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Bulletin Board June 3, 2004
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Allentown afghans still available for purchase
     The Allentown afghan, a continuing fund-raiser for the Women’s Association of Allentown, is still available. The afghans are available in cranberry, hunter green, or navy.
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Elks lodge to serve up
seafood dinner June 11

     Millstone Elks Lodge No. 2613 will continue its Friday Night Charity Dinner series on June 11, when the menu will feature a seafood dinner by Deana. There will be no dinner June 4.
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Millstone offering summer theater camp
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Allentown library slates
June 30 golf outing
     The Allentown Public Library will hold its 10th anniversary golf outing June 30 to raise funds for the operating expenses of the library. The library is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing the building for library services to the communities of Western Monmouth County, in particular...
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Vendors, entertainers sought for ‘Freedom Fest’
     The Allentown Presbyterian Church is organizing the second annual "Freedom Fest" scheduled for June 28-July 3 at the Upper Freehold Regional School complex, Route 539, Allentown.
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Children’s theater class registration under way
     Registration is now under way for Allentown Children’s Theater’s second season of summer programs, presented by the Upper Freehold Regional School District Community Education department.
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Crafters, vendors needed
for flea market

     The Hope Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary is seeking vendors, crafters and flea market vendors for its crafter/vendor flea market. The event will be held June 5 at the firehouse, 82 Route 526, Allentown, and will include a bake sale, food, and 50/50 raffle.
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Writers’ group accepting
stories for annual contest
     The Garden State Horror Writers is accepting entries for its 12th annual short story contest.
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180 holds annual recognition dinner
     What do a nonprofit leader, hospital, gas company, social club, a public television station and a survivor of domestic violence all have in common?
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Amanda’s Easel program honored by freeholders
     The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders declared May as Amanda’s Easel Art Therapy Awareness Month, with leaders from the Friends of Amanda Foundation and 180, Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, advocating on behalf of the award-winning program.
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Community Bulletin Board
N.J.-based organization helps rescue boxer dogs
     New Jersey Boxer Rescue (NJBR) is an organization that aims to rescue and re-home abandoned or unwanted boxer dogs in New Jersey and its surrounding areas.
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N.J. Audubon Society seeks volunteers to identify birds, habitats
     The New Jersey Audubon Society (NJAS) has undertaken the task of identifying areas that are important for birds, and the people who watch birds.The Important Bird Area (IBA) program is an international initiative for saving habitat for birds and other wildlife, and is part of a global initiative beg...
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Archaeology Summer
Camp available
     The Monmouth County Historical Association is again offering its Archaeology Summer Camp at Allen House in Shrewsbury.
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Red, white and blue
     JEFF GRANIT staff Participants and parade-goers came out in style, showcasing their patriotism at the Millstone Memorial Day parade on Monday.
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Vendor spaces available for JCC fashion show
     "A Passion for Fashion" is the theme of the Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth County’s fall fashion show.
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All singers welcome to join Ocean Grove choir
     The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Auditorium Choir welcomes all singers to its summer choir. The choir is made up of vacationers, residents, visitors and friends.
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Meeting to discuss ideas
for saving Imlaystown

     A special meeting of the Allentown-Upper Freehold Historical Society will be held June 15 at 7 p.m. upstairs at the Happy Apple Inn in Imlaystown. The purpose will be to discuss ideas for the preservation of the Historic District of Imlaystown.
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Trip to ‘Guys and Dolls’ slated for June 10
     The Roosevelt Community Education and Recreation Coalition is sponsoring a trip to see "Guys and Dolls" at the Paper Mill Playhouse June 10. The bus will leave the Roosevelt School at noon and return at approximately 6 p.m. The cost is $30.
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Free event at Riding High
Farm, open to community
     The Handicapped High Riders Club at Riding High Farm, Allentown, will host the 14th Annual Family & Friends Day June 13 from noon to 4 p.m., rain or shine.
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U.F. Animal Control
Office posts new hours
     As of May 3, the Upper Freehold Office of Animal Control will change its hours at the municipal building, due to increased field activity and decreased license activity.
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Boy Scouts seek help to establish summer camps
     The Monmouth Council of Boy Scouts will provide a day camp at both the Red Bank school system, during the second and third week of August, and the Asbury Park school system, during the fourth week of August.
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     JEFF GRANIT staff “Abby” Abilheira, 6, Millstone, deputy mayor Elias Abilheira’s son, tries to see if an American flag is transparent at the Millstone Memorial Day parade Monday.
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Volunteer drivers needed for cancer patients
     The American Cancer Society is offering licensed drivers the opportunity to fight cancer from behind the wheel. The Road to Recovery program seeks volunteer drivers to provide transportation for cancer patients.
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Seminar on hormone replacement therapy
     "In Balance: A Guide to Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy," a seminar, will be presented June 17, 7 p.m., at Health Her Way, 34 Sycamore Ave.
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Woodworkers’ group has Central Jersey chapter
     The Central Jersey Woodworkers Association is a nonprofit membership organization that promotes high-quality woodworking in the local area. General meetings are held eight to 10 times a year on the second Wednesday of the month and feature guest speakers, including well-known woodworkers.
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St. Joseph’s Church to mark pastor’s anniversary
     The parishioners of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Perrineville section of Millstone, will celebrate the golden anniversary of their pastor, the Rev.
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Guide lists places to go,
things to do in county

     A just-released magazine provides the latest information on what’s happening in Monmouth County.
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Museum sponsoring trip,
tour of area gardens

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Self-help groups offer
support to MS patients

     The National MS Society sponsors self-help support groups in the local area for people with multiple sclerosis, their families and caregivers. The groups provide an opportunity for attendees to discuss concerns and experiences in an informal setting.
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‘VetSignia’ stickers available for veterans
     A small group of retired veterans has designed "VetSignia" window stickers for men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The metallic film stickers measure 2-by-4 inches, are black on silver, and show military service and conflicts.
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Reunions planned for
local high school alumni

     Reunions Unlimited Inc., Englishtown, is planning the high school reunion celebrations for the following local high school classes:
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Christian writers group
forming local chapter

     A new writing group is forming in the Monmouth County area.
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‘Child Find’ program seeks disabled children
     Parents of resident preschool children reaching the age of 3 within the next year, children between the ages of 3 and 5, or school-age children between the ages of 6-21 who may be experiencing physical, sensory, communication, cognitive or social difficulty, are asked to call the Roosevelt School Di...
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Preschool to offer day camp
     Roosevelt Community Nursery School (RCNS) is introducing a summer day camp program.
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‘Flagged’
     JEFF GRANIT staff Mia and Bianca Sciaulino, 8, Millstone, cheer on an antique car at the Millstone Memorial Day parade on Monday.
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Community Bulletin Board
Car show June 23
at Byron Johnson Park
     "Cruise for Prevention," a car show to benefit the Allentown/Upper Freehold Municipal Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, will be held June 23 from 5-9:30 p.m. at Byron Johnson Park, Ellisdale Road, Cream Ridge.
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History buffs sought
for new advisory board

     The Monmouth County Historical Association is looking for residents who are passionate about history, American culture and preserving Monmouth County’s rich heritage.
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Summer youth programs
offered in Millstone

     Millstone Community Education will offer a variety of half-day mini camps for children during the month of July.
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Personal watercraft, boat
safety course offered

     "Personal Watercraft and Boating Safety," a basic safe boating/personal watercraft course, will be offered by Millstone Township Community Education.
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Seminar on hormone replacement therapy
     "In Balance: A Guide to Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy," a seminar, will be presented June 17, 7 p.m., at Health Her Way, 34 Sycamore Ave.
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Upper Freehold Planning Board has open seat
     There is a vacancy on the Upper Freehold Township Planning Board. Township residents interested in an appointment to the Planning Board should send a résumé with a letter of interest to the Township Committee, P.O.
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Millstone WyldLife Club to meet June 5
     The WyldLife Club of Millstone Township will meet June 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at the Millstone Community Center, Route 524/Stagecoach Road, Clarksburg section of Millstone.
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Grant to expand health
program for homebound

     The CentraState Healthcare Foundation has received a $318,000 grant to implement an Internet-based service for disease management. The two-year grant was awarded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through its New Jersey Health Initiatives program.
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