‘Artscapes’ exhibit to open at library Aug. 5
     Red Bank Public Library, 84 W. Front St., will present "Discovering Beauty Through Art and Travel" Aug. 5 to Sept. 26.
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VFW to host blues festival Aug. 9
     FREEHOLD — The Freehold Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4374 and the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation will present the first Old-Fashioned "Horseshoes, Blues Barbecue" Festival on Aug.
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Bulletin Board
District seeks to help
preschool children
     The Freehold Township School District is conducting an ongoing community-wide effort to find and help 3- and 4-year-old preschool children who are in need of special educational programs, including migrant and homeless children.
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Datebook
     • "Understanding the Legal and Financial Considerations of Caring for a Person With Alzheimer’s Disease," a free program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, is set for July 30, 7-9 p.m.
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     VERONICA YANKOWSKI Richard Edwards Jr., 5, of Jamesburg, holds his ears while he rides the Dragon Wagon roller coaster at the Monmouth County Fair, Freehold Township, on July 24.
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Freehold Twp. honors
its longtime employees
     The Freehold Township Committee honored 21 longtime employees during the Employee Recognition Dinner held June 18 at Freehold Gardens.
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Registration under way for Sept. 28 bike-a-thon
     Registration is now under way for the "Ride for Rett" bike-a-thon, hosted by the In­ternational Rett Syndrome Association, Sept. 28.
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Blood center issues
plea for donors
     Central Jersey Blood Center has issued an appeal to all blood donors to schedule an appointment to give blood.
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Artists invited to display their art in Tuckerton
     Artists of any experience level are invited to participate in the Tuckerton Seaport Art Market, an outdoor art market held every Thursday at the Tuckerton Seaport.
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Discussion on hospital land in Marlboro Aug. 7
     The Holmdel Citizens for Informed Land Use Inc. will hold its next meeting Aug. 7 at 8:15 p.m. at the Holmdel Senior/Com­munity Center, Crawfords Corner Road.
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Elks auxiliary selling ‘Entertainment’ books
     The Freehold Elks Lodge Women’s Auxiliary will again be selling Entertainment 2004 books as a fund-raiser. The cost is $30 for the Monmouth-Ocean area book.
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CentraState programs
for health and wellness
     The CentraState Health Awareness Center, Freehold Township, offers a vari­ety of programs designed to improve health and wellness. Preregistration is re­quired for all events.
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Jewish women’s group
presents Scheier Award
     The National Council of Jewish Women has presented the first Francine Scheier Memorial Award for Community Service to Arielle L. Katzman, a Marlboro High School graduating senior.
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Advice available from Master Gardeners
     The Monmouth County Master Gardener Helpline and walk-in service invites area residents to bring in their "chewed, wilted, browning plants yearning to be green.
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Trucks to remove
contaminated soil
     MARLBORO — A fleet of trucks will begin transporting hazardous material away from the Burnt Fly Bog Superfund site off Tyler’s Lane and Texas Road this week.
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Filipino nurses to help
ease nursing crunch
     CentraState Healthcare System has be­gun recruiting in the Philippines to meet the demand for new nurses, according to Eileen Calderon, nursing recruitment and retention coordinator for CentraState.
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Citizens police academy applications being taken
     The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy is now accepting applications for 2003, with application deadline Sept. 3. Free Academy classes will be Wednesdays Sept.
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