World AIDS Day to be observed Dec. 1       World AIDS Day will be observed Dec. 1, at which time individuals worldwide will unite in a single effort to raise awareness about HIV and fight the global spread of AIDS. This is a day of hope, compassion and understanding about the suffering and devastation caused by this pandemic. The World AI... More ... Apply for Merit Award and Exhibit by Dec. 27       The Art Society of Monmouth County has announced its annual Merit Award and Exhibit for high school seniors will be Jan. 12-26 at Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, 128 Ocean Ave. Applications must be postmarked by Dec. 27, and applicants will receive letters of acknowledgement with further instruct... More ... Alzheimer's caregiver support meetings slated       The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will hold a caregiver support group meeting Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at Kensington Court, 864 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls. A meeting will also be Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at Bayshore Hospital, 727 N. Beers St., Holmdel. For more information, call the hel... More ... University increases scholarship amount       Drexel University, Philadelphia, has announced $5,000 scholarships are now available for military veterans studying full time in undergraduate programs at the university. In honor of Veterans Day, the scholarship amount was increased from $3,000 to $5,000. All full-time undergraduate veterans are ... More ... NOTES       Any adult interested in singing Christmas carols at the Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch on Dec. 13 or at the Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune on Dec. 10, can call Mike Ellis at (732) 870- 1893. Both caroling events will be held at 6 p.m. More ...