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 Howell Township is sponsoring a Letters to Santa program through Dec. 14. All Howell children who wish to send a letter to Santa should mail it to the Township of Howell, c/o Santa Claus, P.O. Box 580, 4567 Route 9 north, Howell NJ 07731. The child’s name and return address must be written clearly and included in each letter. Details: 732-938-4500, ext. 2106, or send an email to [email protected].

 The Allaire Village Auxiliary has rescheduled its annual stocking stuffer sale for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7-8 and noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 9 in the all-purpose building just off the Allaire State Park parking lot. Visitors will be able to do holiday shopping for crafts handmade by Allaire Village Auxiliary members, including hand-knit items, pencil dolls, package decorations, Christmas tree ornaments, and a large selection of gift ideas for the holiday season. Homemade baked goods, cookies, cupcakes and brownies will also be available. The park is on Atlantic Avenue (Route 524) in Wall Township. Details: 732-919-3500.