McLoone's, Turning Point recognized for generosity       The LADACIN Network, formerly known as Cerebral Palsy of Monmouth & Ocean Counties Inc., recognized the generosity and community spirit of five local restaurants, including McLoone's Pier House Restaurant in Long Branch and the Turning Point in Long Branch Holmdel, Manalapan and Little Silver. More ... Alzheimer's caregiver support meetings slated       The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will hold caregiver support group meetings Jan. 9 at 7 p.m., and Jan. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Kensington Court, 864 ShrewsburyAve., Tinton Falls. Ameeting will also be Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. at Bayshore Hospital, 727 N. Beers St., Holmdel. More ... Center to offer diabetes, joint replacement talks       The Center for Diabetes Education at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, will offer a four-session diabetes self-management series Jan. 11, 18 and 25 and Feb. 1, from 9 to 11 a.m. More ... CASA of Monmouth County seeks volunteers       Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Monmouth County seeks volunteers for abused and neglected children. There are currently 581 children inMonmouth County who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. More ... Men's Expo 2008 and Poker Tournament       The Men's Expo 2008 and Texas Hold 'em Tournament, a free WRAT 95.9 event focusing on New Jersey men, will help both men and women keep those New Year's resolutions - and make a few new ones- as they visit exhibits featuring the latest in health, automotive, electronics, sports, finance, fashion,... More ... Donations needed for Christmas in February event       The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Holy Trinity Church in Long Branch will host a "Christmas in February" party for the homeless and less fortunate in the city on Feb. 17. The event will include a turkey dinner, and toys and clothes will be distributed. More ... Park System graduates 25th Park Ranger class       The Monmouth County Park System celebrated the graduation of 14 Rangers from its 25th County Park Ranger Basic Course in late November. The graduation was attended by county officials and Park System staff. Training included radio procedures, missing person searches, First Aid and CPR. More ... Service in honor of MLK Jr. planned for Jan. 25       OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Temple Beth El on Monmouth Road in Oakhurst will host Prince of Kosher Gospel Joshua Nelson, as he leads services Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Nelson is an African-American Jew from Newark and is world renowned for integrating traditional Hebrew li... More ... Volunteers sought for SART advocate program       The rape care program at 180 Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, is seeking men and women to join the rape care advocate team. Training begins Jan. 19 and continues for six consecutive Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Little Silver Women's Center, Rumson Road and Church Street. More ...