Annual Ride for Autism at Brookdale
      The ninth annual Ride for Autism Charity Bicycle Tour will be held locally June 13 at Brookdale Community College, Newman Sprigs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. Times are 7 a.m. for 100-mile cyclists, and 8-9 a.m. for individuals cycling seven to 62 miles.
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Peace Officers Memorial Day May 13
      Middletown Township Chief of Police Robert Oches has announced flags on all government buildings are required to fly at half-staff May 13 to commemorate Peace Officers Memorial Day. The day is a tribute to the approximately 16,000 law enforcement officers nationwide who have died in the line of d...
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Alzheimer's caregiver support meetings slated
      The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will hold caregiver support group meetings 7 p.m. May 19 at Bayshore Hospital, 727 North Beers St., Holmdel; and 6:30 p.m. May 26 at Sunrise Assisted Living, 743 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown.
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Blood Center slates blood drives
      Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives: • May 4 from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Matawan Regional High School, 450 Atlantic Ave., Aberdeen • May 7 from 6-9 p.m.
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Coastal Defenses Day, Ocean Fun Days slated for May 17 at Sandy Hook
      Coastal Defenses Day will take place noon May 17 at the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. Tours of Fort Hancock's gun batteries will be offered noon-4 p.m.
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Outdoor Adventure Expo slated for May 17
      Monmouth County Park System will hold its annual Outdoor Adventure Expo 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 17 at Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold Township, rain or shine. The free event will feature lectures, demonstrations, mini-clinics and nature hikes.
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Poricy Park Conservancy to host tavern party
      Poricy Park Conservancy to hold its 27th annual "Murray Farmhouse Tavern Party," 6-10 p.m. June 13, at Poricy Park at Oak Hill Road, Middletown. This year's event also commemorates the Conservancy's 40th year. It will feature the re-creation of food, drink, and entertainment of an 18th-century ta...
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Aberdeen sponsors trip for seniors
      ABERDEEN — The Recreation Department has scheduled a senior citizens trip on Tuesday, May 19, to the Windows on the Hudson restaurant and Empire City Casino in New York's Westchester County. The daylong trip is open to Aberdeen residents ages 55 and older. Nonresidents can sign up after the...
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Call for logo designs for 'Buy Middletown'
      Middletown Township is holding a design contest to find an official logo for "Buy Middletown," an awareness campaign aimed at building a stronger business community. Middletown residents and businesses are invited to participate. All submissions are due by May 1.
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'Jazz by the River' set for June 20 in Rumson
      The "Jazz by the River" concert will be presented 4-8 p.m. June 20 at the home of Laurie and Ed McNamee, Rumson. The jazz quartet led by Art Topilow will feature pianist Vinnie Correo, guitarist Gary Mazzaroppi, and drummer Tom Sayek. Tickets, which are limited, are $75 and include a light buffet ...
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Alzheimer's caregiver support meetings
      The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will hold caregiver support group meetings 7 p.m. May 19 at Bayshore Hospital, 727 North Beers St., Holmdel; and 6:30 p.m. May 26 at Sunrise Assisted Living, 743 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown.
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