Center seeks volunteers for local opportunities
     The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County, Long Branch, is seeking a youth sports supervisor for a Middletown area organization that assists children with disabilities. Volunteers are needed Saturdays from 9:30-11 a.m. and minimum age requirement is 18. For information, call Pat at (732) 225-6290.
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Pets need extra care during frigid weather
     The Associated Humane Societies (AHS), Newark, wishes to remind owners of pets and livestock the frigid temperatures from the recent snowstorm pose health threats to animals, and encourages owners to provide shelter and extra food as protection against the elements.
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‘Three-Part Pastorate’ course at church Feb. 12
     The Pilgrimage School at the Middletown Reformed Church will offer “Three-Part Pastorate,” a church officer training course for deacons, elders and ministers Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Church policy from a distinctly reformed perspective will be examined. Cost is $10, and includes a light lunc
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Breakfast, supper at Old First Church Feb. 6, 18
     Old First Church, 69 Kings Highway, Middletown, will hold a pancake brunch Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. following Sunday service. An introduction to the Gospel of Matthew will follow.
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Spaghetti dinner, ‘Shrove Tuesday’ supper offered
     St. Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church, 8 E. Front St., Keyport, will hold a spaghetti dinner Feb. 6 from 4-6 p.m. The cost is $5 per person for spaghetti, meatballs and sausage, salad, bread, dessert and beverages.
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Sandy Sasso Trio Feb. 13 at Middletown church
     The Performing Arts Series at Unitarian Universalist (UU) Congregation of Monmouth County will welcome the Sandy Sasso Trio Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. Accompanying Sasso will be Brad Mandigo on piano, Desi Norman on vibes and Mike Carino on bass. The concert will feature jazz standards, swing tunes and balla
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‘Child Find’ program offered by Hazlet schools
     Parents with children ages 3-21 who may be experiencing physical, sensory, communication, cognitive or social difficulty are asked to call the Hazlet Township School District at (732) 264-8402 to arrange an appointment and/or referral to a child study team.
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Fellowship to offer kids’ activity program Feb. 4
     Bayshore Christian Fellowship will sponsor a program for children age 5-17 each Friday from 7-9 p.m., so children may take part in games, activities, music, and Bible-based devotion. Refreshments will also be served. The free program will be at the fellowship hall of the Reformed Church of Keyport,
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Holmdel CILU meeting slated for Feb. 3
     Holmdel Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) will hold its next meeting Feb. 3 at 8:15 p.m. at Holmdel Senior/Community Center, Crawfords Corner Road. The public is welcome, and refreshments will be served.
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Registration under way for enrichment program
     The Matawan Student Enrichment Program (MSEP) at Lloyd Road School, Aberdeen, is now accepting registration for its spring semester, which consists of 10 Saturdays — Feb. 5-April 16.
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‘National Wear Red Day for Women’ Feb. 4
     The American Heart Association (AHA), North Brunswick, will celebrate American Heart Month during February, and will hold its second National Wear Red Day for Women Feb. 4.
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