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      • Jackson VFW Post 4703 will host a flea market from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 6 (rain date Oct. 13) at the VFW post, 54 Magnolia Drive, Jackson. Proceeds will support the community, veterans and active duty soldiers. Vendors sought. Details: (732) 928-0077 or (732) 905-0141.
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'Jersey Guy' leads troops in helping to secure Iraq
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer
      U.S. Army Lt. Col. John Drago, commander, 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, calls himself a "Jersey Guy" committed to serving his country. Drago, 43, was born in Point Pleasant, spent his early years in Brick Township and eventua...
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Jackson Recreation Dept. announces fall trips
      The Jackson Township Recreation Department is sponsoring the following bus trips for people of all ages: Oct. 20, 7 a.m. - "Discover Annapolis, Md.," includes a tour of the United States Naval Academy, lunch at Philips Seafood Restaurant and a trolley tour of Historic Annapolis. Cost per person ...
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Toms River canoe and kayak race set for Oct. 6
      The 35th annual Toms River Canoe and Kayak Race will be held on the Toms River Oct. 6. The 8-mile race will run from Riverwood Park to Huddy Park. Participation is open to people of varying ages from under 13 (family tandem) to over 55.
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Volunteers needed for Project EAT effort
      Volunteers in Public Service, Monmouth County Division of Social Services, Freehold, is seeking Scouts, schools and businesses for its Project EAT (Everyone Ate Today) effort. Project EAT is a food collection program where groups collect food three or more times annually to help local food pantri...
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Beginner computer class offered in Lakewood
      Registration is in progress for a "Computers for Beginners" class offered by the Lakewood Community School Program. This two-week course will be held at Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Ave., Lakewood, Oct. 16 and Oct. 23, 7-9 p.m. It is specifically designed for the adult with little or no know...
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