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Above, members of the executive board of the Aberdeen/Matawan Girls Softball League are pictured with members of the Matawan Borough Council. Below, Councilwoman Linda Clifton throws out the first pitch of the season at Ponytail Park on Broad Street on Saturday, April 19. TheMiddle Road School PTO,Hazlet, is seeking vendors for a craft and vendor show May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $25 for a 10-by-10-foot space. For more information, call Terry at (732) 888-9140.

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The Toms RiverHigh SchoolNorth Gold Wind Symphony will host the Central Jersey Wind Ensemble in a benefit concert for the Denise Hughes Memorial Scholarship Fund on May 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school, 1245 Old Freehold Road. The fund was established at Brookdale Community College, where Denise, who succumbed to cancer recently, was a chemistry lab instructor. Her daughter Susanne, band director at Lloyd Road School,Matawan, will play clarinet, and her twins Kelly and Frank Jr. will sing various selections. Her husband, Frank, is director of bands at the high school. Donation is $5 at the door. For more information, call Frank at (732) 505- 5724.

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The Friends of theMacLeod-RiceHouse at Croydon Hall, Middletown, will hold the second annual golf outing May 12 at noon at Pebble Creek Golf Club, ColtsNeck. Cost is $400 per foursome or $110 per individual and includes lunch, reception/dinner and tournament prizes. For sponsorships or to register, call Tristan at (732) 895-0221 or email friendsgolf@gmail.com.

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Matawan-Aberdeen Educational Foundation will hold its fifth annual dinner dance in honor of 2007-08 grant recipients May 8 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Buttonwood Manor, Route 34, Matawan. Music will be byMike the DJ. There will be a cocktail hour 6:30-7:30 p.m., followed by dinner and a cash bar and grant recognition. Tickets are $40 and reservations are due by May 1. For reservations, call Carol at (732) 705-4062.

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Good News Christian Preschool, 60 Maple Place, Keyport, will hold an open house May 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. The school offers half-day sessions for children ages 2 ½, 3 and 4. Preschool summer camp for children ages 3-5 is scheduled for Aug. 5-28. For more information, call (732) 335- 1522 or (732) 264-8078.

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Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District will present an Internet safety workshop May 1 at 7:30 p.m. Featured speakers will be Detective Manny Carabel, Aberdeen Police Department, and a member of the U.S. Secret Service. Attendees will learn how to keep their family safe from predators, cyber bullying and identity theft. The workshop will be at Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School, 469 Matawan Ave., Cliffwood section of Aberdeen. For more information, call the technology department at (732) 705-4012.

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The Women's Circle of Friends for Encouragement & Education (COFFEE) program at Lincroft Bible Church will meet May 1 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church, 790 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Antiques appraiser Carolyn Remmey will present "How Much Is Your Antique or Collectible Worth?" and give a free appraisal for each attendee. A reservation specifying the item is requested. Refreshments will be served, and child care (up to age 5) is provided free. For a reservation for the item or more information, call (732) 747-1231.

***** Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will show free films during May beginning with "No Country for Old Men" May 5, "Michael Clayton" will be shown May 12, and "There Will Be Blood" May 19, all at 7 p.m. For more information, call the library at (732) 583-9100.

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St.Mary'sAthleticAssociation and Jersey Shore Running Club will hold the fifth annual PNC Bank "Spring Into Summer" 5K run/walk May 17 at 8:30 a.m. beginning and ending at Mater Dei High School, Cherry Tree Farm Road, Middletown. There will be a one-mile open run and kids' races for ages 4-12. There will be awards, raffles and a barbecue for all runners and families. For more information, call John at (732) 671-4219 or visit www.springintosummer5k.com.

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Hazlet Recreation will sponsor sevenweek summer drama classes for children and young adults Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning June 27. Registration due by June 1. Cost is $400 for the program to be held at the Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. For more information, call recreation at (732) 739-0653.

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Keyport Historical Society will host "Fossils in Monmouth County" presented by Dr. Paul Kowalski on May 5 at 8 p.m. at Steamboat Dock Museum, Keyport. The talk is a lecture on Keyport's railway history. Light desserts and refreshments will be available. The museum opens for the 2008 season May 18 from 1-4 p.m. Exhibits include "Keyport Then and Now," and the Keyport Yacht Club's 10th anniversary. For more information, call (732) 739-6390.

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Boy Scout Troop 92 will hold a car wash May 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hazlet Fire Company No. 1, Holmdel Road (between Route 35 and Bethany Road). The cost is $5 for cars and $7 for vans, SUVs and pickups. For more information, call (732) 441-7049.

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Aberdeen Township Public Works Department is now collectingAmerican flags that are no longer suitable for display for distribution to organizations that perform approved disposal ceremonies. Any American flag that is worn, damaged or tattered beyond repair should be retired in a respectful and dignified manner. The preferred method is burning, which signifies purification and rebirth. Flags may be dropped at the Public Works Garage on Lenox Road weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., or on the third Saturday of themonth from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flags should be placed in the mail box marked "Flags." For more information, call Public Works at (732) 583-4200, ext. 174.

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The Community YMCA's Children's Achievement Center, 745 Poole Ave. and Route 36 north,Hazlet, will host aMother's Day event for children, a "Princess Tea Party" and "Pirate TreasureHunt,"May 10 from 3-5 p.m. Children may dress as a favorite princess or pirate, and spend a fun afternoon with mom (dads, grandparents and guardians also welcome). Activities include arts and crafts, face painting, a treasure hunt and other activities. Cost is $10 per child. For information, call (732) 264- 3500 or visit theWeb site at www.TheCommunityYMCA. org.

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Knights of Columbus St Joseph's Council No. 3402, 54 Route 35 north, Keyport, will hold a Mother's Day breakfast May 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $6, $5 for seniors and children younger than age 10, and free for children younger than age 5. All mothers will receive a mimosa and cake. For more information, call (732) 264-9729.

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Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will present a workshop on panic and anxiety May 19. "Healthy Habits, Healthy Kids" will be presented May 21, and "The Pros, Cons and Updates on Reverse Mortgages" on May 22. All are at 7 p.m. A vision screening will be offered May 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. All of the above are free, but registration is required. To register, call the library at (732) 583-9100.

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Knights of Columbus, Vincent T. Lombardi Council, Middletown, will host the second annual "Run for Vocations" as part of the New Jersey Marathon on May 4, to raise awareness about the need for vocations and to raise funds for the Diocese of Trenton's Sacred Heart House of Priestly Formation. The four-man relay team will take to the streets of Long Branch and Monmouth Beach to run or walk a portion of the 26.2-mile race. Catholics of the diocese are asked to make a donation of $1 or more per mile to help sponsor the runners. For more information, call Tom at (732) 492-6117 or e-mail gagliast@aol.com.

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The master gardeners of Monmouth County will hold a plant sale May 16 from noon to 5:30 p.m., and May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rutgers Agricultural Experiment Station, 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township (rain or shine). There will also be gardening and composting displays. For more information, call (732) 303-7614.