The first breakfast with Santa concert will be held 10 a.m. Dec. 18 at Red Bank’s River’s Edge Café, 35 Broad St. The cost is $19.99 for ages 10 and over, $12 for ages 3-9 and free for ages 2 and under. Photos with Santa are available for an additional cost, a portion of which will be donated to the Michael Worsila Foundation. Reservations are required: 732-741- 7198.
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The Monmouth Conservatory of Music will present a classical music concert 4 p.m. Dec. 11 at 50 White St., Red Bank, featuring Katha Zinn, violin, Maria Sohn, violin, and Illya Filshtinskiy, piano. No reservations required. A $20 donation is suggested to help support this concert series. Details: 732-741-8880, or www.monmouthconservatory. org.
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Oceanport United Methodist Church, 50 Main St., is hosting a concert and singa long 7 p.m. Dec. 12 to benefit the Shore Regional High School Educational Foundation. Come enjoy Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” sing the songs of Christmas and support the musicians of today and tomorrow. Details: [email protected].
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Find out what Freeholders do when John Curley, Monmouth County freeholder, speaks about the freeholders’ role at a program sponsored by the Social Action Committee of Temple Shalom at 7 p.m. Dec. 12. The event will be held at the temple, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen. The discussion will include the proposed wind turbines, which would be placed in various locations in Monmouth County.
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The Red Bank Chapter of Deborah will be holding its annual Holiday Luncheon from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Deal Golf and Country Club, Roseld Avenue, Deal. The cost is $38. For more information, call Marie Snyder at 732-542-2431.
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The Affordable Housing Alliance is having a Homebuyer Education Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Eatontown Community Center. First-time homebuyers will learn about the home buying process, down payment assistance and special loan programs. This is a HUD Certified Homebuyer Workshop. Registration fee is $45 and advance registration required. Details: 732-389-2958, ext. 30.
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From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 19, “Waterspirit” will celebrate the winter solstice at Stella Maris Retreat Center, 981 Ocean Ave., Elberon. In music and liturgical dance, hope is sparked and peace is deepened as the darkness is illuminated by the lighting of fire. Reservations are necessary. Call 732-923-9788 or email us at waterspirit@ stellamaris.comcastbiz.net. Donations accepted according to means.
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“A Little Night Music” is the theme for the 7 p.m. Dec. 12 candlelight service at the United Methodist Church of Red Bank, 247 Broad St. All are welcome.
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The Guild of Creative Art’s all member holiday show will be held Dec. 11-Jan. 5 with an opening reception 3-5 p.m. Dec. 12. All exhibits and opening receptions are free and open to the public. The Guild of Creative Art is located at 620 Broad Street, Shrewsbury. Details: 732-741-1441 or www.guildofcreativeart.org.
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First Presbyterian Church, Tower Hill, Red Bank, provided 500 turkeys, all paid for by private donations, and 187 bags of trimmings donated by church members and friends, to many local agencies and a number of families in the area this Thanksgiving. For information about ways you might help neighbors this holiday, call the church at 732-747-1348.
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The Heart of New Jersey Chorus will present its “Holidays From the Heart” dessert show and gift auction at 3 p.m. Dec. 12 at James Cullen Recreation Center, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. General admission is $15; children and seniors, $12. For tickets call Kate at 908-616-0656. Tickets also will be available at the door.
The Heart of New Jersey Chorus is a member of Sweet Adelines International. The group practices Wednesday evenings at Millstone Primary School, 18 Schoolhouse Road, Millstone Township. New members are welcome, and there are openings in all voice parts. For more information about membership, contact Audra at [email protected] or call 732-239-5052.
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The Tower Hill Choir will present its annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church at Red Bank, 255 Harding Road. Also participating will be members of the Calvin and Chapel Handbell Ringers. No tickets are required. A freewill offering will be taken, and a reception will follow. Details: 732-747-1348.
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VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of New Jersey Shore is recruiting hospice volunteers. Volunteers will be trained in listening skills, family dynamics and the right words to say to patients and their loved ones at the end of life. After completing the class, volunteers provide respite for caregivers, offer companionship for the patient, run errands and help in other meaningful ways. They work in private homes, nursing homes and hospital inpatient units. For details, call Samia Duarte at 732-389-0066.
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Terri Walliczek of Shrewsbury is the first-place winner of the Freehold Soil Conservation District’s 2010 Photo Contest with her entry “Morning Music.” More than 300 entrants submitted photographs highlighting the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Winning photographs can be seen by visiting www.freeholdscd.org and clicking on the events page.
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Need a last-minute gift for someone special or want to update your holiday wardrobe? Bring one piece from your closet to the Wellness Community, 613 Hope Road, Eatontown, on Dec. 20 and Stacy from Stacy Gemma Everywear will help you make it into a new outfit. Clothing and accessories for teens and adults will be sold, and 20 percent of all proceeds will be donated directly to The Wellness Community. The event will run 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Details: 732-578-9200.
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A family-friendly Christmas Eve service will be offered at 7 p.m. and a traditional candlelight service at 10 p.m. Dec. 24 at the United Methodist Church of Red Bank, 247 Broad St. Call 732-747-0446 for more information. All are welcome.
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