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Kimball Closet moves to new space in Jackson
JACKSON — Kimball Closet, one of three thrift shops that operate in support of Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, has moved to a spacious new location in Jackson’s Prospect Plaza. Located at 255 South New Prospect Road in Jackson, Kimball Closet has more than doubled in size from its prior location — growing from 1,200 square…
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Registration begins for kayak events
The Metedeconk River Run kayak race and family paddling event will take place at Windward Beach, Brick Township, on May 29. There is a half-mile and 1-mile Family Frenzy Race, and tune-up kayak training series races of 6-mile and 12-mile competitive courses. For more information and to register for the races, go to http://www.nymayorscup. com/tuneup.php
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• DeBows United Methodist Church at the corner of Route 537 and Route 571, Jackson, will host its monthly coffee house at 7 p.m. May 22. Those who wish to perform should contact the church at 732-928- 4475. There is no admission charge. • All-American flea market and bake sale will begin at 8 a.m.…
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Peter Yarrow to perform at Toms River library
Singer and songwriter Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, will visit the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., at 2 p.m. May 23. Yarrow will bring his new book and 12-song CD, “Songs for Little Folks.” The program is free and open to the public. Details: www.theoceancountylibrary.org or…
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Jackson women set food distribution days
The Jackson Women of Today will hold two separate distribution days for May. A special distribution will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. May 26 for clients who are handicapped or over 60 years of age. Regular distribution will be held from 5-7 p.m. May 27 at the Department of Public Works building, 10 Don Connor…
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Discounted tickets to fun places offered
The Jackson Department of Recreation and Senior Services is offering discounted tickets to the following locations: Morey’s Pier, Sahara Sam’s Oasis, Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Hershey Park, Dorney Park, Sesame Place, Ride the Ducks and Splash Zone. Discounts range from $2 to $26.49 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased Monday through…
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It’s time to sign kids up for kindergarten
Registrations are currently being accepted for the 2010-11 school year for fullday kindergarten offered by the Lakewood Public Schools. Parents and guardians can obtain registration forms at any of the elementary schools. Children must be 5 years old by Dec. 31. Registration forms must be submitted to the home school along with the child’s birth…
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Old Bridge Little League will hold a fundraiser at a Lakewood BlueClaws game on May 23 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. The ball game will begin 1:05 p.m., and all youngsters age 12 and under will eat for free. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Little League clubhouse on Route 516 in Old…
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Paige Wiatroski
Above: Old Bridge hurler Paige Wiatroski puts everything she has into a pitch during the Knights’ May 14 game at Freehold Township. Left: Old Bridge’s Natalie Norcutt (r) tags out Freehold Township’s sliding Melanie Walling (l). The host Pats beat the Knights, 5-1. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff
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