Winter weather safety guide available online
      The New Jersey State Police Office of Emergency Management has created a Web site that provides information on a variety of winter topics, including storm- related information, free of charge. The Winter Weather Safety Guide can be accessed by going to the Web site www.state.nj.us/njoem/plan/winte...
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New Egypt Elks will host New Year's Eve party
      The New Egypt Elks Lodge, Plumsted, will host a New Year's Eve party from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31. The cost of $25 per person will include a buffet from 7:30-9 p.m., desserts, drinks, entertainment by DJ D-Rob, door prizes and another buffet at 12:30 a.m. Call (609) 351-3428 for tickets.
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Datebook
      • A blood drive will be conducted by the American Red Cross on Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. Details: (732) 928-4400. • Tucker's Tales Puppet Theater will give a performance of Aesop's Fables for children ages 4 and up, Dec. 27, 1...
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Songwriters of the last century to be honored
      Adults and young adults are invited to enjoy the singing and storytelling abilities of Maggie Worsdale at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. as she takes them through generations of songs written by the greatest Jewish American songwriters of the last century.
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Ladies auxiliary will host blood drive Jan. 11
      JACKSON - The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus, Council 6201 will host a blood drive on Jan. 11 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the council home on Bartley Road, Jackson. To support this cause, call Diane at (732) 905-0370 to schedule an appointment, or feel free to stop by at any time during t...
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Jackson resident receives judicial nomination
      Gov. Jon S. Corzine nominated Marquis Jones Jr., of Jackson, to be considered for appointment as a state Superior Court judge. The nomination is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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