Camp Happiness open house July 16
     The New Jersey Blind Citizens Association's Camp Happiness, 18 Burlington Ave., Leonardo section of Middletown, will hold an open house July 16 from noon to 4 p.m. The free event is open to the public and will feature information about the camp as well as a barbecue with hot dogs, hamburgers, salads
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Exchange students need host families
     Cultural Academic Student Exchange Inc., Middletown, is seeking host families for high school students from various foreign countries. Students are age 15-18 and stay for a semester or academic year. The students are fully insured and have their own money; host families provide room and board and ar
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Bilingual story hour at library
     The Keyport Free Public Library will offer a bilingual story hour at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, July 12-Aug. 30.
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NJMSC program receives $1 million grant
     The New Jersey Marine Science Consortium's (NJMSC) New Jersey Sea Grant Program has been awarded approximately $1 million from the Department of Commerce/NOAA National Sea Grant College Program to support research projects and outreach activities for the next year.
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Guitar signed by Bon Jovi to be raffled July 15
     Rock 'n Music Academy, 500 Route 35 south, Middletown, will host a concert charity event July 15 at 1 p.m.
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Beach parties offered for Middletown residents
     Middletown Parks and Recreation Department will host two beach parties for Middletown residents: June 29 at Ideal Beach and July 13 at Leonardo Beach, with both parties 6-9 p.m.
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Hospital raises $10,000 through 'Skylights of Love'
     Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel, announced that more than $10,000 has been raised through its "Skylights of Love" program, in which donors purchase inserts decorated with a translucent blue sky and cloud pattern to cover stark florescent lighting fixtures in hospital hallways and treatment area
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Web site now features park's natural highlights
     The Monmouth County Park System announced that its Web site now features plant blooms, bird sightings, and other nature events in its parks at the "Nature Now" section.
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Summer camps offered at three Brookdale sites
     Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, is still accepting enrollments for its summer adventure camps and Jersey Blues sports camps, with sessions continuing until August. Camps for students entering grades prekindergarten through high school include sculpture, art, science and
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Coffeehouse to begin at Hazlet church June 30
      St. John's United Methodist Church, 2000 Florence Ave., Hazlet, will begin its Christian coffeehouses June 30, and will continue Fridays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. during the summer. Activities will include karaoke, chess, board games and movie nights. An assortment of coffees, teas and cold beverages wil
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Child safety seat checks slated in Middletown
     The Middletown Police Department's Traffic Safety Bureau will hold a child passenger safety seat checkpoint 3-8 p.m. June 30 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8 at the Middletown Police Station, Route 35 and Kings Highway.
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Center announces blood drives scheduled for July
     Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives:
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Payment due June 29 for trip to show 'Jersey Boys'
     Hazlet Recreation will accept payment through June 29 for its trip to see "Jersey Boys" Sept. 13 at the August Wilson Theatre in New York City.
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Italian American group to meet June 28
     The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will hold its general meeting June 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Paci, 24 South St., Freehold. All are welcome to attend; the cost is $30 per person for a buffet and complimentary wine. Upcoming events include a trip to a Lakewood BlueClaws baseball game June
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Elks' 'Motorcycle Run for Kids' still has openings
     Middletown Elks No. 2179 Special Kids Committee is now accepting applications for its "Motorcycle Run for the Kids," which will take place Aug. 6 beginning at 9 a.m. at the lodge, 251 Church St., Belford section of Middletown.
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Vintage bathing suit fashion show July 16
     The Keyport Historical Society will hold a general meeting and a visit to the Burrows Mansion and Museum, Main Street, Matawan, July 10 at 8 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, and admission is free.
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Vacation Bible school registration due July 8
     Bayshore Christian Fellowship will host a vacation Bible school July 10-14 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fellowship Hall of the Community Church of Keyport, Division and Warren streets. A $10 donations per family is suggested to cover materials, and preregistration is required by July 8. For more
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Local residents to teach at TRTC this summer
     Two River Theater Company, 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank, has announced its teaching staff for the summer program of classes for students in grades five through 12. Offered are young actors' ensemble classes in two half-day sessions Monday-Thursday, with session one July 10-20, and two July 24-Aug. 3. Hi
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Tickets available for family picnic in Holmdel
     The Kiwanis Club of Holmdel is now selling tickets to its 39th annual Kiwanis family picnic, the "Albert Masch Family Day Picnic," scheduled for Aug. 13 from noon to 5 p.m. at Phillips Park, off Telegraph Hill Road, Holmdel.
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