Datebook
      + LeTip of Manalapan meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 a.m. for a free business networking breakfast at Manalapan Diner (back room), Route 9 north, Manalapan. Details: (732) 513-8213; www.letipofmanalapan.com. + Italian American Association of Monmouth County will hold a general meeting Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Roy's Steak House, Route 33, Manalapan. All are welcome to attend.
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Business Briefs
      Colts Neck resident Vincent Scanelli, an agent at Allstate New Jersey Insurance Co., Bridgewater, is opening a satellite office in Holmdel at 47 E. Main St. Scanelli is the chief principal at the Colts Neck agency. The Holmdel office will offer financial services and products to customers in Holmdel and surrounding communities.
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Community Bulletin Board
Park system offering cooking classes
      What better way to spend a cold, wintry evening than in a warm kitchen? For curious cooks, the Monmouth County Park System is offering fun, casual classes in January and February at Dorbrook Recreation Area, Route 537, Colts Neck.
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