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  • Group sponsoring trip

    The Christian Neighbors of Covered Bridge will sponsor a trip to the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, May 3-8. The cost is $465 per person double occupancy; a $200 per person deposit is due when reservations are made. The trip is open to the public. Details: Doris, (732) 536-8221, or Mildred, (732) 536-3762.

  • Free seminar on child protection slated Feb. 8

    Free seminar on child protection slated Feb. 8 sented Feb. 8 at 1:30 p.m. at Bryan Klein’s Taekwondo Academy, Route 79, Matawan. Klein’s "Child Protection Program" is designed to add to the "Stranger Danger" classes, which are taught in many school systems. "Stranger Danger" classes educate children on the techniques kidnappers use to lure children…

  • ‘Sweetheart Dinner’ is scheduled for Feb. 14

    ‘Sweetheart Dinner’ is scheduled for Feb. 14 The Manalapan-Englishtown Educa-tion Foundation will sponsor a "Sweetheart Dinner" at Van’s Greystone Manor, Freehold Township, Feb. 14 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The cost is $50 per person and includes a compete dinner and entertainment provided by Pure Energy with Gregg Mistretta. Residents of all towns are welcome.…

  • Library slates activities, classes for February

    The Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan, will host the following programs. Details: (732) 431-7242. • "How to Prepare Your Home for Resale," presented by Realtor Matthew Buckley, Feb. 6, 7 p.m. No fees. • Play cards, Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 1 p.m. No fees. • Play chess, Feb. 8, 15…

  • AAUW school essay contest under way

    The Northern Monmouth County Branch of the American Association of University Women is now sponsoring its second annual essay contest for ninth- and 10th-grade girls. The deadline is Feb. 28. Contest material is posted on high school bulletin boards. The contest supports the AAUW’s theme of increasing awareness of under-representation of young women in professional…

  • Local student to attend forum on U.S. defense

    Local student to attend forum on U.S. defense Colin Louro of Freehold Township has been selected to participate in the National Youth Leadership Forum on Defense, Intelligence and Diplomacy, to be held Feb. 4-9 in Washington, D.C. Participants will meet with leaders from key agencies and institutions, and examine how the United States plans for…

  • Host families sought for exchange students

    Host families sought for exchange students ASSE International Student Exchange is now accepting applications from host families for the 2003-04 academic year. Families can host a foreign exchange student from Europe, Asia, North and South America, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa. Details: Tonya Clark, (724) 238-3435 or (800) 677-2773.

  • Ex-Marines will meet

    The Cpl. Philip A. Reynolds Detachment Marine Corps League will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Elks Club, East Main Street, Freehold, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. All former Marines are invited to visit and become members. For more informa-ion or directions, call Anthony Modze-lewski, (732) 780-5380, or Vice Joe Arco-leo, (732) 462-1845.

  • St. Catherine’s Church to host gift auction

    The Rosary Altar Society of St. Catherine of Siena Church will sponsor a gift basket auction Feb. 7 in the parish hall, 31 Asbury Road, Farmingdale. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the auction will begin promptly at 8 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, call Stephanie at (732) 364-9163.