Blood drives scheduled for month of December
     Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives:
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Lincroft church’s Coffee group to meet Dec. 2
     Lincroft Bible Church’s Coffee program will meet Dec. 2 at 9:30 a.m. at the church at 790 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. Peter DeCelie, a teaching chef at Mumford’s Culinary Center, Tinton Falls, and the Monmouth County Park System, Lincroft, will present “What’s for Christmas
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Help needed to wrap items for soldiers
     Members of Middletown United Methodist Church, 924 Middletown-Lincroft Road, will gather Dec. 4 at 9 a.m. to prepare “Gifts of Love.” The church and community have purchased items for the past month that soldiers overseas have on their “wish lists.” On Dec. 4, the church will sort, pack and wrap all
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Registration for women’s retreat due by Dec. 7
     The Catholic Women of Zion, Middletown, will sponsor a retreat and lunch Dec. 11, with advance registration due by Dec. 7. The event will be held at the Holiday Inn, Hope Road, Tinton Falls, and will begin with a Mass at 10 a.m., followed by lunch and a discussion.
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Middletown NARFE Chapter party Dec. 14
     The National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Middletown Chapter No. 1533, will hold its holiday party Dec. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Branches, 123 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch. For more information, call John Hornung, secretary, (732) 528-4544.
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Classes offered on napkin folding, stenciling, art
     The Monmouth County Park System will present the following activities at Thompson Park Craft Center, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown:
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Registration for Hazlet art classes due Dec. 3
     Hazlet Recreation has announced it will offer adult art classes for five Mondays beginning Dec. 6 from 7-8:30 p.m. The fee is $40 ($15 late fee after Dec. 3).
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Seniors’ club accepting reservations for trips
     Reservations and deposits are now being accepted for the Hazlet Township Senior Citizens Club’s trip to the Tropicana, Atlantic City, set for Feb. 3 and 4. The cost is $90 and covers two buffets, a show, and two $10 comps.
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‘Ramanessin End-to-End Hike’ slated for Dec. 4
     The Holmdel Environmental Commission will sponsor a “Ramanessin Brook Greenway End-to-End Hike” Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or a half-day option from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (rain or shine).
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‘Alternative Christmas Fair’ at Holmdel church
     Holmdel Community Church, 40 Main St., will hold an “Alternative Christmas Fair” Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. Items for sale include tree ornaments, gift labels and Christmas cards, with proceeds benefiting Heifer Project International.
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Holiday bazaar at Calvary Church Dec. 4
     Calvary United Methodist Church, 41 Osborn St., Keyport, will hold a holiday bazaar Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event will feature Christmas items, a white elephant table, toys, games and other items.
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Breakfast With Santa Dec. 4, 11 and 18
     Keyport Business Alliance will host a breakfast with Santa Dec. 4, 11 and 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at IHOP, Keyport Stop Plaza, routes 35 and 36.
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‘The December Dilemma’ at temple Dec. 12
     Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen, will present “The December Dilemma,” a discussion focusing on the issues faced by interfaith families, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m.
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Cub Scout Pack 179 toy drive under way
     Cub Scout Pack 179 Wolf Den, Matawan, is holding a toy drive for Toys for Tots of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve through Dec. 12. Individuals may bring new, unwrapped toys to The Laundry Mill at CVS Shopping Plaza, Cliffwood Avenue and Morristown Road, Matawan-Old Bridge area.
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Registration slated for after-school story time
     The Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will hold a special after-school story time for children in grades kindergarten through second grade Dec. 9 from 4:30-5 p.m., with registration to be held Dec. 2. All registration is in-person only and limited to Matawan library cardholders
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Cookie walk, Christmas fair at church Dec. 4
     Trinity Episcopal Church, 18 Ryers Lane, Matawan, will hold its annual “Cookie Walk and Christmas Fair” Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees purchase a box and fill it with cookies baked by parishioners. Also featured will be a raffle of a queen-size quilt made by the Ladies of Trinity.
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Boychoir to perform at area church Dec. 5
     The First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, 883 Route 34, will welcome the Resident Training Choir of the American Boychoir for the 15th consecutive year. The choir will present a Christmas concert Dec. 5 at 4 p.m.
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‘Pancake plus’ breakfast at firehouse Dec. 5
     Washington Engine Company No. 1, 176 Jackson St., Matawan, will hold a “pancake plus” breakfast Dec. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon. The fee is $5 for adults, $4 for children younger than age 10, and free for children younger than age 5. The menu will include pancakes, juice, coffee and tea. Attendees may ea
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