Achievement awards deadline will be Jan. 8
     VSA arts of New Jersey (VSA/NJ), New Brunswick, is accepting applications for its 2004 Art Achievement Awards until Jan. 8. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to assuring that the arts are available and accessible to individuals with disabilities.
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     CHRIS KELLY staff The residents of this Clover Street home in Shrewsbury are making sure Santa won’t miss their house tonight.
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Notes Around Town
     Eatontown Police Chief William Barnshaw has selected the top two candidates to fill two new positions for police officers, according to Councilman Charles E. "Chuck" DaVis.
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Shrewsbury Chorale
to hold open auditions
     The Shrewsbury Chorale will hold open rehearsals for new members Jan. 6 and 13 from 7:45-10 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft section of Middletown. The chorale will begin its 47th season in 2004.
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‘Earth Element in Sculpture’ Jan. 3-29 in Shrewsbury
     The Guild of Creative Art, 620 Broad St., Shrewsbury, will present sculptures by Fred Mayr and Mira Walnowska, "The Earth Element in Sculpture," Jan 3-29. A reception open to the public will be held Jan. 4 from 3-5 p.m.
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Annual New Year’s Day beach walk Jan. 1
     The American Littoral Society, Sandy Hook, will host its 29th annual New Year’s Day beach walk Jan. 1 at 11 a.m. beginning at building 18, Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook.
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Group to host talks on nature, death
     The Theosophical Society of Red Bank will present "Charles Leadbeaters — The Devachanic Plane" Jan. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The program will explore the "Devachanic plane," or a realm of nature.
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