Community Bulletin Board
Cultural Center exhibit through March 28
     The Monmouth Beach Cultural Center will host an exhibit of Effie Nicas’ paintings through March 28. A reception, open to the public, will be held March 14, 2-4 p.m.
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In the Arts
     The final concert in the Monmouth Arts Foundation Chamber Music Series will be presented March 21 at 3 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft.
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M.B. Cultural Center exhibit through March 28
     The Monmouth Beach Cultural Center will host an exhibit of Effie Nicas’ paintings through March 28. A reception, open to the public, will be held March 14, 2-4 p.m.
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‘Help Us Solve the Puzzle!’ launched
     The nonprofit New Horizons in Autism, Neptune, recently launched "Help Us Solve the Puzzle!," a campaign to draw attention to the prevalence of autism in New Jersey.
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‘Irish Nightingale’ to join chorale concert March 14
     The Shrewsbury Chorale will present "The Music of Ireland" March 14 at 3 p.m. at The Church of St. Anselm, 1028 Way­side Road, Wayside section of Ocean Township.
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IAMA Auxiliary slates casino trip March 20
     The Italian American Men’s Association (IAMA) Ladies Auxiliary, Long Branch, will sponsor a bus trip to the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, March 20 from 2-11 p.m.
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Brookdale slates culinary, automotive events
     The department of automotive technologies at Brookdale Community College will host a roundtable for high school counselors March 25 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Crosby, ‘Jekyll and Hyde Tour’ at Monmouth U.
     Monmouth University, West Long Branch, has announced David Crosby and CPR will perform March 13 at 8 p.m. at Pollak Theatre.
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David Wilson to present
gardening lecture
     Reservations are being accepted for a lecture by Garden Splendor’s David Wil­son, slated for April 22 at 11 a.m. at the Rumson Country Club. Wilson will present "Putting Personality in Your Garden;" a luncheon and raffle will follow.
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Church group to sponsor
trip to see ‘Noah’
     Reservations are now being accepted for a bus trip to "Noah" at Sight & Sound, Lancaster, Pa., June 19 at 9:30 a.m.
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Notes Around Town
     The Temple Beth El Singles, Monmouth Road in Ocean Township, will be hosting a Karaoke/Dance Dinner Night on March 20 from 8 p.m.-midnight. This is a chance to sing, dance, eat and enjoy the company of old and new friends 40 years old and up.
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Area residents honored with MCAC awards
     The Monmouth County Arts Council (MCAC) has announced the winners of its 25th annual juried art show, judged by Willie Cole. Cole chose 97 works and gave $1,250 in awards to five artists, and honorable mentions to another five artists.
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