Park’s art, ceramics classes begin Sept. 7
     The Monmouth County Park System will hold a seven-session adult artwork class to teach techniques and skills for decorating and glazing ceramic items Tuesdays from 9 a.m.
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Registration for SCAN fall classes opens Sept. 1
     SCAN Learning Center, Monmouth Mall, Eatontown, will hold registration for its fall semester Sept. 1-24, with the semester scheduled for Oct. 4 through Dec. 17 at both the learning center and Seabrook Village, 3000 Essex Road, Tinton Falls.
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Sittin’ on the dock
of the bay
     FARRAH MAFFAI staff Andrew Zahn, Ridgefield, enjoys the breeze off the Keyport pier on Saturday.
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Brookdale forensics team to host workshop
     Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will host the American Forensics Association District VII workshop Sept. 11 at the main campus.
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Trading cards
     FARRAH MAFFAI staff James Brown, 21, and Nathan Krelenstein, 17, of Middletown, look through baseball cards at the Sports Card and Memorabilia Show at Holmdel Fire Company No. 1 Saturday.
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Community blood center to hold Sept. blood drives
     Central Jersey Blood Center, a nonprofit community blood center located in Shrewsbury, will sponsor various blood drives throughout September at the following locations:
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All ears
     CHRIS KELLY staff Middletown’s Joe Stevens picks through a fresh batch of corn at the Red Bank Farmer’s Market, located in the parking lot of The Galleria Sunday.
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Volunteers, walkers sought for heart walk
     The American Heart Association is now seeking volunteers and participants for its 13th annual heart walk, "Step Out, Save Lives! Exercise Your Heart" scheduled for Sept.
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MCMC seeks members, schedules discussions
     The Mothers’ Center of Monmouth County (MCMC), a support group that consists of women from many different backgrounds and perspectives, is seeking new members.
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Eye of the tiger
     CHRIS KELLY staff Middletown’s Frank Wilton, 5, has his face painted to look like a tiger, while visiting The Cole Bros. Circus during its stop in Oceanport Thursday.
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Vendors sought for Evening of Shopping
     The Holmdel 9/11 Memorial Committee is seeking vendors for its Evening of Shopping scheduled for Oct. 1 from 7-10 p.m. at the Holmdel Community/Senior Center, Crawfords Corner Road.
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Vendors sought for Festa Italiana Sept. 18
     The 32nd annual Festa Italiana will be held Sept. 18, beginning at 11 a.m., at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel.
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‘Music Together’ program offered in Hazlet
     Hazlet Recreation will sponsor a new program, Music Together, beginning Sept. 24, for ages birth through 4 years old. The cost of the program is $120 per child, $90 for siblings attending the program, and free for siblings attending the program who are under 8 months old.
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VFW to host Patriot Day Remembrance service
     Middletown Veterans of Foreign War and Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 2179 will host Patriot Day Remembrance Services Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. in front of the post home, 1 Veterans Lane, Port Monmouth.
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Ministry to hold women’s day retreat
     The Ministry of Catholic Women of Zion (CWOZ), Chapter 1, Middletown, will sponsor a day retreat at the Holiday Inn, Tinton Falls, Sept. 11. The retreat will begin with a Mass at 10 a.m.
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Hypertension discussion to be held on Sept. 16
     An in-depth discussion of diet and hypertension will take place on Sept. 16 at the Geraldine L. Thompson Care Center, located on Hospital Road in the Allenwood section of Wall.
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Community Bulletin Board
Matawan Day slated
for Sept. 12
     The Borough of Matawan will celebrate Matawan Day Sept. 12 at Terhune Park, from noon to 6 p.m. The event will include food, rides, arts and crafts, music, entertainment, and a petting zoo.
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Grant awarded to Garden State Philharmonic
     The Garden State Philharmonic has re­ceived a $47,360 grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
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Down on the farm
     PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI staff Johnny DeJesus, 7, of Hazlet, tries to feed a chicken at Longstreet Farm at Holmdel Park on Saturday.
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Vendors sought for food pantry flea market
     Vendors are being sought for a flea market for St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St. Lawrence Church, Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor Sept. 11 from 9 a.m.
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Support group for mothers seeks members
     Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), a support and friendship group for moms with children under 6 years of age, has formed and is seeking new members. Child care is provided at each MOPS meeting.
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Children’s opera chorus auditions Sept. 13 and 15
     The nonprofit Monmouth Conserv-atory of Music Children’s Opera Chorus is accepting new members for the fall semester.
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Tickets now available for O’Brien Memorial Day
     Ceil and Frank O’Brien Memorial Day will be held Sept. 5 beginning at noon at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport. The event will raise funds for the O’Brien Memorial Scholarship, and cost is $25 per person.
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