Photos with Santa fundraiser Dec. 13
      Local Petco stores will offer pet photos with Santa 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 13, with partial proceeds benefiting local animal welfare organizations. Customers will receive a framed digital photo (while supplies last) for $8.95 plus tax, $5 of which benefits animal shelters.
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Freehold AAUW seeksused 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.
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Santa will distribute gifts in Freehold
      Santa will be visiting homes in Freehold from Dec. 14-20 with the help of Goodwill Hook and Ladder Engine Company 1, West Main Street. As a courtesy to local households that make a donation of $15 to the fire company, they will give Santa a ride in a fire truck so he can personally deliver gifts supplied by each resident.
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Piano showcase Dec. 14 at Brookdale College
      Brookdale Community College's music department will showcase piano students at a free recital to be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 14 at its performing arts center, 765 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), Lincroft section of Middletown.
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Management agency seeks talented kids
      Molle Management Talent and Model Agency will host an open talent call noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center, corner of Main Street and Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. The agency refers clients ages 5-19 to audition for film, television, commercials, print, musical theater and voiceovers.
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New year and new beginning at Kateri
      Kateri Environmental Center, Marlboro, will host its annual New Years 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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      • A Shop 'Til You Drop community holiday shopping event will be held at the Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad St., Freehold, from 5:30-9 p.m. Dec. 11. Items for sale will include jewelry, accessories, clothing, home décor, more. Free admission. Details: 732-462-0254.
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