Live Nativity to be held at church in Jackson
      The DeBows United Methodist Church will host a live Nativity, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The Nativity will feature a sound and light show with Scripture reading, live actors and animals. Hot soup and refreshments will be served after each performance. The program will be held on the side lawn...
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Jr. firefighters collecting aluminum recyclables
      The Adelphia Fire Company Junior Firefighters are collecting aluminum recyclables to raise funds for the St. Barnabas Burn Center's Aluminum Cans for Burned Children program. All donations can be dropped off at the Adelphia Fire Company, Route 524 in the Adelphia section of Howell.
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Howell High School art teacher earns grant
      John Carey, a Howell High School art teacher, has been awarded a $1,000 grant from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. The money will be used for a guest speaker and to increase the figure drawing capabilities of the art department.
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      • In celebration of World Peace Day, the public is invited to visit the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, throughout December to add to its dove peace chain with thoughts on how families promote peace in their homes. Children may decorate the doves. Details: (732) 928- 4400.
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Special event will benefit Howell mom
      A night of shopping, food, fun, drinks and more will be held on Dec. 7. According to a press release, Lori Newman is a Howell mom who was recently diagnosed with Reflex Systematic Disorder. Newman has four children. Her friends are hosting a benefit to help with her medical and living expenses.
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Pajamas being collected for children
      Some children are so in need that they do not own a pair of pajamas. They sleep in their clothes or in their underwear. This fact became nationally known when Genevieve Piturro appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" five years ago to explain her experience giving new pajamas to children in shelters.
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Food Pantry at church sets distribution date
      The food pantry at DeBows United Methodist Church will be open Dec. 10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The church is at the intersection of Route 571 and Route 537 in Jackson. Details: (732) 928-4475.
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Synagogue to present family puppet show
      Congregation Ahavat Achim, 106 Windeler Road, Howell, will present the Tuckers' Tales Puppet Theatre's "Cirkus" show Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. The half-hour family show will combine a lively variety show with lovable characters. Tucker's Tales Puppet Theatre is a Philadelphiabased performing company foun...
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