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 A Restore the Shore benefit concert will be held 7-9 p.m. April 11 at Manalapan High School, 20 Church Lane. Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door. All proceeds from admission and refreshments will be donated to residents of Union Beach. Details: [email protected].

 A flea market will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 19 at the Covered Bridge adult community, 1 Amberly Drive, Manalapan. Table space is $10. Proceeds from the event will go to the Jewish War Veterans Post 536, Details: 732-792-6325.

 The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will host a comedy night 7-11 p.m. April 13 at the Reception Center at St. Clement, Route 79, Matawan. The price of $50 includes buffet dinner, coffee, dessert and a comedy show featuring three comedians. (A cash bar will be available.) Proceeds benefit the IAA scholarship awards. Details: www.iaaofmc.com or 732- 536-5832.

 “Child Sexual Abuse — Breaking Silence” will be held 6-8 p.m. April 17 at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. The free educational forum will impart information on how to identify behaviors typical of a victim, how to get help, and the impact and repercussions when this crime is committed. A panel consisting of a therapist and one or more adult survivors who will share their stories and answer questions will follow a video presentation. Details: 732-431- 7220.

 A gala fashion show hosted by Marlboro Hadassah will be held at 6:30 p.m. April 17 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. Fashions will be provided by Karen’s Boutique of Spring Lake. The cost is $55 for members and $60 for guests. For more information about the event, send an email to [email protected].

 The Columbian Club of Freehold (Knights of Columbus) will host a German dinner at 70 E. Main St., Freehold, 6:30-9 p.m. April 6. Dinner will feature pickled beet salad, sauerbraten, knockwurst, bratwurst, red cabbage, sauerkraut, German potato salad, rye bread, pumpernickel bread, Black Forest cake, apple strudel, coffee and tea. The cost is $17 for adults and $9 for children under age 12. All are welcome. Details: 917-586-7349.

 The Manalapan High School Booster Club has a scholarship program for graduating seniors who plan to continue their education. Two scholarships are being offered in the amount of $1,000 each for students who will be attending a four-year college. In addition, two scholarships in the amount of $500 each are available for students planning to attend a two-year program, including a certificate program or vocational training. The application deadline is May 10. For applications and details, contact the Manalapan High School guidance office at 732-792-7200, ext. 8310.