Registration under way for boating course
     Registration is now under way for a boating skills and seamanship course sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 24, Keyport.
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Hazlet CERT training slated to begin in April
     The Hazlet Township Office of Emergency Management is seeking residents interested in becoming active volunteers for its community emergency response team (CERT), with training scheduled to begin in early April.
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Hazlet ‘Easter Egg Hunt’ slated for March 26
     Hazlet Recreation will sponsor its annual “Easter Egg Hunt” March 26 at noon at the ball field at Veterans Memorial Park, Union Avenue.
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Talk on Jewish American literature April 5
     Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, will welcome author and librarian Rosalind Reisner for a discussion April 5 at 7:30 p.m. She will discuss her new reference book, “Jewish American Literature: A Guide to Reading Interests.” The book reviews themes and trends in Jewish American literature. Co
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Watercraft, safe boating course April 6, 7
     Coast Boating School, Toms River, will offer the personal watercraft and safe boating course in compliance with New Jersey State law, April 6 and 7 from 7-10 p.m. at Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs, Road, Lincroft section of Middletown.
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Programs offered at fitness, wellness center
     Bayshore Fitness & Wellness Center, 1420 Route 36, Hazlet, will offer various health programs and lectures during April, beginning with introductory Weight Watchers sessions April 5 at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Meetings are Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and run for 12 weeks.
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Auxiliary’s tricky tray auction set for April 1
     The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2179, Port Monmouth section of Middletown, will hold a tricky tray auction April 1 from 7-11 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at the post home at 1 Veterans Lane.
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Irish Federation to hold ‘Spring Dance’ April 2
     The Irish Federation of Monmouth County will hold a “Spring Dance” April 2 from 8 p.m. to midnight at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2179, 1 Veterans Lane (off Route 36), Port Monmouth section of Middletown. Cost is $25 per person. Featured will be the Willie Lynch Band, various types of music, a
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‘Invisible Man’ at State Theatre April 7
     The State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, will present “The Invisible Man” performed by Aquila Theatre Company April 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16.
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Author to discuss uncle’s meeting with Himmler
     The Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will present “My Meeting with Heinrich Himmler, April 1945: A Report by Mr. Norbert Masur,” as told by Masur’s nephew, historian Steven Karger of Bradley Beach. The lecture wil
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Children’s paperback book swap March 28
     Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will hold a children’s paperback book swap for children age pre-K through sixth grade March 28 from 2-5 p.m.
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Dante Alighieri Women’s Society luncheon April 2
     The Dante Alighieri Women’s Society of Central Jersey, Matawan, will hold its annual luncheon and fashion show April 2 at 11:30 a.m. at The Garden Manor, Route 35 north, Aberdeen. Proceeds will benefit the society’s scholarship program. The event will feature fashions by Journey Productions’ “The Mu
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‘Megillah Reading, Ice Cream Party’ March 24
     Temple Beth Ahm, 550 Lloyd Road, Aberdeen, will hold its annual “Megillah Reading and Ice Cream Party” for area Jewish adults age 22-39 March 24 at 7 p.m. The free event will feature live entertainment, a costume contest, megillah reading, and ice cream. A party will also be offered for young adults
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Author Dr. Jay Carter to give lecture in Matawan
     Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen, will present “Practical Information You Can Apply to Bipolar, Attention Deficit, and Improvement of Everyday Organizational Skills” April 3 at 6 p.m.
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Aberdeen Seniors casino trip slated for March 29
     The Aberdeen Senior Citizens Club will sponsor a trip to Sands Casino, Atlantic City, March 29. The bus will depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 4745, 699 Cliffwood Ave., Aberdeen. Cost is $20, which includes $20 back. Interested individuals must be age 21 or older.
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Easter breakfast slated at Calvary UMC March 27
     Calvary United Methodist Church (UMC), Third and Osborn streets, Keyport, will hold an “Easter International Breakfast” March 27 from 7:30-10 a.m. Donation is $6, and $3 for children younger than age 12. The menu will consist of eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes and beverages. For reservations, call (7
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Society’s ‘Monday Night Presentation’ April 4
     The Keyport Historical Society will hold its “Monday Night Presentation” April 4 at 8 p.m. at the Thomas Warne Museum, Route 516, Old Bridge. Light desserts and refreshments will be served, and the meeting is open to the public. For more information, call (732) 739-6390.
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Middletown police blood drive slated for March 30
     The Middletown Police Department, 1 Kings Highway, will hold a blood drive March 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donors must be healthy, age 17 or older, and weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors must also present a signature ID
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‘Natural Selection’ opens at library April 3
     Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, will exhibit abstract paintings by June Wilson during April, beginning with a public reception April 3 from 2-4 p.m.
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R.S.V.P. by April 9 for Mater Dei anniversary
     Mater Dei High School, New Monmouth section of Middletown, will hold its 40th anniversary cocktail reception and open house April 16 from 7-10 p.m., with reservations due by April 9.
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Deadline May 15 for Granucci scholarship
     Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ), Red Bank, is now accepting applications for the Marcia Granucci Memorial Scholarship with application deadline May 15. The scholarship awards up to $2,000-per-academic-year, renewable upon reapplication.
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Works accepted for Art Alliance show March 30
     The Art Alliance of Monmouth County Gallery, 33 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, will accept work for its April exhibition March 30 from 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The show is open to Alliance, and admission is free to the public.
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Deadline for Memorial Scholarships April 15
     Applications are now being accepted for New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation Scholarships, with application deadline April 15.
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Park System offers art, dancing classes
     The Monmouth County Park System will present “Drawing and Painting” Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon March 28-May 16. Cost is $75.
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Reunions
High school classes announce reunions
     The following local high school classes will hold reunions during 2005: Raritan High School, Hazlet, class of 1980, April 12; Holmdel High School class of 1985, June 18; Middletown High School South class of 1995, June 25, and class of 1995 (date to be announced); Middletown High School North classe
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