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• Freehold Regional High School class of 1962 will host its 50th year reunion Oct. 27 at Park 33 restaurant, Freehold. Also part of the reunion activities will be a pizza get-together on Oct. 26 and a brunch on Oct. 28. Aformal invitation will follow. Address changes or contact information for other classmates should be forwarded to Don Ollwerther at 732- 462-2732 or [email protected]. Reunion information can be followed at www.frhs62.com or on Facebook at Freehold Regional High School Class of 1962.

• The CentraState Medical Center Auxiliary will host its monthly trip to Resorts Casino and Hotel on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City on May 4. The cost of $27 includes $25 back in coin slots, plus $5 for buffet. No one under age 21 will be allowed on the trip. Checks must be made out to the CentraState Hospital Auxiliary. Buses will leave from the Covered Bridge adult community parking lot in Manalapan at 9:15 a.m. Details: 732-536- 5559.

• The Friendship Circle of Manalapan, an organization dedicated to helping children and teenagers with autism and other special needs, encourages members of the community to “Go Blue for Autism Awareness Month.” Throughout April, those who pay $10 for a blue hair extension at Salon Bella Donna, 3675 Route 9 north, Old Bridge, will have the full amount donated to the Friendship Circle of Manalapan. Details: 732-591-1300.

• The American Association of University Women Freehold branch is accepting book donations for its 2012 used-book sale. All books, with the exception of Reader’s Digest books and textbooks, can be dropped off between 10 a.m. and noon on Tuesday mornings at the Freehold Savings Bank, 65 W. Main St., Freehold. Details: 732-431-2498.

• TheAmericanAssociation of University Women Freehold Branch will meet at 7:30 p.m. April 12 at the Barkalow School, Stillwells Corner Road, Freehold Township. Angus Kress Gillespie, professor of American Studies at Rutgers University, will discuss “The Root Causes of Overseas Conflict.” Guests are welcome. Details: 732-928-2478.