
     The Ocean County Sheriff's Department is getting an early start on its annual collection of unwrapped toys, gifts and nonperishable food for needy families for the holidays, in anticipation of an increased need for assistance this year. According to Sheriff Bill Polhemus, the department has already
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Ricky Pen to perform at temple in Lakewood
     Ricky Pen will perform at 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at Congregation Ahavat Shalom, Lakewood's only conservative synagogue, located at the intersection of 11th Street and Forest Avenue.
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Howell High School art teacher receives grant
     A Howell High School art teacher, John Carey, has been awarded a $1,000 grant from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. The money will be used for guest speakers and to increase the printmaking capabilities of the art department. Carey has received eight mini-grants for the school's fine arts programs
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Vendors sought for temple's holiday boutique
     Vendors are being sought for Temple Beth Am's second annual holiday boutique slated for Dec. 3. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the reform temple, 400 Carey St., Lakewood. Details: (732) 363-2800.
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Datebook
     + The Ocean County Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates: Nov. 16 (coin auction), Dec. 7 (Holiday Social Event) and Dec. 21 (coin auction), at the Point Pleasant Beach firehouse, Arnold and St. Louis avenues, Point Pleasant Beach. Education and coin auctions will take place at th
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