Jackson jazz bands to compete in jazz festival
      The Jackson Memorial High School and Jackson Liberty High School jazz bands will compete at the Steinert Jazz Festival at Steinert High School, 2900 Klockner Road, Hamiltion, on March 15. All are welcome to attend the Jazz Fest, which will begin promptly at 5 p.m.
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Pipes & Drums of the Atlantic Watch at library
      The Jackson library, Jackson Drive, Jackson, invites the public to enjoy an evening of Irish and Scottish music on March 27 at 7 p.m. Those who attend the free program will learn the history of the bagpipes and celebrate Celtic heritage with traditional Scots-Irish bagpipe music. Members of the Pi...
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GCU's Irish Afternoon moves to Strand Theater
      The world-renowned Irish Tenors, Finbar Wright, Karl Scully and Anthony Kearns, will perform as part of Georgian Court University's (GCU) Irish Afternoon celebration- but at a new venue. The operatic trio, who are well known for their versatility as well as their performances of traditional Irish ...
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Stop smoking class to be offered April 1
      Registration is currently being accepted for a one-night "Stop Smoking with Hypnosis" class sponsored by the Lakewood Community School. The class will be held at Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Ave., Lakewood, 7-8:30 p.m. April 1. The fee to attend is $38. Details and registration: (732) 905-36...
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Liberty Oak Chorus keeps Jackson entertained
      Liberty Oak Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, under the direction of assistant director Deb Poulson, recently performed at a benefit concert held at St. Monica's Church, Jackson.
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Datebook
      • Free tax help will be available at the Plumsted library, March 14, 28, April 4 and 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tax help for low- to middle-income seniors will be offered by AARP. Attendees should bring a copy of 2006 tax returns, W2 forms if working, 1099 forms, Social Security information and...
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