'Gift of Harmony' show at school Dec. 7
      "The Gift of Harmony," a performance of barbershop music with a holiday theme, will be held 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at Ocean Township High School, West Park Avenue, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township. The show will feature Rebel Yell, an a cappella chorus from Howell Regional High School.
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Holiday cards sought for service members
      The American Red Cross is holding its second Holiday Mail for Heroes now through Dec. 10. The Red Cross is partnering with Pitney Bowes will collect 1 million holiday cards for American service members, veterans and families in the United States and worldwide. The public is invited to send holiday cards with a message of thanks and cheer to: Holiday Mail for Heroes, P.O.
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'Dracula' will be presented at MHS
      The classic horror story, "Dracula," will come alive on the Manalapan High School (MHS) stage on Church Lane this November. The play "Dracula" is based on Bram Stoker's classic 1897 novel. The story begins with Jonathon Harker (Greg Gorenc) who has gone to England on business with Count Dracula (Scott Ventry).
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Freehold woman ends Peace Corps duty
      Michelle Miller, 28, of Freehold Township, has completed her service in the Peace Corps and has returned home to the United States. For over two years, Miller has been serving in Cahul, Moldova as a community development Peace Corps volunteer. Miller's work involved teaching HIV/AIDS prevention and care classes, and directing an educational camp for women called TARE.
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Antique train display at Knob Hill Nov. 23
      An Antique Toy Train Display to benefit Freehold Open Door, sponsored by the Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Knob Hill Golf Course clubhouse, Route 33 west, Manalapan. The display will feature more than 1,000 antique toy trains from the 1890's to the 1950's and operating layouts.
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Free training offered for food service help
      The New Jersey Restaurant Association (NJRA) is offering free state-mandated training classes for the hospitality industry for current and new restaurant members until April 2009. The ServSafe training fulfills state requirements of mandatory food safety training for each establishment.
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Schechter school to host health fair
      Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County, Marlboro, is inviting local health care professionals, area children's fitness centers, and public service organizations to participate in a community children's health fair. The event will take place at the school Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no fee to participate, but registration is required.
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New year and new beginning at Kateri
      Kateri Environmental Center, Marlboro, will host its annual New Year's Eve event 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 31. Ring in the new year with a streamside ritual that has become a Kateri tradition. Attendees will float their troubles and cares down the Tan Vat Brook as they prepare for the coming year. Dress for the outdoors.
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T-shirt sale at Colts Neck H.S. aids charity
      Colts Neck High School physical education teachers Christine Conover, Loni Goncalves, Michelle Vitale, and Kim Walter presented Monica Smith of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, a check for $1600.
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Freehold AAUW seeks used book donations
      Donations of used books are being accepted for the annual Freehold American Association of University Women used book sale. Adult and children's fiction and nonfiction books are welcome; textbooks are not accepted. Profits from the sale are used by the Freehold AAUW for national and local scholarships and local community projects. Call 732-431-2297.
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      • The Italian-American Association of Monmouth County will host a general membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Park Avenue Seafood Bistro, Park Avenue, Freehold. Cost of $30 includes dinner. Anyone 21 years old or more may attend. Details: 732-984-8482.
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