Freedom Fest Fair seeks horse exhibitors
      The third annual Freedom Fest Fair is set for July 7-12 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold. The fair is now taking applications for horse exhibitions and breed demonstrations. Exhibitions in the indoor arena will take place 5-10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Exhibitions in the main pavilion arena will take place 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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POAC family picnic, carnival June 20
      Parents Of Autistic Children (POAC) will hold its annual family picnic and carnival for individuals with autism and their families noon-4 p.m. June 20 at Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood. The event is free, and suggested donation is $5.
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Senior organization seeks new members
      All senior citizens age 55 and over are invited to join the Millstone Senior Citizens Organization. Meetings are held 11 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the Millstone Community Center on Stagecoach Road in Millstone. Lunch and bingo are offered at no cost.
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Millstone's Performing Arts Center seeks sponsors
      Community members have an opportunity to permanently display their support for the new Millstone Township Performing Arts Center by purchasing a seat sponsorship for $200. Sponsors can have a message engraved onto a brass plaque that will be affixed to the arm of a chair in the facility.
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Homes for dogs, cats and kittens needed
      The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) is seeking foster homes and permanent homes for dogs, cats and kittens. Fostering is approximately a two-month commitment. The shelter also urges current pet owners to have their pets spayed/neutered. MCSPCA offers low-cost spay/neutering to the public.
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Crohn's, Colitis support group to meet
      Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, New Jersey Chapter, conducts mutual self-help groups 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Monmouth County Library, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan.
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Cruise for Prevention will be held June 24
      The seventh annual Cruise for Prevention car show to benefit drug and alcohol prevention programs in the community will be held 5-9 p.m. June 24 at Byron Johnson Recreation area on Ellisdale Road, Allentown. The event will also feature food, music by "Liquid Island," door prizes, trophies, vendors, a 50/50 raffle and more. Admission is free and donations are appreciated.
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OceanFirst Bank to host calendar contest
      The annual OceanFirst Bank Calendar Contest is under way, and photographers are invited to submit original local photographs to be displayed in the bank's 2010 community calendar. Suggested themes include seasonal scenes of familiar local landmarks, beaches, oceans or lakes within Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties.
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Get Great Adventure tickets at local library
      The Allentown Public Library has discounted combination tickets for Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari Park available for sale. Prices are $45 each, two for $85, three to ten at $40 apiece and $35 each if purchasing over 10 tickets.
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Vacation Bible camp slated in Millstone
      The United Presbyterian Church of Millstone, 211 Millstone Road, Millstone, will hold a vacation Bible camp 9 a.m. to noon June 22-26. The cost is $10 per child and the camp will be open to all children entering kindergarten through sixth grade.
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