SummerzCool Camp offered by county
      The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct a new Summerz- Cool Camp for children ages 8-12 at Ocean County Park, Lakewood, July 20, 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rain date is July 23. The camp will feature "cool" sporting events such as ultimate Frisbee, flag football,...
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Bartley Healthcare to host 'Can Can' Bingo
      A "Can Can" Bingo event will be held at Bartley Healthcare, 175 Bartley Road, Jackson, 1 p.m. June 24 as a part of the New Jersey Long Term Care Residents United Against Hunger food drive currently taking place through July 5. A light lunch will be served for attendees, followed by "Can Can" Bingo...
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      • Jam Fest 3, a fundraiser for two local charities, will be hosted by the Central Jersey Italian-American Club, 36 Cpl. Luigi Marciante Jr. Memorial Drive, Jackson, June 20 starting at noon. The event will feature 27 bands. The cost is $15 for presale tickets or $20 at the door.
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Elks essay contest winners announced
      PLUMSTED — Students from the fifth through eighth grades were asked to compose an essay sponsored by the New Egypt Elks on the subject of "What Freedom Means to Me." The essay contest provided the opportunity for children to reflect on their country, using 250 words or less.
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DeBows UMC to host vacation Bible school
      DeBows United Methodist Church will conduct a vacation Bible school July 6-10 6:15-8:15 p.m. at the church, located at the intersection of Routes 537 and 571 in Jackson. Classes are for children 3 years old through youth. The program will be called Camp EDGE. Anyone in the community is welcome to ...
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Trip to see 'Marvelous Wonderettes' planned
      The Lakewood Community School is sponsoring a bus trip to see "The Marvelous Wonderettes" on Aug. 19. This off-Broadway musical production features music of the 1950s and '60s sung by the Wonderettes at their 1958 prom. The $75 fee includes admission to the show, bus transportation, and driver gra...
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