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  • Freehold Area AAUW group seeks used books

    Used books are again needed by the Freehold Area Branch of the American Association of University Women for its annual sale. Hardcover books and paper­backs are needed; only recent textbooks (five years old) can be used. To arrange delivery, call Joan Odud at (732) 431-2297. Bowling fund-raiser to feature pro bowler Howell Lanes, Route 9,…

  • Local 4-H’ers attend conference in Atlanta

    Local 4-H’ers attend conference in Atlanta For 79 years, the National 4-H Congress has hosted youths from the United States and its territories in a youth leadership development conference. This year’s event took place in Atlanta, Nov. 28-Dec. 2. The program combined a variety of sessions, seminars, discussion groups and a service learning experience for…

  • Vigil to raise awareness of driving drunk

    Vigil to raise awareness of driving drunk Freehold Borough High School students invite the public to a candlelight vigil in front of the high school, 65 Broadway, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m., to raise awareness of drunken driving, particularly during the holiday season. The vigil, a community effort, is spon­sored by the school’s ADAPT (Adolescent…

  • Master Gardeners program graduates 29

    Master Gardeners program graduates 29 Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County held a graduation cer­emony Nov. 14 for 29 master gardeners at Hominy Hill Golf Course, Colts Neck. Master gardeners are volunteers who are committed to providing gardening and horticultural information and ser­vices to the community and are trained by Rutgers Cooperative Extension. The training…

  • Vendors sought for

    Manalapan H.S. auction Manalapan H.S. auction Vendors are needed for Manalapan High School’s Vendor Bonanza and Gift Auction to be held Feb. 20 from 7-10 p.m. in the school cafeteria, Church Lane. The snow date is Feb. 27. The cost is $25 per table. Admission to the auction will be $5 per person and include…

  • Volunteers needed to help victims of assault

    Volunteers needed to help victims of assault Volunteers are needed to assist sur­vivors of sexual abuse. Rape care advo­cates and new members are being sought by the Monmouth County SART (Sexual Assault Response Team). There is a par­ticular need for volunteers who are bilin­gual or multilingual. Volunteers will undergo 70 hours of training beginning with…

  • Auditions

    Auditions Phoenix Productions will hold auditions for its winter production of "Burlesque," described as "a sexy night filled with laughter and music." Auditions will be held Dec. 17-18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Studio Theatre, 111 Monmouth St., Red Bank. Show dates are Feb. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15. The company is…

  • Happy Days String Band seeks new members

    Happy Days String Band seeks new members The Happy Days String Band, led by band director Bernie Miles, is looking for new members. The band is a nonprofit organization that plays Philadelphia Mummers-style standards, big band, traditional and popular music. The 60-member band is 30 years old and consists of accordions, banjos drums, clarinets, saxophones,…

  • Volunteers needed for youth services program

    Volunteers needed for youth services program 180, Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, is looking for mature, calm and responsible individuals to help staff a new hotline for youths. The shifts will run 1-5 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Volunteers will receive 40 hours of training and will answer calls for 8-12 hours per month. To volunteer, call…