Bulletin Board
‘Women in Business Luncheon’ May 1
     The Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce (NMCC), Navesink section of Middletown, will hold a "Women in Business Luncheon" May 1 at 11:45 a.m.
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     CHRIS KELLY Sarah Letson (l), 13, Freehold, and Rachel Pantyger, 10, Aberdeen, drag bags of trash collected from a path at Lloyd Road Elementary School, Aberdeen, April 22. The cleanup was part of Earth Day activities in the Township.
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Talk on ‘Wreck of Cecilia M. Dunlap’ May 5
     The Keyport Historical Society will host "Diving for Wrecks: The Wreck of the Cecilia M. Dunlap," presented by Dan and Terry Lieb on May 5 at 8 p.m. at the Steamboat Dock Museum, Keyport.
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     CHRIS KELLY Danae Goldell, Belford, paints the face of Haley Goldell, 5, at the potluck lunch at New Horizons Elementary School, Port Monmouth section of Middletown, April 22.
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Walks, birding events slated at Sandy Hook
     Several events are planned at Sandy Hook during May, beginning with a New Jersey Audubon Walk May 3 at 9 a.m. commencing at the visitor center. All programs are free unless otherwise noted.
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     FARRAH MAFFAI Eric Gamelch, Matawan, helps his nephew Brandon Schaefer, 2, reach new heights at Holmdel Park on April 24.
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     CHRIS KELLY Jackie Scagnell, Middletown, paints the face of Christian Mora, 4, Port Monmouth, at a potluck lunch at New Horizons Elementary School, Port Monmouth, April 22.
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‘Spring Chicken Dinner’ slated for May 4
     The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) No. 4247 Ladies Auxiliary, Keyport, will hold a "Spring Chicken Dinner" May 4 from 3-7 p.m. at the Post home, Third and Waverly Streets, Keyport.
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Lincroft Bible Church hosts ‘Women’s Coffee’
     The Lincroft Bible Church "Women’s Coffee" program will be held May 1 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the church, 790 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown.
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Music alliance to hold ‘oldies dance’ May 9
     The Story Untold Music Alliance will hold its monthly "oldies dance" May 9 at 8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Route 35 north, Keyport. Admission is $6 for the event, which will feature dancing, door prizes, and coffee and cake.
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Area artist’s exhibit at Poricy Park during May
     Poricy Park, Oak Hill Road, Middletown, will host a reception for Shrewsbury artist Lisa Picarelli-Halpern May 4 from 1-2:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
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Alliance makes donations to Holmdel schools
     The Holmdel Drug and Alcohol Alliance recently presented a check in the amount of $500 to Ashley Coppola and Chris Mondoro, representing Project Graduation for Holmdel High School.
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Reservations now taken for comedy event
     Reservations are now being accepted for "Comedy Night," sponsored by North Centerville Volunteer Fire Company, 372 Middle Road, Hazlet. The event will be held May 31 at 8 p.m.
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Tickets now available for benefit luncheon
     The Parents’ Association of Middletown High School North will hold a benefit luncheon May 3 from noon-2:30 p.m. at Outback Steakhouse, Route 35, Middletown.
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Tickets now available for pancake breakfast
     Tickets are now available for Washington Engine Company’s "All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast" scheduled for May 18 from 8 a.m. to noon. The breakfast will be held at the firehouse, 176 Jackson St., Matawan.
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     MARK KSENIAK As a show of support for the U.S. troops in Iraq, Deborah Smith sports a patriotic stars-and-stripes outfit at the Veterans of Foreign Wars rally in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown Sunday.
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Vendors sought for Keyport church’s fair
     St. Joseph Church, 376 Maple Place, Keyport, is seeking vendors for its fair May 28-June 1.
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     FARRAH MAFFAI Sidney Christianson, 4, Holmdel, makes his way across the monkey bars at Holmdel Park under the watchful eye of his mother, Lucille, April 24.
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‘Murder by the Book’ slated for May 2, 3
     Maranatha Christian Academy, 665 Holmdel Road, Hazlet, will present a dessert-theater production, Murder by the Book, May 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. The cost is $10, and $7 for students.
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