Free classes offered at M’town Senior Center
     The Middletown Senior Center has announced it will offer free weekly classes and group activities for residents 60 and older. The center is at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo section of Middletown.
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Vendors sought for annual ‘Fall Craft Fair’
     Bayshore Health Care Center, Holmdel, is seeking crafters for its 15th annual Fall Craft Fair scheduled for Sept. 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tables are six feet in size and priced at $25. Proceeds will benefit the residents’ recreation fund.
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Free concert series to continue Aug. 1
     The Keyport Recreation Commission, in conjunction with the Keyport Business Alliance, will continue its free concert series Aug. 1 with "TLZ." Concerts are at the minipark stage at American Legion Drive, Keyport.
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Bust a move
     JIM CALLAHAN staff Jakob Trinidad, Leonardo, dances during the beach party at Leonardo Beach.
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Society’s ‘Monday Night Presentation’ Aug. 2
     The Keyport Historical Society will hold a "Monday Night Presentation" Aug. 2 at 8 p.m., with a singalong led by The Highlands Singers. Light desserts and refreshments will be available after the meeting and presentation, and admission is free.
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     CHRIS KELLY staff Toms River’s Ed Shortman calls out the instructions at the Middletown Ramblers Dance Club’s Family Barn Dance, at Croydon Hall Senior Center July 23.
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Farm teacher
     GARY BILBAO Ellen Jackson, Rumson, curator, gives visitors a tour of the Murray Farmhouse at Poricy Park, Middletown, July 25.
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On Campus
     Cassandra Alleva, Middletown, recently received a $500 Youth Opportunity Scholarship from the Brookdale Community College Alumni Association. Award criteria included academic achievement, participation in school activities and community involvement with a clearly defined set of educational goals.
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College graduates sought for AmeriCorps program
     The New Jersey Community Development Corp. (NJCDC), Paterson, is seeking recent college graduates to participate in its AmeriCorps program, which will run September through August.
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Blood drives slated in area Aug. 5, 17
     Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives:
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Lord of the Dance
     CHRIS KELLY staff Middletown’s Bill Doehler gets into line dancing during the Middletown Ramblers Square Dance Club’s Family Barn Dance at Croydon Hall Senior Center July 23.
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Round and round
     JIM CALLAHAN Fiona DiGenarro of Middletown participates in the Hula Hoop Contest.
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Reservations now taken for ‘Guido’s Wedding’
     The Aberdeen Township Recreation Department is offering a trip for senior citizens to see the musical, "Guido’s Wedding" at The Brownstone, Paterson, Sept. 13. Nonresidents may sign up after Aug. 10 (space permitting).
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Fair days
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     July 21 was a fun-filled opening evening at the Monmouth County Fair, which made its annual stop in Freehold Township. On hand for the summer event were Ulric Butcher (top right) of Marlboro, who explains how a beehive works; Marvin Weeks of Hayward, Wisc.
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Dancing circle
     CHRIS KELLY staff Joe Hanf, Keyport, Jessica Blahowsky, 13, Olivia Blahowsky, 16, both from Austria, and Anneliese Himmel, Westfield, create a four-person star during the “Family Barn Dance” at the Croydon Hall Senior Center, Middletown, July 23.
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Get-together of Jewish professionals Aug. 1
     Interested young Jewish professional are welcome to meet at Holmdel Park Aug. 1 at 12:30 p.m. for a get together. Both individuals and couples are welcome, and charge is $5 for various kosher foods that will be served.
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Tickets now available for PTA’s dinner/gift auction
     Keyport Central PTA is selling tickets for its fall festival dinner/gift auction scheduled for Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. at Lakeside Manor, 410 Route 36, Hazlet.
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Annual Middletown Day 2004 slated for Sept. 18
     Middletown Parks and Recreation has announced Middletown Day 2004 is scheduled for Sept. 18 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo section of Middletown.
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Theater workshop to present ‘Dejavue Revue’
     The Matawan Regional High School summer theater workshop will present "Dejavue Revue" July 30 at 8 p.m., and July 31 and Aug. 1 at 3 p.m. The revue will be at the high school at Atlantic Avenue, Aberdeen.
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Matawan seeks vendors for Matawan Day
     The Borough of Matawan is seeking vendors for Matawan Day scheduled for Sept. 12 from noon-6 p.m. at Terhune Park (rain date Sept. 19). Food tables are $150, and arts and crafts tables $25 (vendors must supply table).
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Aspiring artist
     GARY BILBAO Dominique Merla, 8, mixes some paint for an activity by the Keyport Steamboat Dock Museum July 25.
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Water guide
     GARY BILBAO Tom Grabowski informs visitors about Keyport’s water history during a tour by the Steamboat Dock Museum July 25.
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Reservations now taken for New Hampshire trip
     The Glenwood Senior Citizen Travel Club, Matawan, will sponsor a trip to New Hampshire Sept. 19-23, at a cost of $454, double occupancy. Price covers transportation from Old Bridge and Matawan, four nights’ accommodations, meals, sightseeing and nightly entertainment.
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Supergirl
     CHRIS KELLY staff Kiera Kulaga, 4, Lincroft, bounces on a bungee ride at the 2004 Monmouth County Fair held at the East Freehold Park, Freehold Township, July 21.
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Temple Shalom installs presidents at services
     Temple Shalom, Aberdeen, recently installed the presidents of its board of directors, sisterhood and brotherhood during Shabbat services. Returning as president a second year will be Sharon Steinhorn, Holmdel.
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Vendor applications now taken for Holmdel Day
     Vendors are now being sought for the 13th annual Holmdel Community Day scheduled for Oct. 3 from noon-5 p.m. at W.R. Satz School, 24 Crawfords Corner Road.
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