Seminar will help locals with farm conservation
      A "Farm Conservation Plan" will be the topic of the Millstone Agricultural Advisory and Open Space and Farmland Preservation Council's seminar to be held 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at theMunicipalMeeting Room, 215Millstone Road,Millstone Township.
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Shoot some hoops at RPS 7-9 p.m. on Friday nights
      The Roosevelt Recreation Department is sponsoring an open basketball program from 7-9 p.m. on Friday nights at the Roosevelt Public School. The program is open to students in grades 9-12 and will not take place on days when school is not in session. For more information, call the recreation department at (609) 448-0539.
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Easter Bunny hops into Millstone on March 16
      The Millstone TownshipWomen's Organization (MTWO) will host its annual spring fundraiser from 9 a.m.- noon, March 16, at the Millstone Middle School, 5 Dawson Court, in the Perrineville section of Millstone. The event will offer an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 9- 11 a.m., and includes pancakes, bagels, bacon, juice, milk, coffee and tea.
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Roosevelt PTA to hold winter carnival March 1
      Roosevelt Public School, 2 School Lane, Roosevelt, will hold a winter carnival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 1. There will be games, food, crafts and an auction with donations from many local businesses. Tickets will be sold at the door and families are welcome.
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Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program offered in N.J.
      TheNewJersey StateCouncil on theArts (NJSCA) announced the availability of guidelines and applications for its 2008-09 FolkArtsApprenticeship program(www.njartscouncil.org).
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Spring seedling sale will benefit Monmouth's 4-H
      The Monmouth County 4-H Teen Council will continue its 40-year-old tradition of offering a variety of evergreen and deciduous seedlings during its annual spring seedling sale. All seedlings are 1-3 years old and are approximately six to 24 inches tall. Evergreen seedlings come in bundles of 25 and cost $15.
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Preschool to hold teddy bear picnic Feb. 23
      The Allentown Cooperative Christian Preschool will host its annual teddy bear picnic at 10 a.m. Feb. 23 at the Allentown Methodist Church, 23 Church St., Allentown. There will be crafts, snacks and a teddy bear nurse on hand to keep favorite stuffed animals or dolls in good health.
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4-H Horsin' Around Club seeks members
      The Monmouth County 4-H Horsin' Around Club is inviting local youths to join its club, which meets 2-4 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Free Spirit Farm, Route 527/Siloam Road, Freehold Township. No prior equestrian experience is necessary.
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Operation Happy Sock under way in Millstone
      Do you have an unmatched sock that's missing a mate? Millstone Township Girl Scout Troop 853 wants your unwanted, clean socks for Operation Happy Sock. The troop will use the socks to make catnip toys for cats and kittens at local animal shelters.
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Roosevelt pianist slates concert at borough hall
      The RooseveltArts Project will present "French Romantic PianoMusic"March 15 at 8 p.m. at borough hall. Roosevelt resident Allan Mallach will give a concert of piano music from French composers of the Romantic era, including Debussy's "Clair de Lune," Faure's nocturnes and Cesar Frank's "Prelude, Chorale and Fugue." There is a suggested donation of $5 per person.
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'Souper' Saturday slated by local church Feb. 23
      The First Baptist Church inAllentown will host Souper Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 23. The event will feature a variety of vendors, soups and other foods as well as a tricky tray. Soup will be available for eat-in or take-out. The auction drawing will begin at 2:30 p.m. The church is located at 72 Waker Ave. For more information call (609) 259-9177.
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Kindergarten registration underway until Feb. 29
      The Upper Freehold Regional Elementary School will hold its kindergarten registration Feb. 4-29. Enrollment forms can be picked up in the main office or downloaded at www.ufrsd.net. Forms must be returned to the school's main office, 27 High Street,Allentown. Call JoanWest at (609) 259-7369, ext. 300.
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Italian-American Assoc. plans July trip to Italy
      The Italian-American Association of Monmouth County is sponsoring a 10-day trip to Italy July 21. The cost of the trip includes airfare, hotel, two meals per day and all entrance fees. All are welcome to attend. Details and reservations: (732) 972-5651.
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