St. Rose of Lima School to host 'Jag Jog'
      St. Rose of Lima Elementary School will hold its first 5K Fun Run/Walk and One Mile Kids' Run/Walk at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, on March 28. Registration for the "Jag Jog" will begin at 9 a.m. followed by the Kids' Fun Run/Walk at 10:30 a.m. and the big 5K Fun Run/Walk at 11 a.m.
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Library will host cold weather family event
      The Monmouth County Library's "Polar Expedition: 2009 Children's Book Fair" will be held 1-4 p.m. March 28 at the Headquarters Library, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Readers of all ages are invited to join in the Arctic and Antarctic antics such as tossing snowballs at a polar bear, going ice fishing, and making a snowflake crown. Mr.
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Movie to be screened for couples date night
      Who needs Valentine's Day to celebrate the union between a man and a woman? On March 21 at 7 p.m., Faith Evangelical Free Church (FEFC) invites both married couples and single adults to bring a friend or two and grab a container of popcorn for a free showing of "Fireproof" at the FEFC building, 875 Route 33, Howell.
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Datebook
      • The Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth County is sponsoring a wine- and cheese-tasting event for Jewish singles ages 24-35 and 35-55 at the JCC of Western Monmouth, 100 Route 9 north, Manalapan, (in the Galleria shopping center). The event, slated to take place March 12 at 7:30 p.m., will feature an evening of tasting the fine wines of Israel.
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Celebrate anniversary of local congregation
      Congregation Kol Am invites the public to join in the congregation's seventh anniversary celebration at a dinner dance honoring the Congregation Kol Am Choir. The event will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. April 18 at Angelo's Restaurant, 806 Route 9 South, Howell. The dress code is casual (no jeans). Admission: $32.50 per person. Register by March 28. Details: 732-792-8000.
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Vocalists sought for new all-girl group
      Molle Management Talent and Model Agency will host an open call for girls ages 12- 15 to be a part of an all-girl singing group now being formed. Talented future stars may audition from noon to 5 p.m. March 14 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center, Main Street and Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. Details: 732-223-4222, 717-645-2651, or www.mollemanagement. com.
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