Program encourages more tolerant, inclusive society      FREEHOLD - The Freehold Jewish Center will present an adult education program featuring Sarah Elshazly, who will speak on a unique aspect of the Israel-Arab situation, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3 at the Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad Street. More ... Millstone community better off because of bargains MTWO collects more than $2,500 for local projects BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer      Although Nov. 17 looked like Black Friday, it wasn't, but people in Millstone Township still shopped 'til they nearly dropped. More ... History is in the air at Lakehurst base Area residents tour site of famous Hindenburg crash BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer      LAKEHURST - Hangar No. 1 at Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst has been around for a pretty long time, more than 85 years. More ... Master gardeners honored for service to Monmouth      COLTS NECK - The Master Gardeners of Monmouth County, a group of gardeners dedicated to educating the public about horticulture and the environment through community service, recently celebrated the class of 2006 graduation with a covered-dish supper at Hominy Hill Golf Course. More ... Millstone official: Gaboff investigation cost the twp. BY JANE MEGGITT & JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writers      MILLSTONE - Township employees spent 40 hours investigating complaints about and furnishing records concerning resident Sharon Gaboff and her family, according to a township official. More ... Tree lighting      Off the Wall Craft Gallery owner Karen Deets (l-r) and Mary Maleski light a Christmas tree in downtown Allentown. The borough will hold its annual holiday open house on Dec. 2-3. Visit www.allentownnj.com for details. More ... Calendar sales make for 'New Beginnings' Proceeds benefit homeless animals at MCSPCA shelter      Let holiday shopping commence for the pet lovers among friends, family and even your customers! More ... Upcoming 'light wave' will signify compassion      ALLENTOWN - Local families will light the way to remembering loved ones who have passed away on Dec. 10. More ... WAA makes Allentown more merry for holidays      ALLENTOWN - The afghans are in. The Women's Association of Allentown (WAA) has received its holiday shipment of Allentown afghans. This year, the afghans are forest green, but the group also has some navy and cranberry blankets for sale as well. More ... Nurturing the living component of WTC memorial Trees for former site of twin towers will be held at Halka Nurseries BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer      Millstone Township has been chosen to keep some lives safe until ground zero is ready to sustain them. More ... Good Samaritan Center forced to relocate in 2007 Social services agency will lose lease at Englishtown location BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer      A local center set up to help people in dire situations is currently facing its own crisis. More ... New Jersey will honor WWII vets with memorial      FREEHOLD - Recognizing the sacrifices made by World War II veterans, particularly those who lost their lives to preserve freedom, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has donated $25,000 toward the fund-raising effort to build a memorial in New Jersey. More ... Volunteers sought for county's SART      M ake an impact by becoming a rape care advocate. More ... Calling all angels to make a difference this season      A local bank is asking community members to make an effort this holiday season to answer the wishes of children across Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. More ... Nov. 28 luncheon to focus on county's business outlook      WEST LONG BRANCH - Monmouth County's economic conditions and forecast will be center stage when a top area business executive addresses the Fifth Wednesday Squires Luncheon at Branches, West Long Branch. More ... Refinancing could save $647,143 in Millstone      MILLSTONE - The Board of Education unanimously agreed at its Nov. 13 meeting to the advance refunding of $22.7 million in outstanding obligations. More ... Proposed bill could phase out certain local services BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer      UPPER FREEHOLD - Members of the township's Board of Health expressed concern about a state Senate bill that would turn local tax, animal control and public health services over to the county. More ... Monmouth Park to host craft show      For many, crafts help instill the holiday spirit in the home. More ...