Battle of Bands at Howell library
      HOWELL - The first Teen Battle of the Bands presented by Howell Library, 318 Old Tavern Road, will kick off the young adult summer reading program June 30 from 1-4 p.m. (rain date July 7) at the library. The event provides the opportunity for teens to gather with friends to celebrate t...
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Project Child Find aids disabled children
      Disabled children from infant through age 5 may receive special services to meet developmental needs. Parents may contact Early Intervention Services, Lakewood Head Start or the Lakewood Board of Education to receive free and appropriate special education and related services. Eligible childr...
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Datebook
      + AMVETS Post 2, 1290 Toms River Road (Route 571 near Ridgeway Boulevard), Jackson, will host a fundraiser at 8 p.m. June 30. Profes-sional comedians Jerry Torres and Ray DeVito will perform. Proceeds benefit services and programs for local veterans. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., hors'doeuvres at ...
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In the Service
      Army Sgt. Robin N. Dennis has been mobilized and activated for a future deployment to an undisclosed overseas location in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forc...
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VFW Post 4703 to host flea market June 30
      The Jackson Township Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4703 will hold a flea market from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 30 (rain date July 1) at its post home, 54 Magnolia Drive, Jackson. Vendors interested in renting a space or tables can call (732) 779-9109, (732) 948-9641, or (732) 928-0077.
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Jackson to celebrate Fourth of July
      Jackson's Independence Day celebration will be held July 1 at John F. John-son Jr. Memorial Park, Cooks Bridge Road and Manhattan Street. In the event of inclement weather, the celebration will be held July 2. Music will be provided by DJ Beats Per Minute beginning at 3 p.m. Jimm...
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New mah jongg club meets at Howell Library
      HOWELL - Mah jongg, the popular ancient Chinese game, has come to the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, every Monday from 1-4 p.m. The group is looking for interested players who want to sharpen their minds, try their luck, meet new friends and just have fun.
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After-school program seeks teachers, computers
      Lakewood 3'C's at Coventry Square after-school program is seeking new computers and printers for a computer lab in Lakewood. They are also seeking teachers to help in classrooms for children of all ages. Details: (732) 730-0444.
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Jackson Rotary Club to install new officers
      The Jackson Rotary Club's newly elected officers for 2007-08 will begin their terms July 1. The new officers are Warner Rivera, president, Tom Gialanella, vice president, Vicki Buczynski, secretary, and Dianne LaPonzina, treasurer. Also assuming duties will be the Jackson Rotary Club's ...
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