Temple Beth Ahm welcomes new cantor
      Melissa Berman has been named the new cantor of Temple Beth Ahm, Aberdeen. Berman will lead services on each weekend when there is a bar mitzvah or a bat mitzvah. According to a press release, the Board of Trustees endorsed the search committee's recommendation that Berman was the best fit for the community, which included exhibiting a warm, welcoming personality.
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Antiques and collectibles auction slated for Jan. 12
      MARLBORO - The Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Road, will host its 16th annual antiques and collectibles auction on Jan. 12. The preview will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the auction commencing at 11 a.m. Quality consignments are welcome. Ten percent of the buyer's premium will benefit the church, according to a press release.
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Knights of Columbus to host monthly breakfast
      The Freehold Knights of Columbus breakfast buffet will be held Dec. 23, 8 a.m. to noon, at their Council Hall, 70 E. Main St., Freehold.
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Rock'n Music Idol semifinalists announced
      Hundreds of contestants from throughout the state have auditioned in hope of becoming a Rock'n Music Idol for 2007-08. The competition, administered by Rock'n Music Academy in Middletown, is a search for New Jersey's most impressive musicians ages 7 to 17 in the categories of guitar, bass, drums, keyboard/piano, vocals and vocals/instrument.
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Datebook
      • A charity gift wrap at Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township, is being offered through Dec. 24. The booth is in the center court of the mall in front of the elevator. Wrappers are available during all hours and will wrap gifts from any store, even stores not in the mall.
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