'Bias and Hate Crimes' talk at Brookdale
      MIDDLETOWN — "Bias and Hate Crimes in our Backyard" will be the subject of a presentation by Detective David D'Amico of the Bias Crimes Unit of the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9,, at Brookdale Community College's Navesink Room, Warner Student Life Center.
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Register by Oct. 30 for Hazlet kickboxing class
      Hazlet Recreation Commission is sponsoring adult cardio-kickboxing for 16 lessons 7-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Nov. 2. Cost is $80, with a $15 late fee after Oct. 30. Needed are a mat/towel, water bottle and light (3- to 5-pound) hand weights.
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Committee candidates vow to keep Hazlet affordable
Incumbents cite record, but challengers say there's still fat
BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer
      Joseph Belasco Candidates for both parties running for two seats on the Hazlet Township Committee agree that battling expenses in a down economy is the top priority as they enter the final week of campaigning before Election Day, Nov. 3.
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Movies, turkey on Half Century Club agenda
      The Holmdel Half Century Club will sponsor a trip to a movie at Hazlet Multiplex Cinema at 1 p.m. Nov. 2. Cost is $2 for the film, popcorn and soda. The club's Nov. 3 meeting has been moved to Nov. 5 at noon. The speaker will be Betty Rod from the Census Bureau. Tony Saliba's Walking Enthusiasts ...
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Foundation offering letters from Santa Claus
      The Arthritis Foundation, New Jersey Chapter, Iselin, is offering personalized letters from Santa Claus this holiday season. For an $8 donation, the foundation will send a child, adult, or pet a personalized letter and token gift from Santa Claus. Proceeds benefit programs and services for adults...
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Greater Media slates Halloween event
      Greater Media radio stations WJRZ-FM (100.1) and WRAT-FM (95.9) will host a Haunted Halloween House Party 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 31 at Martell's, Point Pleasant Beach. The event is sponsored by Pepsi and will feature live music from Daddy Pop. A fourpack of passes can by won by listening to 95.9 W...
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Melissa Manchester at Monmouth U. Oct. 30
      Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch, will welcome Melissa Manchester in concert 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at Pollak Theatre. The Grammy Award-winning artist is known for top 10 hits such as "Midnight Blue," and the movie theme "Through the Eyes of Love.
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Mid'twn Senior Center slates events
      The Middletown Senior Center will host a pre-Thanksgiving covered dish dinner at noon Nov. 6. Attendees are asked to bring a tasty dish to feed four to six people. To attend, sign up by Oct. 30. The center's annual HomecomingDancewill be held Nov. 14. This fun afternoon includes music, dancing an...
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Matawan 5K to benefit park projects
      The Matawan Recreation Commission will sponsor the fourth annual Matawan Turkey Trot, a 5K Race/Fitness Walk, on Saturday, Nov. 28. Registration is at 8:30 a.m.; race time is 10 a.m. A Kiddy Dash, for younger runners, will take place following the race.
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Curfew in effect for Halloween
      ABERDEEN — Township officials remind residents that a curfew extending to all children under the age of 17 has been established for the evenings of Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31. The curfew begins at 8:30 p.m. and ends at 6 a.m. the following mornings.
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