Caregiver support meetings July 21, 28
      Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, will hold caregiver support group meetings 7 p.m. July 21 at Bayshore Hospital, 727 North Beers St., Holmdel; an 6:30 p.m. July 28 at Sunrise Assisted Living, 743 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown.
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'My Middletown' is theme of photo contest
      Middletown residents who take great photos of local sites with a digital camera are being encouraged to submit them to the "My Middletown" photo contest. Entries should be easily recognizable as a location or landmark located within Middletown's 42 square miles.
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Poricy Park marks 40th year
      MIDDLETOWN — Poricy Park Conservancy celebrated its 40 Anniversary June 13 at its 27th Annual Murray Farmhouse Tavern Party. Guests were greeted in the farmhouse's historic barn with wine, cheese and crackers and were entertained by members of Past Muster.
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Nominees sought for 'Caregiver of the Year'
      Homewatch CareGivers, Old Bridge, is seeking nominees for the "Family Caregiver of the Year" program, with the deadline for submissions on July 27. Local winners will be announced Sept. 1 and be awarded scholarships to Homewatch CareGivers University, and be able to take courses specific to their...
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'Macbeth' at Brookdale slated to begin July 9
      The Brookdale Shakespeare Ensemble will present "Macbeth" at 7:30 p.m. July 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18, and at 6:30 p.m. July 12 and 16, on the great lawn at Brookdale, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. All performances are free, and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets...
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Area students receive Civic Chorus awards
      The Monmouth Civic Chorus, Red Bank, has announced the winners of its annual vocal scholarships for New Jersey high school seniors. Edward Donovan, Lincroft section of Middletown, received a $300 second-place award. A baritone, he is a senior at Mater Dei High School, New Monmouth section of Midd...
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Free seining program at Bayshore Park
      The Monmouth County Park System will offer free seining 11 a.m. to noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Aug. 21 at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth Road, Port Monmouth section of Middletown (weather permitting).
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Hearts of Remembrance Children's Day July 18
      Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey Hospice will hold its fifth annual Hearts of Remembrance Children's Day: A Celebration of Life, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 18 at the home of Elizabeth and Thomas Thees, 2 Allencrest Road, Rumson.
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Keyport Concert Series begins June 29
      The Keyport Summer Concert Series sponsored by Keyport Business Alliance will present "Jazz & Blues on Front Street," 7 p.m. June 29 at the mini park on West Front Street. The free concert series will begin with a show by The Gashouse Gorillas.
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DAV's forget-me-not campaign under way
      Fort Monmouth Memorial Chapter 29, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) has kicked off its annual forget-menot fund drive. The little blue forget me-not flower that you get after giving a donation is not to be confused with the red "buddy" poppy you get during the month of May from the VFW or American...
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