Friends of Library to sell used books
      The Jackson Friends of the Library will host a book sale at the library from Nov. 13- 15. Books, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes and records will be available for purchase. Donations of clean books, CDs, DVDs, and VHS tapes may be brought to the library by Nov. 10. All funds raised will benefit the Jackson l...
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Vendors sought for holiday craft show
      A holiday craft/vendor show will be held at the Howard C. Johnson Elementary School, 1021 Larsen Road, Jackson, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6. Vendor spaces are still available at a cost of $20 each. Details: 732- 276-5607.
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Registration open for Howell Rec. classes
      The Howell Department of Parks and Recreation, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell, is currently accepting registration for the following classes: Cardio Dance, Kidz Art, Tai Chi, Ballroom Dancing, and Square Dancing. For more information, call732-938- 4500, ext. 2501.
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Help with forms for food stamps available
      JACKSON — Volunteers will be available on Nov. 5 at the Melvin Cottrell Center for Seniors and Disabled, 45 Don Connor Blvd., to assist anyone requesting food stamps. Those seeking assistance with the prequalifying paperwork may attend from 9 a.m. to noon at no charge, even if they have bee...
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Experience 'Election Day 1836' at Allaire
      Allaire Village Inc. will present "Election Day and Women's Suffrage of 1836" at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 2. All are invited to join the villagers at the Historic Allaire Village at Allaire State Park, Route 524, Wall Township, as they cast votes for their choice of president: Martin Van Buren, W...
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University taking trip to Broadway musical
      Georgian Court University is hosting a bus trip to New York City on Nov. 23 to see the Broadway production of "A Tale of Two Cities … the Musical" at 2 p.m. at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Tickets are $150 per person, which includes orchestra seating, snacks and round-trip transportation depa...
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Donations of holiday gifts sought for kids
      OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives Inc.) of Lakewood and Toms River, and Yoga & U Foundation, Point Pleasant Beach, will cosponsor a children's holiday party Dec. 10. Last year close to 1,000 children and their parents attended the annual event, and everyone received a holiday gift.
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Datebook
      • Jersey Shore PFLAG will conduct its monthly support group from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 12 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...
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