Magician wows Surrey Downs social club
      Members of the Surrey Downs social club in Howell were treated to a bagel brunch with a magical theme on June 28. The morning event was capped off when Mark H. Wurst, a magician from Manahawkin, performed an Atlantic Citystyle cabaret magic show with a lot of comedy and audience participation.
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Entries being sought for photo contest
      The Freehold Soil Conservation District is sponsoring a photo contest for those who can capture subjects that promote the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Wildlife, landscapes, natural resources, agriculture, people interacting with the en...
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Jackson Elks picnic and poker run to benefit kids
      Jackson Elks Lodge No. 2744, 1059 East Veterans Highway, Jackson, will host its third annual fundraising benefit picnic and poker run on Aug. 23 (rain or shine). Signup for the event will begin at 10 a.m. at the lodge, and directions for the run will be given out at that time. The cost to particip...
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Blood drive challenge winners named
      Monmouth and Ocean county high schools participating in the 2008 Blood Drive Challenge have been vying to see whose school would donate the most blood from January to the end of the school year. Each was hoping to increase blood supplies and win school prizes or individual prizes.
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Soccer tourney to benefit vest fund
      JACKSON — A soccer tournament will be held on Aug. 9 to raise funds for the Jackson Policemen's Benevolent Association vest account. Jackson Police Officer John Pejoski, a member of PBA Local No. 168, said, "This account was established by the Jackson Police Department to purchase bulletpro...
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Datebook
      • Pooh's Honey Bee Blast, stories, games and a craft for children from age 2 through those in first grade, will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 1 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. Details: 732-928-4000.
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Reunion planned
      Memories of their glory days will be on the agenda when members of the class of 1968 from Southern Freehold Regional High School get together for their 40th class reunion next month. Southern Freehold Regional High School was the second high school in the Freehold Regional High School District. T...
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