Choir plans area performances
      The Community Christian Choir, known for innovative, spirit-filled Christian music programming, is bringing its Christmas program to the central and southern New Jersey area. The concert series "More Than A Story" delivers the Christmas message creatively through music, movement, narration and oth...
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Benefit volleyball game scheduled
      JACKSON - Pupils from the McAuliffe Middle School will face off against members of the police and fire departments in a volleyball match at Jackson Liberty High School, 125 North Hope Chapel Road. Police Officer John Pejoski said the Dec. 7 event will start at 6 p.m. and will feature the Jackson...
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Volunteers needed for AARP tax counseling
      The AARP tax aide program is looking for people who would like to help others with tax counseling. Volunteers will receive training with the cooperation of the Internal Revenue Service and the New Jersey Division of Taxation during the first two weeks of January. Classes will form in December. Pas...
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Jackson Township plans annual tree-lighting event
      Jackson Township will hold the annual tree-lighting event at the municipal building on Dec. 1 at 4:30 p.m. Festivities will include performances by the Jackson Council for the Arts and the Mayor's Special People's Chorus. After the tree is lit, a "special guest" will visit to help kick off the hol...
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Howell Township planning New Year's Eve party
      Howell Township will host a New Year's Eve party at Our House Restaurant, Route 524, Howell, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The evening will consist of a cocktail hour, full dinner prime rib buffet, open bar, champagne toast and more at a cost of $80 per person. Live music will be provided by Kindr...
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Rockefeller Center to be destination of bus trip
      Howell Township is planning a bus trip to Rockefeller Center, New York City, Dec. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a day of shopping or sightseeing and a visit to the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. The cost is $21 per person for transportation only. Details: (732) 938-4500, ...
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Catholic Charities accepts food donations
      Each year Catholic Charities, Emergency and Community Services collects and distributes food for the holiday season to low-income residents of Ocean County. A representative from Emergency and Community Services will be present at all Strand Theater, Lakewood, events now through Dec. 12, to accept...
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Howell Cultural Arts hosts free winter concert
      Howell Township Cultural Arts will present a free winter concert, "The Festival of Choirs," at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the First United Methodist Church of Farmingdale, 8 Main St., Farmingdale. A free holiday dinner will be served after the concert. Details: (732) 938-4500, ext. 2501.
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Burtnik, 'Mad Dog' to play in benefit show
      The Brighton Bar, 121 Brighton Ave., Long Branch, will present the Heart 911 Homecoming Show, sponsored by Bear Stearns, on Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. The show will feature Glen Burtnik, former singer and lead guitarist for Styx; Steel Mill featuring Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez; and Lynam, which is currently tour...
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Southard Grange plans community events
      Southard Grange, 4860 Route 9 south, Howell, will host the following events: Baby Boot Camp, an exercise program for expectant and new mothers, will be held Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 10- 11 a.m. Strollers are used, eliminating the need for babysitters.
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Youth will repair homes on mission trip to Ohio
      The youth group of the DeBows United Methodist Church, Jackson, will go on a mission trip to Zanesville, Ohio, this summer. They will be joined by about 350 other youths and adults counselors from around the country. The goal of the trip is to repair the homes of the elderly, poor and disabled who...
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Howell Recreation Dept. plans bus trips for 2008
      The Howell Recreation Department will host the following bus trips in 2008: Atlantic City, Feb. 16; Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, East Rutherford, March 8; Independence Hall, Philadelphia, April 26; Canal Street, New York City, May 24; Bronx Zoo, New York, June 21; Baltimore Inner Harbor...
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Datebook
      • A used book sale will be held at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Nov. 29- 30 and Dec. 1. Details: (732) 928-4400. • In celebration of World Peace Day, the public is invited to visit the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, during December to add to its dove peace chain with t...
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