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Students at CPC's High Point Schools, Morganville, get an up-close look at an Army National Guard helicopter that landed on the school's baseball field in May. The Kiowa 58 piloted by Chief Warrant Officers Todd Collins and Mike Chiaco is used in leadership and drug-awareness programs for schools as well as counterdrug programs. The pilots used the helicopter to focus the students on messages of safety, such as wear a bike helmet, wear seatbelts, and don't drink and drive. The most important message was "Don't do drugs." Chiaco illustrated how the helicopter flies and its major parts. Both officers agreed that flying helicopters is a lot of fun. "To be a success in life, do something that is fun," advised Chiaco.

Hazlet Recreation will present its summer drama program for youth age 6-16 in 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. weekdays July 6-Aug. 28. The oneweek session camps will feature theater games, scripts, skits and improvisation. Cost is $100 per session for the camp at Hazlet Middle School. For more information, call Michael at 732-264-1848.

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Paper Moon Puppet Theatre will present "Jungle Book," 2 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 4 at the First Avenue Playhouse, 123 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands. Tickets are $9 per person. For reservations or information, call 732-291-7552 or visit www.firstaveueplayhouse. com.

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Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) will meet 7:30 p.m. July 8 at the Holmdel Senior/Community Center, Crawfords Corner Road. Guest speaker Christopher C. Obropta, of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Rutgers University, will give a presentation on rain gardens. For more information, contact cilu.holmdel@gmail.com.

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St. Mary's Travel Group will sponsor a trip to see "Fame" at Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. July 21. Cost is $25 and includes a rebate of $10. Reservationsmust be prepaid by July 10. The bus departsMaterDeiHigh School, 19 Cherry Tree Farm Road. For reservations, call Fran at 732-708-0430 or Pat at 732-615-9088.

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Young Israel of Aberdeen will present a free five-week lecture series to provide a basic introduction to Jewish philosophy and observance 7:30-8:30 p.m. July 7, 14, 21 and 28, and Aug. 4. Rabbi Chaim Lobel will cover topics such as prayer, the Sabbath and Jewish observance. The series will be at 479 Lloyd Road, Aberdeen. To RSVP, email Rabbi@yiab erdeen.com or call 732-583-6262, ext 5.

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Mater Dei Seraph Players will present "Urinetown The Musical," 8 p.m. July 17 and 18, and 2 p.m. July 19 at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown. Tickets are $12. For tickets, call 732-671-9100, ext. 18.

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Middletown Elks Post No. 2179 will host a buffet dinner and gift auction 6 p.m. July 10 at the Post at 251 Church St., Belford section of Middletown. Cost is $20, and proceeds benefit Kelly Santoro, a resident with a leukemia and teacher for several years at Middletown Township Just for Toddlers program at the Bayshore Recreation Center. Her husband, Bob, is a long-time Elk. For more information, call Danny at 908-461-3565, Bert at 732-241-6304 or the Elks at 732-495-2733.

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Monmouth Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America will hold summer "Stitch-ins" at the Colts Neck Library. Anyone interested in stitching is invited to attend 7-9 p.m. July 6 andAug. 3, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 16 and Aug. 20. Attendees should bring lunch and a beverage. Call Janice for details at 732-679-6739 or visit www.mcega.cjb.net.

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A Tea Party Protest will take place 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 4 at 1715 Route 35 north, Middletown. The public is welcome to take part and let your leaders know how you feel about big government, big spending, bailouts, healthcare, etc. There will also be music and speeches. Attendees are asked to bring signs to peacefully protest. For more information, call 732-935-0736.

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