Freehold Elks plan many community fundraisers
      Freehold Elks Lodge No. 1454, 73 East Main St., Freehold, will host the fundraisers to benefit Western Monmouth community scholarships, Scouts, special-needs children and veterans: • The Women's Auxiliary is selling the Entertainment 2009 book at $25 each. Details: (732) 462-2647.
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Library to host tribute to the music of Ray Charles
      The Grover Kemble Sextet will perform a jazz concert titled "Reflections of Ray: A Tribute to the Music of Ray Charles" at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive 2 p.m. Sept. 21. Kemble's affection for the music of Ray Charles began at about age 11 when he first heard the musical legend.
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DeBows Youth Praise Band seeks new members
      The Youth Praise Band of the DeBows United Methodist Church has openings for instrumentalists and back-up singers. Under the direction of Noah Carmichael and Gwynne Mahns, the band rehearses on Sundays at 5 p.m. The church is located at the intersection of routes 571 and 537, across from the Outlet Mall in Jackson. Details: 732-928-4475.
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University offers trip to Broadway show
      Join Georgian Court University for a trip to see the 2008 Tony Award winner for best musical, "In the Heights," on Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. "In the Heights" is a new musical about three days in the life of Washington Heights, a vibrant and tight-knit community at the top of the island of Manhattan.
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Women's Auxiliary sells Entertainment books
      FREEHOLD — The Women's Auxiliary of Freehold Elks Lodge No. 1454 is selling the "Entertainment 2009" book as a fundraiser for the organization. The books cost $25 each. Proceeds from the sale of the Entertainment books typically go to specialneeds children, veterans and troops, and scholarships for those in the Freehold area.
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Datebook
      • Lana Turner films will be shown at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro, on Thursdays at 2 p.m. "Bad and the Beautiful" will be shown Sept. 18, and "Imitation of Life," Sept. 25. There is no charge; free popcorn will be provided. Details: 732-536-9406.
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