Join the National Rescue Ride to save horses
      aHorse lovers from across the country are stampeding to join the Oct. 19 National Rescue Ride. Fifty charities from more than 40 states have answered the call to help raise funds and awareness for unwanted, neglected and abused horses in the United States.
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Seniors take a bus trip to see 'Leading Ladies'
      The Millstone Township Senior Citizens Organization is sponsoring a bus trip Oct. 12 to the play "Leading Ladies" at Surflight Theater in Beach Haven. The cost of the trip is $80, which includes brunch at the Bayberry Inn. For reservations, call Margaret at 609- 259-7867, or Ann at 732- 350- 6168.
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Roosevelt Recreation to host programs
      The Roosevelt Recreation Department is sponsoring the following programs: • Open Gym — Friday nights, 7-9 p.m., beginning Oct. 10, at the Roosevelt Public School, 2 School Lane. The program is open to students in grades 6-10 and will not run on days that school is not in session.
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Standardbred stars set to shine at Horse Park
      Presented jointly by the Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization of New Jersey and the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey, the 14th annual National Championship Standardbred Horse Show takes place Sept. 28 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold.
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Lions Club slates annual golf tourney
      The Allentown Lions Club will hold its annual Edward "Pop" Rockhill Memorial Golf Tournament beginning at noon Oct. 3 at Gambler Ridge Golf Course, Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold. The application fee is $100 per person, if paid by Sept.
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Garden Club to discuss orchids
      Brothers Joseph and Tony Silva, of Silva Orchids in Neptune, will share their expertise and knowledge at the 7 p.m. Sept. 29 meeting of the Allentown Garden Club. The program will be held at the Allentown Methodist Church, Church Street. All interested gardeners are welcome to attend.
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Basketball registration happening until Oct. 9
      Upper Freehold Township Recreation will be sponsoring the 2008-09 Upper Freehold/ Allentown winter youth basketball program for children in grades 1-8. Practice, which will be held at the Upper Freehold Elementary-Middle School and High School, begins in November with games running from December to February.
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Walnford celebrates unique county history
      The annual Walnford Day Celebration will be held 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 5 at Historic Walnord, located at Crosswicks Creek Greenway in Upper Freehold. Visitors can tour the property's 18th century home on the banks of Crosswicks Creek, visit the farm buildings and listen to the rattle of the site's 19th century gristmill.
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Allentown Art yard sale Oct. 11-12
      The Allentown Art Guild will present its third annual Fall Art Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11-12 at the Jeff Martin Photography Studio, 78 N. Main St., Allentown. Well over 100 original works of art by the guild's multi-talented members will be on display. These works include paintings, prints, mobiles, stained glass, photography and pottery.
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Women's group seeks new members Oct. 3
      The Millstone Township Women's Organization (MTWO) will host its 26th annual Newcomers Night at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at a member's home. The purpose of the event is to give women who reside in Millstone an opportunity to meet current members and learn more about the club.
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Field hockey team to sell cornstalks
      As a fundraising effort, the Allentown girls field hockey team will be selling cornstalks for the Oct. 11 and 12 Fall Harvest Festival. Priced at $6, the cornstalks will come bundled with a harvest orange bow ready for hanging. Delivery will be the weekend of Oct. 3.
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AUF Lady Hawks hold tryouts in September
      The AUF Lady Hawks Basketball Association offers a competitive, travel basketball program for young ladies going into fifth grade for the 2008-09 school year or for sixth grade girls provided they meet the AAU cutoff date for fifth grade divisional play.
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Historical programs to be offered at fest
      The Allentown-Upper Freehold Historical Society is sponsoring two historical programs performed by interpreters from The Barracks Museum Oct. 11 during the Allentown Harvest Festival. The first program discusses the weaponry, uniform, and equipment used by the soldier of the American Revolution. It is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m.
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Festival needs artists, crafters, antique sales
      The 27th annual Allentown Fall Harvest Festival is seeking artists, crafters and antique dealers to participate in this year's festivities, scheduled for Oct. 11 and 12, rain or shine. Details: 609-208-2992.
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Used tack sale to be held at Horse Park
      A "Used Tack & More Sale" will be held, rain or shine, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Horse Park of New Jersey. Admission is free. The event will be held on Turkey Trot day, which averages over 400 riders. The fee is $20 for private vendors and $50 for commercial vendors, per 6-foot table or rack.
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