Preview for antiques show, tour June 9
     A preview party for the Two River antiques show and garden tour will be June 9 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Red Bank Armory Ice Complex, 76 Chestnut St. The show will be June 10 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and June 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the armory.
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Registration under way for Spirit of Philly cruise
     The Aberdeen Township Recreation Department has scheduled a two-hour cruise for senior citizens Aug. 15 on The Spirit of Philadelphia. The trip is open to Aberdeen seniors age 55 and older; nonresidents may sign up after the June 14 resident deadline, if space permits.
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Reckon SO to perform in Aberdeen June 8
     Aberdeen Township will begin its first season of summer concerts with a bluegrass, honky tonk, and western swing concert by Reckon SO June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Aberdeen Township Municipal Building, Church Street.
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Registration under way for Run for the Heart
     The nonprofit Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation (RAKMF) and the Jersey Shore Running Club will co-sponsor the third annual "Ryan's Run: A Run for the Heart" June 24 at 9 a.m. at The Mountain Hill School, Kings Highway, Middletown.
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Folk dance lessons begin June 6 in Red Bank
     The Monmouth Folk Dancers, Lincroft section of Middletown, will teach folk dancing Tuesdays from June 6-Aug. 29 at Marine Park, Wharf Avenue, Red Bank. Children's and beginner dances will be from 7-8 p.m., intermediate from 8-9 p.m., and international folk dancing will continue from 9-10:30 p.m. No
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Audubon Society bird walk at Hook June 8
     The Monmouth County Audubon Society will hold a bird walk June 8 at 6 p.m. beginning at the Sandy Hook Visitor's Center.
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Park system's activity directory now available
     The Monmouth County Park System's summer activity directory is now available at most county parks and at the park system's Web site.
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Resident named deacon at Holmdel church
     Members of the Knights of Columbus St. Benedict's Council No. 11349, Holmdel, joined fellow Knight Stephen G. Scott, Parlin, to celebrate his ordination as deacon by Bishop John M. Smith at the Cathedral of St. Mary, Trenton, in mid-May.
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Historical Society's Italian nite June 5
     The Keyport Historical Society will present the Steamboat Dock Museum's annual Italian nite June 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the museum at Broad Street, Keyport. Tickets for the fundraiser are $10, and $5 for children. For more information, call (732) 739-6390
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Fundraising sale, car wash at church June 3
     First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, Route 34, will hold its annual yard sale and car wash June 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spaces and tables are available. All proceeds benefit the church's youth group and Mission Matawan. For information, call (732) 607-6311.
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Matawan to hold canoe carnival, 'Sharkfest'
     The Matawan Alliance will present the "Matawan Canoe Carnival" will be June 10 at noon at Lake Lefferts at Lakefront Park, Ravine Drive, Matawan (rain date June 11).
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Center announces blood drives scheduled for June
     Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives:
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Yard sale to benefit SJS Foundation June 4, 5
     A multifamily yard sale to benefit the Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Foundation, Colorado, will be June 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 128 Courtland Lane, Aberdeen.
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Megan Biebel Memorial basketball game June 9
     Students at Middletown High School North will hold the seventh annual Megan Biebel Memorial SIDS basketball game and carnival June 9 at the school on Tindall Road, with the carnival at 4 p.m., and the game at 7:30 p.m.
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Fundraiser for Leukemia Society June 8
     Heavenly Touch Cosmetics, Middletown, will host a fundraiser fashion show to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society June 8 at 7 p.m. at Work Out World (WOW!), 1126 Route 35, Middletown.
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Registration ends June 16 for adult art class
     Hazlet Recreation is accepting registration through June 16 for adult art classes. The five-lesson program will be held 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays beginning June 19.
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M'wan theater workshop to begin on June 26
     Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District will offer a summer theater workshop June 26-July 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (except July 3-4) at Matawan Aberdeen Middle School, 469 Matawan Ave., Cliffwood section of Aberdeen.
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Librarian credited for 'Giant Steps' at South
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer
     MIDDLETOWN - Following her original stint in Middletown and a 10-year stay in Colts Neck as a school librarian, Ceil Freda decided she wanted to come back to Middletown.
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