Brookdale opens new education center Northern Monmouth Education Center will serve Bayshore BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer       HAZLET - Brookdale Community College has expanded once again, this time opening the Brookdale Community College Northern Monmouth Higher Education Center at Hazlet. A ribbon cutting took place on Oct. 29, with the building officially opening Nov. 12. More ... Register by Nov. 30 for Hazlet Rec karate classes       Hazlet Recreation is accepting registration for its karate lessons for children age 4-12. Classes begin Dec. 1 and will be held for 10 Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. at Amato's Studio, Palmer Avenue, Hazlet. A uniform is required and may be purchased at a discount from the studio. Classes are $35, wit... More ... Register for STARS program by Dec. 5       Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown, will present a program on NJ STARS on Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Warner student life center. Reservations are requested by Dec. 5. More ... Brookdale seeking donations for auction       Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, is seeking donations of international souvenirs as well as gift certificates from international restaurants and similar businesses for its second annual "International Holiday Chance Auction," Dec. 11 from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at Warner... More ... Register by Nov. 26 for Poricy Park 5K, 2K       Poricy Park Conservancy, Oak Hill Road, Middletown, will hold its annual trail run 5K run/walk and kids' 2K run Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. Cost for the 5K is $20 before Nov. 26, and $25 after that date, and $10 and $15, respectively for the 2K. More ... 'Santa Paws' at SPCA slated for Dec. 2       The Monmouth County SPCA "Santa Paws" fundraiser will be Dec. 2 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the shelter at 260 Wall St., Eatontown. Pet owners may create a holiday memento by having the pet's photo taken with Santa. More ... NOTES AROUND TOWN       Middletown Newcomers Club will hold ladies' night out Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Fratelli's, Union Square Plaza, Route 35, Middletown. Reservations are required for the BYOB event. For more information, e-mail catherine1205@comcast.net. More ... IN THE ARTS       Brookdale Public Radio, 90.5 The NIGHT, will continue a long-standing Thanksgiving tradition by airing Arlo Guthrie's 1969 classic "Alice's Restaurant" in its entirety, commercialfree, this Thanksgiving at noon. Adding to the traditional holiday buffet, Brookdale Public Radio will also air "Lu... More ...