Church to hold rummage, bag sale Nov. 5, 6
     Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Road, will hold a rummage sale and bake sale Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A bag sale will be Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon, and pancake breakfast from 8-11 a.m. The sales will include clothing, toys, household items and used items.
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Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner Nov. 10
     The Knights of Columbus, Red Bank Council No. 3187, will hold a spaghetti dinner Nov. 10 from 5-8 p.m. at the council hall, 200 Fair Haven Road, Fair Haven.
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Auditions for ‘Pajama Tops’ begin Nov. 15
     First Avenue Playhouse, 123 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands, will hold auditions for the comedy “Pajama Tops” Nov. 15, 17 and 22 at 7 p.m. Performances will be Thursday through Saturday Jan. 7-29, and a Sunday performance on Jan. 16.
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Matawan UMC to hold country bazaar Nov. 6
     Matawan United Methodist Church (UMC), Atlantic Avenue and Church Street, will hold an “old fashioned country bazaar” Nov. 6 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will include handmade items, holiday ornaments, stocking stuffers, baked goods and other items. Lunch will also be available for purchase. Local a
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Lectures, Cuban festival slated at Brookdale
     The office of business and community development at Brookdale Community College and The United Way of Monmouth County will present “Making Connections” Nov. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Center schedules blood drives for November
     Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives:
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Slide show, programs at library in November
     The Matawan Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will present “Argentine, Brazil, Paraguay: Slides” Nov. 8.
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Area residents in ‘Secret Garden’ Nov. 5-17
     Eatontown Playhouse, 37-13 Route 35 north, will present “The Secret Garden,” a family musical, Nov. 5-17. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for seniors and students.
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Walks, Nike tour at Hook during November
     Gateway National Recreation Area at Sandy Hook will offer a beginners bird walk Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. beginning at the visitor center. The two-hour walk will be led by a New Jersey Audubon naturalist, and attendees should bring binoculars.
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Aberdeen’s ‘Fall Beach Clean-Up’ Nov. 6
     The Township of Aberdeen will hold its annual “Fall Beach Clean-up” Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at Cliffwood Beach. Sponsors are the Aberdeen Township Environmental and Share Tree Advisory Board, and Monmouth County Clean Communities Program.
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Fund-raiser for Manna House Nov. 6
     Middletown resident Rose Mary Gerdes, in conjunction with the Garden Manor, Route 35, Aberdeen, will host a fund-raiser Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. at the restaurant. Reservations are $45 per person.
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Hazlet Rec. offers fitness programs, toddler class
     Hazlet Recreation will begin cardio-kickboxing classes Nov. 8, with the 16 lessons offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Lillian Drive School, Hazlet. The cost is $50, with a $15 late fee after Nov. 5.
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Middletown Veterans Day parade Nov. 7
     Middletown Township Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2179, and its ladies auxiliary will sponsor the 47th annual Veterans Day parade Nov. 7 at 12:30 p.m., with the parade beginning at 1 p.m.
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Monmouth Park System lists upcoming events
     The Monmouth County Park System will present “Make-Up Tricks and Trends” from 5-6:30 p.m., and “Fashion Dressing and Accessories” from 6:30-8 p.m., both Nov. 3. The programs are for teens and tweens. “Tricks and Trends” will teach proper skin care, how to apply make-up without looking made-up, and h
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Middletown police receive $18K grant
     The state awarded $18,000 for police officers to work overtime in order to enforce laws effecting pedestrian safety.
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