The American Association of University Women is having a half-price book sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 29 at Old First Church, 69 Kings Highway, Middletown. Sale proceeds provide scholarships for local women. Details: 732-933-4855.
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Claddagh na nGael (“Irish Shore”), an organization that promotes Irish music and culture, is hosting “An Evening of Irish Music” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at St. Mary’s Chapel Hall, 26 Leonardville Road, Middletown. Featuring three accomplished Irish musicians and singers, the concert is being held to raise funds to support education programs. After the concert at 9 p.m. there will be an open session when musicians attending the concert may join in. Tickets are $20 at the door. Details: email [email protected] or call 732-796-0914.
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A presentation from career coach Alex Freund will be offered 7 p.m. Jan. 31 by the Job Help Center at Middletown Main Library, 55 New Monmouth Road. A list of job-networking events, groups and public library services throughout the area will be provided. Details: 732-671-3700, ext. 320.
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A presentation on the Chinese New Year will be held 7-8 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Middletown Main Library, 55 New Monmouth Road. Presenter Kristine Galasi has lived in Hong Kong and Singapore and will discuss the lively cultural traditions that will accompany the Year of the Rabbit. Details: 732-671-3700, ext. 320.
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An electronic-book-reader expo will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Middletown
Main Library, 55 New Monmouth Road. Representatives from several local stores will be on hand to demonstrate the Kindle, as well as other popular e-readers. Information on how to download free books from the library will also be available. Details: 732-671-3700, ext. 320.
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Kessler Rehabilitation Center, 33 Newman Springs Road, Tinton Falls, will host a free seminar on hip and knee replacement 10 a.m. Feb. 15. It is geared toward anyone considering a hip or knee replacement, as well as family members and friends. Reservations are requested. Details: 732-450- 8000.
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The Monmouth County Retired Educators Association will hold a meeting 11 a.m. March 15 at Branches Restaurant, 123 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch. Deborah
Johnson will speak about “Having a Healthy Heart.” Members are asked to bring nonperishable food items for a local food bank. For luncheon reservations, call Nadine at 732-229-3257.
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The Northern Monmouth County Branch of the American Association of University Women will hold a half-price book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 29 at Old First Church, 69 Kings Highway, Middletown. Proceeds will provide scholarships for local women. Details: 732-933-4855.
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The Woman’s Club of Long Branch will meet 1 p.m. Feb. 3 at the West Long Branch Community Center, Locust Avenue, West Long Branch. The featured program will be presented by Floral Arrangements by Van Brunt, Long Branch. Refreshments will be served.