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Michael Acquafredda of Matawan earned the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 66, Matawan, May 19 at an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony at Sterling Gardens in Matawan. He also received the Bronze Palm, an award that hasn’t been given in 22 years. Mayor Paul Buccellato presented Michael with a proclamation from the office of the mayor and a certificate of recognition by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders proclaiming May 19, 2010, Eagle Scout Michael Acquafredda Day. For more information, call Joni Acquafredda at 732-290-7462 or email at acquamom@ aol.com.

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Children participating in Middletown’s Summer Recreation Program are eligible to sign up for the new Camp to Camp program. Children can go directly to the Swim Club and participate in the Fun in the Sun Camp that ends at 4 p.m. Call 732-615-2263 for more information.

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The Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will show “Sherlock Holmes” 1:30 p.m. June 6; “Old Dogs” 2:30 p.m. June 7; “Did You Hear About the Morgans?” 2:30 p.m. June 14; “2012” 1:30 p.m. June 20; “It’s Complicated” 2:30 p.m. June 21; and “Precious” 2:30 p.m. June 28. Movies are free, and registration is not required. Details: 732-583-9100.

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The Middletown Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department is accepting registrations for summer youth camps and adult programs and activities. Registrations are accepted online, by mail and at the Parks and Recreation Office, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo. Call 732-615-2260 for details.

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Cottrell Corners Community Church, 442 Cottrell Road, Old Bridge, will hold its sixth annual church-wide yard sale 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. June 12. All are welcome. Proceeds to benefit the building fund. Details: www.cottrellcorners.org or cottrellcorners@ aol.com

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The Middletown Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department is accepting registrations for the Summer Youth Recreation Program. The five-week program will be held 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 28 to July 30 except July 5, at Croydon Hall and at Thorne and Thompson middle schools. Space is limited; register early. Details: www.middletownnj.org.

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Holiday Express’ eighth annual golf classic will be held July 19 at the Manasquan River Golf Club in Brielle. The cost is $425 per player, $300 for nine-hole ladies morning shotgun, and $75 for awards dinner only. Register or donate online at www.holidayexpress.org.

On the first Tuesday of the month, Middletown Main Library hosts a book and movie discussion. Screenings are at 5:30 p.m. On June 1, see “Razor’s Edge,” (not rated) 1946, based on the novel by W. Somerset Maugham; and on July 6, “The Illusionist,” PG-13, 2006, based on “Eisenstein the Illusionist,” by Steven Millhauser. The Middletown Main Library is located at 55 New Monmouth Road. Details: www.mtpl.org or 732-671-3700, ext. 330.

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St. Mary’s Travel Group, Middletown, is sponsoring a trip to the Intrepid Air Space Museum on June 12. Lunch on your own. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. The cost is $49 and includes ticket, tour guide, transportation and driver’s gratuity. Reserve a spot by May 30 at 732-708- 0430.

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The Middletown Senior Center welcomes Middletown residents 60 or older. Registration is free but required to participate. Transportation is provided for registered members with advance reservation. Events are held in the East Wing of the Senior Center unless otherwise noted. The club will host a mind-reading game show and dessert buffet 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 2 and a Bid for a Bachelor Birthday Party at 1 p.m. June 17. Details: 732-615-2265.

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The Middletown Swim and Tennis Club, 214 Harmony Road, is accepting memberships for the 2010 season. The club includes AROUND TOWN

four swimming pools, cabanas, bathhouse, 10 acres of play and picnic areas, and a summer of family fun. The Swim Club will be open on weekends beginning May 29. The facility will expand to daily hours from June 26 until the end of the season. Applications are available at the Middletown Parks and Recreation Office, 900 Leonardville Road. Call 732-615-2260 or 732-671-5757 for more information.

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The greater Aberdeen community-wide garage sale will be held June 6, beginning at 9 a.m. Participation is free. To register your garage sale or for a listing of sales, visit www.aberdeengaragesale.com/.

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The Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Council 3402, 54 Route 35 north, Keyport, will host a pig roast 1-5 p.m. June 12. There will be a roast pig, turkey, chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers and assorted salads plus tap beer, wine and soda. Tickets may be purchased at the bar or at the door. The cost is $25 for adults and $8 for children. (Also, the Day at the Track event has been moved from June 12 to Sept. 12 due to the reduction of dates at the track).

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The Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan will host the following events: 2 p.m. June 5, the Christopher Dean Band; 7 p.m. June 7, “Landlord/Tenant: Legal Assistance”; 7 p.m. June 9, “Pine Barrens: Up Close and Natural”; and 7 p.m. June 14, “The Joy of Journals.” Free, but registration required: 732-583-9100 or visit circulation desk.

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The Middletown Arts Center continues its popular Summer Camp Program for elementary and middle-school children, including expanded arts and crafts camps, fun with the Doodle Dude, dance and music programs, new themed performance camps, and specialty camps from Black Rocket Productions. For a complete brochure, visit www.middletownarts.org. to

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Poricy Park Conservancy offers unique summer camps for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade. Morning and afternoon extended-day options are available. For a complete listing of the schedule, visit www.PoricyPark.org or call the park during business hours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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St. Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church, Keyport, will host a pot roast dinner 2-4 p.m. June 6 at the church hall, 8 E. Front St. The cost is $10.

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Reservations and payment are still being accepted for Project Paul’s charity dinner to be held June 17 at Bamm Hollow Country Club, Middletown. Festivities start at 6 p.m. For more information, go to www.projpaul. org or call 732-787-4887 before June 10.

***** The Teen Adventure Club, which meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from June 25 to Aug. 20, is designed for Middletown students who will be entering grades 7-10 in September. Participants have the opportunity to attend a trip three times a week over the summer months. Trips will be chaperoned and may include Dorney Park, Hershey Park, Great Adventure, Wildwood Beach and Boardwalk, river tubing, laser tag and much more. Membership fee is $35; code number is 211330-01. Details: www.middletownnj.org.

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Temple Beth Ahm of Aberdeen will hold its annual family BBQ at 6 p.m. June 11, rain or shine. By special request, Jason Cohen will provide musical entertainment. Shabbat services, held outdoors and in casual attire, will follow the barbecue. Nonmembers are invited to attend and experience the camaraderie that defines Temple Beth Ahm. Call the temple office by June 4 at 732-583-1700 if interested. Temple Beth Ahm is a member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, and dietary laws are observed.

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The Concordia Junior Chorale and the Concordia Operalab will present a concert at 4 p.m. June 6 at the Middletown United Methodist Church, 924 Middletown-Lincroft Road, Middletown, featuring a shortened version of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” and other selections. There will be a goodwill offering to benefit the Middletown United Methodist Church.