Manalapan temple to host
family event Jan. 14-15
     Congregation Sons of Israel, Manal-apan, will hold its annual family shabbat Jan. 14-15. The weekend will include traditional and explanatory services and youth activities led by the congregation’s National Conference of Synagogue Youth and Young Judea advisers.
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Did you hear the one about the WOMB tournament?
Adele Young
Bloopers
     We like to start the new year by looking back at the typographical and grammatical errors that almost made it into one of Greater Media Newspapers’ 12 publications during the previous year.
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Freehold school to be
featured on TV show
     "Classroom Close-up, NJ," a four-time Emmy-winning show produced by the New Jersey Education Association and NJN Public Television, visited the Freehold Borough school district Oct.
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‘Small Miracles’ author
to speak in Freehold
     Yitta Halberstam, co-author of the best-selling "Small Miracles" series of books, will be the guest of Chabad of Western Monmouth County Jan.
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Programs provide help
for survivors of rape
     The Rape Care Program of 180 Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, will present a program on the role of male support in the area of sexual assault and violence.
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Information on veterans’ reunions is available
     Military Locator & Reunion Service Inc., based in North Carolina, organizes reunions for veterans throughout the country.
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Datebook
     • Life After Divorce, a nonprofit support group, will meet Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 7:15 p.m. at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manal-apan. Details: (732) 786-8425.
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CPR class, screenings, safety program offered
     CentraState Healthcare System’s Health Awareness centers, Freehold Township, will offer the following programs. Preregistration is required.
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4-H Rabbit Club forming in Monmouth County
     Anyone who is interested in learning about rabbits, making friends, and belonging to 4-H is invited to join a new Rabbit Club being offered by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County 4-H Youth Development Program.
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Volunteers needed to read to children
     A volunteer opportunity is available to qualified adults who love children and reading. Through the "Reading Buddies" program, volunteers read to young students for one hour once a week during the school day.
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Bar/bat mitzvah showcase
to be held in Manalapan
     Congregation Sons of Israel, Manalapan, will host a bar/bat mitzvah showcase Jan. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. The event will feature caterers, party planners, videographers, Israeli jewelry and entertainers.
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Freehold Area AAUW makes plans for January
     "The Effects of the Cuban Embargo on Women" will be described by Ramu Dasgupta at the Jan. 13 meeting of the Freehold Area Branch of the American Association of University Women.
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Park system to hold job
fair for seasonal positions
     The Monmouth County Park System will hold a job fair for seasonal employment Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hominy Hill Golf Course, 92 Mercer Road, Colts Neck.
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Yesteryear
100 years ago
     The semi-annual financial report of the county of Monmouth for the six months from May 11 to November 9 has just been issued. A careful perusal of the report shows some interesting facts regarding the fees received by some of the constables, justices of the peace and coroners of the county.
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