Country music concert planned at Allaire Park
      Allaire Village Incorporated will present The Basement Musicians, a country music trio, and the third group to perform in the Concert Series at Allaire Village in Allaire State Park, 4265 Atlantic Ave./Route 524, Wall Township. They will be performing in the air-conditioned and heatedAllaire Villa...
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Heart of N.J. Chorus seeks members; audiences
      The Heart of New Jersey Chorus, a group of women ages 14-80 and up who hail from Monmouth, Mercer, Middlesex and Ocean counties and share a passion for singing, welcomes new members and audiences.
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Center's program on balancing stress May 15
      Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, will present "Balancing Stress with Relaxation Techniques" 7-9 p.m. May 15 at the Tatum Park Activity Center, Red Hill Road, Middletown. Participants will learn how to let go of stressful thoughts and receive instruction in simple relaxation techniques.
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Boys and Girls Clubs seek donations of cars
      New Jersey Boys and Girls Clubs are accepting donations of cars. The money received from the sale of the cars will be used to help make the clubs a positive place for kids. For information on donating cars, contact (800) 246-0493. No restrictions apply. Cars will be picked up within a few days of ...
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Manalapan Battleground Prep Orchestra to play
      The Manalapan Battleground Prep Orchestra will perform two spring concerts in May. The first concert will take place on May 14 at 7:15 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. The second concert will take place on May 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church,...
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Boy Scouts will honor Freehold Twp. official
      The Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America, will hold its 2008 Western Monmouth "Good Scout Award" reception at 5:30 p.m. May 29 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. Anthony J. Ammiano, a member of the Township Committee in Freehold Township, will be recognized for his record of communit...
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Queens Opera will perform in Manalapan
      The Queens Opera will, once again, perform at the Manalapan Township Municipal Building, 120 Route 522, Manalapan, May 18 at 3 p.m. The show will feature sopranos Chrisina Rivera singing the songs of Spain and Danille Vita singing songs from theAmerican stage, including "West Side Story," "My Fair...
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Scholarships for women returning to school
      Applications are now being accepted for the $2,000 scholarships given by the FreeholdArea Branch of theAmericanAssociation of University of Women. The Lew Williams and Leila Sulkes scholarships are awarded to women who are at least 25 years of age and returning to college after an interruption in ...
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Volunteers sought for booth at Manalapan Day
      The Manalapan Alliance for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse is seeking volunteers to help face paint,wear a costume and/or distribute alcohol- and drug-related information 3-10 p.m. June 14 at Manalapan Day. Students who help will be awarded community service and volunteer hours.
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Manalapan quilter nominated for award
      Linda Hahn of Manalapan has been nominated for 2008 Quilt Teacher of the Year Award from "The Professional Quilter" magazine. She was nominated by her students in recognition of the quality of her teaching and the enthusiasm she generates for quilting. The winner was announced in the spring issue ...
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Datebook
      • Alzheimer's Association support groups will meet May 15, 7 p.m., at Brandywine Assisted Living at Governor's Crossing, 49 Lasatta Ave., Englishtown; and May 20, 7 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 91 W. Main St., Freehold.
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Explore 1830 Village Life at Allaire State Park
      Guests are invited to take a step back in time and discover what it was like to live in the 1830s when "Village Life at the Howell Works" is presentedMay 18 from1 to 4 p.m. at theHistoric Village atAllaire State Park. Admission is free.
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