Jackson will host Safe Halloween event
      Jackson's 2008 Safe Halloween event will be held at the municipal building, 95 West Veterans Highway, 1-4:30 p.m. Oct. 31. There will be entertainment by Mr. Scott the Music Man and treats from 1:10-1:45 p.m. Then from 2-2:30 p.m., Witch Craft Comedy and Conjuring will brew up some magic tricks an...
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Oktoberfest slated for St. Aloysius Church
      St. Aloysius Church, 935 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, will host an Oktoberfest Night 6-10 p.m. Oct. 25. Admission prices will be $12 per adult, $8 for children 6-15 years old, and free for age 5 and under. The night will include traditional German food and birch beer, music and singing, and activ...
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Retirement Expo will take place in Jackson
      JACKSON — The fall Jersey Shore Retirement Expo featuring numerous exhibits dealing with the lifestyles and interests of seniors will be held at the Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25. Admission is free.
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Fashion show and dinner to benefit schools
      The Howell Township Education Foundation will present a musical fashion show and dinner Oct. 30 at the Battleground Country Club, Millhurst Road, Manalapan. The fundraising event will benefit the children of Howell Township public schools.
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Datebook
      • Canaan Christian Church, Jackson, will host a bus trip to the Reading, Pa., shopping outlets, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 25. Games will be played on the bus, and prizes will be distributed. Details and reservations: 908-216-1558 or 908-216-6235.
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Synagogue will host Cabaret Night Nov. 8
      A Cabaret Night featuring singer MaggieWorsdale will take place at 8 p.m. Nov. 8 at Congregation Ahavat Olam (formerly Congregation Ahavat Achim), 1075 Forest Ave., Lakewood. Dessert will follow the performance.
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Defensive driving class to be offered
      Lakewood Community School, in cooperation with the American Drivers Safety Council, will sponsor a Defensive Driving-2 Point Reduction class on Oct. 26 or Nov. 9. The class will be held at the Best Western Hotel, 1600 Route 70, Lakewood, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the fee is $40.
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