St. Peter's Church to host holiday bazaar
      A holiday bazaar will be held at St. Peter's Church, 33 Throckmorton Street, Freehold, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 22 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 23. The event will feature baked goods; baskets of jam; gifts in a jar; hand crafted jewelry, ornaments and gifts; cookbooks, an "Attics Treasures Sale;" and historic Freehold Afghans for sale. Details: 732- 431-8383.
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Crafters sought for holiday fair Dec. 6
      The Italian American Association will present an Indoor Christmas/Holiday Craft Fair hosted by A Personal Touch Event Planning, 10 a.m-3 p.m. Dec. 6 at Freehold Racetrack, Routes 9 and 33, Freehold.
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Datebook
      • Film Noir Month will be presented at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road, on Thursdays at 2 p.m. "In a Lonely Place" will be shown Oct. 30. Details: 732-536-9406. • The Howell Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Halloween social for Howell residents from 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Recreation Building, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell.
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Temple slates Nov. 20 holiday boutique
      A Holiday Boutique will be held at Temple Beth Shalom, 108 Freehold Road, Manalapan 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 20.
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Vendors and shoppers sought for FLC event
      AVendor Night will be held at Freehold Learning Center (FLC), 30 Dutch Lane Road, Freehold, 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 14. Vendor spaces are still available for $20 and $25. The event will offer crafts, gifts and new and collectible items in addition to raffle prizes, food and baked items. All shoppers are welcome. Details: 732-761-8576 or 721-863-9877.
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Vendors sought for event at school
      Pine Brook School, Manalapan, is seeking vendors for a vendor night to be held at the school, 155 Pease Road, on Nov. 21 from 6-10 p.m. Tables will be supplied. The fee to register is $35. One vendor per brand name franchise business will be allowed to participate.
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Scholarships open to accounting students
      The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA) is now accepting applications for the society's high school and college scholarship programs. The NJSCPA High School Scholarship Program is open to all New Jersey high school seniors planning on majoring in accounting. Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, an essay and personal interview.
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Veterans Outreach & Information Forum
      The Marlboro Township Veterans & Volunteers Committee will sponsor a veterans outreach and information forum 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Marlboro Recreation Center, 1996 Recreation Way, Marlboro. The veterans forum will be sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System.
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Flag retirement ceremony in Marlboro
      A flag retirement ceremony sponsored by the Jewish War Veterans Post 972 Seth Dvorin Unit and the Marlboro Township Veterans & Volunteers Committee will be held at the Marlboro Township Veterans Memorial at Marlboro Town Hall, 1979 Township Drive at 11 a.m. Nov. 16. A Veterans Honor Guard and a Full Military Salute will be present to retire the Colors.
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Temple dedicates new playground area
      A new playground was dedicated for Marlboro's Temple Rodeph Torah's Nursery School at its annual Selichot barbecue. The playground is named "Poppa's Playground," in memory of Alvin Brenner. Alvin is the father of temple member Claudia Schreiber. About 100 people attended the barbecue and dedication. The barbecue was followed by a service celebrating Selichot.
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Area residents graduate from fire academy
      The Monmouth County Fire Academy in Howell graduated 72 volunteers from Firefighter 1 classes No. 75 and No. 76 on May 28, including the following local residents: Tyler J. Badaracco, Vincent A. Cerullo, John Dubolsky, Robert S. Klimowicz, Vincent Stoia and Alexander J.
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