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Bulletin Board August 7, 2008
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Cruise Night will be held at the Jackson Crossing shopping center, Hope Chapel Road and East Veterans Highway, Jackson, at 6 p.m. Aug. 8. The event will feature classic cars, music of the 1950s and prizes. Details: 732-747-7846.

A Frank Sinatra tribute by Billy Kay will be held at 8 p.m. Aug. 9 in the chapel at Allaire Village in Allaire State Park, 4265 Atlantic Ave. (Route 524), Wall Township. Tickets: $15 per person. Details and advance purchase: 732-919-3500.

A coffeehouse with live music, dinner, dessert and fellowship will be held at the New Egypt United Methodist Church, 38 N. Main St., New Egypt, from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 9. No charge. Details: 609-758-2147.

The "Help is Here Express" bus tour will make a stop at Ocean Health Initiatives, 101 Second St., Lakewood, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 11. Part of the Partnership for Prescription Assistance, the tour will help uninsured and financially struggling residents access information on programs that provide prescription medicines for free or nearly free. Details: www.pparx.org or 888-4PPA-NOW.

National Health Center Week will be celebrated Aug. 11-16 with free health care events and screenings at Ocean Health Initiatives, 101 Second St., Lakewood, on the following days: Aug. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pharmaceutical Assistance Eligibility; Aug. 11, 2-4 p.m., blood pressure, body fat and cholesterol screenings; Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to noon, "What To Do Before Baby's First Visit to the Doctor"; Aug. 12, noon to 1 p.m. "Sexual Health and Birth Control"; Aug. 12, 1-3 p.m., "Sun Safety and Lead Awareness"; Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to noon "Smoking Cessation." Details: 732-363-6655 or www.ohinj.org.

Jersey Shore PFLAG will conduct its monthly support group from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 13 at the United Church of Christ of Toms River, 1681 Ridgeway Road (Route 571), Manchester. The meetings offer support, education and advocacy for people who have lesbians and gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people in their lives. Details: 908-814-2155.

Jackson Senior Center will host a trip to Showboat Casino in Atlantic City on Aug. 15. The tour bus will depart from the Jackson Senior Center at 9:15 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. The cost of the trip is $20, which must be paid in advance. Upon arrival at the casino, travelers will receive a $20 voucher and a $5 food voucher. Details and reservations; 732-928-2313.

• All-You-Can-Eat breakfast will be served at the New Egypt United Methodist Church, 38 N. Main St., New Egypt, from 8-11 a.m. Aug. 16. Admission: $6 for adults, $3 for ages 5 and under. Details: 609-758-2147.

A peach festival will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 8 Main St., Farmingdale, 5-7 p.m., Aug. 17.

Congregation Ahavat Achim/ Olam, 106 Windeler Road, Howell, will host an open house for prospective members from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 17. Details: 732-367-1677.

The Howell Board of Education will conduct a policy meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at the administration building, 200 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road, Howell. Employment of teaching staff, employment of non-instructional personnel and policy on bomb threats are among the items on the agenda. Details: 732-751- 2480, ext. 3803.