Allentown afghans available for purchase
      The Allentown afghans, a fundraiser for the Women's Association of Allentown, are once again available for purchase. A new shipment of the requested cranberry afghan is in and there are several in forest green. The price remains at $45.
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Church to hold Christmas cantata Dec. 21
      A Christmas cantata will be held 3 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Allentown United Methodist Church, 23 Church St. Admission is free and all are welcome. Nursery care will be available and refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 609-259-7392.
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Adults sought to assist with Project KIN
      The nonprofit IEP Youth Services Inc., 83 W. Main St., Freehold, is seeking adults for Project KIN to provide a parenting model of care and supervision in their home for "at risk" adolescents with a record of a juvenile offense. IEP provides compensation, professional training and 24-hour support.
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Performing Arts Center seeks seat sponsors
      Community members have an opportunity to permanently display their support for the new Millstone Township Performing Arts Center by purchasing a seat sponsorship for $200. Sponsors can have a message engraved onto a brass plaque that will be affixed to the arm of a chair in the facility.
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MOMS Club of Millstone Twp. to meet Jan. 8
      The MOMS Club of Millstone Township welcomes mothers from Millstone and Roos evelt to its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Jan. 8. The group will be discussing low- or nocost monthly calendar activities for all age groups, ranging from newborns and up.
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New Web site for Millstone women's group
      The Millstone Township Women's Organization has launched a new Web site. To learn more about this organization, go to www.MTWO.org or e-mail info@mtwo.org.
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Living Nativity at local church Dec. 20
      A living Nativity will be presented at the DeBows Church at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Dec. 20. The performance is open to the public, with hot soup and refreshments served between the two performances. The church is located at the intersection of Routes 571 and 537, across from the side entrance to t...
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Resident graduates from fire academy
      The Monmouth County Fire Academy in Howell graduated 58 volunteers from Firefighter 1 classes No. 78 and No. 79 on Dec. 10, including Andrew Montgomery of Allentown. The Firefighter I graduates attended weekend classes at the academy and completed more than 130 hours of course work.
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Millstone Warriors to host a comedy night
      The Millstone Warriors Basketball Association will host a Comedy Night starting at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Clarksburg Inn, 465 Stagecoach Road, in the Clarksburg section of Millstone. The adults-only evening will feature laughs, finger foods, a raffle and a cash bar. Tickets are $30 in advance and...
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Support the troops with 'Care Boxes'
      SupportOurTroops.Org is making a national call for "Christmas Care Boxes" for the deployed troops. The organization is making this call on behalf of the more than 60 troop-related groups across America who send care packages to the troops.
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Annual Cupid's Ball has gone casual
      The Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence (MTFEE) will host its seventh annual Cupid's Ball at 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. This attire for year's event will be "cocktail casual." The cost is $75 per person. To reserve, mail checks payable to MTFE...
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Women of Distinction nominations needed
      The American Heart Association (AHA), Robbinsville, is seeking nominations for its third annual "Go Red for Women" Woman of Distinction Award.
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Horse rescue group needs more volunteers
      The Standardbred Retirement Foundation, an award-winning racehorse adoption program in Hamilton, is looking for volunteers to help work with its horses. Those who have experience with horses and would like to volunteer should call 609- 324-1500 or visit www.adoptahorse.org.
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McDonald's proceed night helps raise cash
      The Millstone Middle School PTA is holding a McDonald's proceed night fundraiser for student programs at Mc- Donald's of Millstone 4-7 p.m. on the second Monday of every month. Go to www.MTMSPTSA.com, print and use the flier and 20 percent of the total will be given back to the PTSA. Orders can a...
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Expanded ICU will be built at hospital
      CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, has begun construction of a new and expanded Intensive Care Unit on the fifth floor of the Blanchet-Phillis Memorial Tower (east wing). According to a press release, the $15 million project is part of CentraState's commitment to providing high-qualit...
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Conservation poster contest under way
      "DIG IT! The Secrets of Soil" is the theme for the 2009 Conservation Poster Contest sponsored by the Freehold Soil Conservation District and the NJ Association of Conservation Districts. Students in grades 2-12 in Middlesex and Monmouth counties are encouraged to learn about the importance of soi...
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Blood drive volunteers needed in New Jersey
      New Jersey Blood Services, which supplies blood to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers to work blood drives.
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New 4-H puppet club open to grades 1-3
      Fun with puppetry is in store for youngsters in grades 1-3 who join the new 4-H puppetry club. The club will be meeting monthly at the Monmouth County 4-H office at 4000 Kozloski Road in Freehold. There will be an opportunity to make various types of puppets, create puppet characters and originat...
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