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The residents of Coach Drive East and Carriage Road in Hazlet held their annual block party on July 11 with lots of food, sunshine and friends. The Hazlet Fire Department fire truck paid a visit.

A benefit dinner and silent auction for Sgt. Michael Minard, Union Beach, will be 6-10 p.m. Aug. 25 at Up The Creek Tavern, 350 Front St., Keyport. Tickets are $15, and attendees pay for their own drinks. Sgt. Minard was on his third tour of duty in Iraq when he and his fellow soldiers were hit by a roadside bomb. He lost both legs in the explosion, and he and his wife Lynda and their two children need a home that is adapted to fit his needs. A new home will be built by Homes for Our Troops, Taunton, Mass., and monetary donations or donations of constructionmaterials, home interior furnishings and appliances are being accepted. For more information, visit www.sgtminard.org or email cblash2@verizon.net.

The Traveling Poets Society and Calvary United Methodist Church, 41 Osborne St., Keyport, will present "Flavors of the East" 8 p.m. July 31 and 3 p.m. Aug. 2. Middle Eastern dancers will perform and instruct attendees who wish to learn basic steps. Middle Eastern food will be available for purchase. Tickets are $15, or $12 for groups of six or more. For tickets, call 732-264-1492.

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The Goddard School of Hazlet/Holmdel, 560 Holmdel Road, will hold a Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 1. The free event will feature face painting, a train ride, carousel bouncer, food and a raffle. To RSVP, call 732-335-4400.

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Calvary Baptist Church, 491 Lloyd Road, Aberdeen, will offer vacation Bible school, "Boomerang Express!" for children age 4 through fifth grade, from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 3-7. The program will feature Bible stories, crafts, music, games and snacks. For more information, call 732-583-9759 or visit www.atcalvary.org.

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The community playhouse at St. John's United Methodist Church, 2000 Florence Ave., Hazlet, will present "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" 8 p.m. Aug. 6-9 and 13-16. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $12 for all others. For tickets, call 732-264-1236.

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Hazlet Business Owners Association will sponsor a flea market and business fair 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 16 at Airport Plaza, Route 36 and Middle Road, Hazlet. Proceeds will benefit the Bayshore Seniors Health, Education & Recreation Center. Spaces are $20 for 18 by 20 feet. Donations of new or gently used items are appreciated. For more information, call Sue at 732-739-9500 or John at 732-264- 8802.

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Holmdel Community Church youth group will hold a bonfire 6 p.m. Sept. 13. The group is open to all teens in grades seven through 12 and meets every Sunday during the school year. For bonfire location or more information, call Landy and Tricia Gilbert at 732-946- 8821.

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Professional and Business Singles Network will hold a meet for a social 6:30-10 p.m. July 31 at Buttonwood Manor, 845 Route 34, Matawan. The event for ages 35- 65 will feature hors d'oeuvres with a carving station, happy hour prices and a cash bar. Membership is not required. Admission is $15 before 6:30 p.m., and $20 after. For more information, call 610-348-5544 or visit www.PBSNinfo.com.

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Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will offer free movies 1:30 p.m. beginning with "Fireproof," Aug. 2. "Doubt" will be shown Aug. 9, "Paul Blart: Mall Copy," Aug. 16, "New In Town," Aug. 23, and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Aug. 30. Movies will also be shown 2:30 p.m. Mondays, beginning with "Valkyrie," Aug. 3. "Defiance," Aug. 17, "Gran Torino," Aug. 24 and "Knowing" Aug. 31. The "Cool Jazz on a Hot Night" concert will be 7 p.m. Aug. 3. Registration is required by calling the library at 732-583-9100.

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The Kiwanis Club of Holmdel will hold the Al Masch 42nd Annual Family Picnic noon-5 p.m. Aug. 9 at Cross Farm Park, Holmdel. Featured will be the first antique car show, games, pony rides, face painting, horseshoes, various foods, sack races and other activities. Attendees should bring chairs. Price is $15, $8 for age 6-12, and free for age 5 and under. For more information, call 732-796-3383 or 732-787-6553.

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The Kiwanis Club of Keyport will hold its annual Comedy Nite 8 p.m. Aug. 14 at Town & Country Inn, Route 35 and Broadway, Keyport. Donation is $20. For tickets, call Leo at 732-264-7522. Proceeds benefit the club's charitable causes.