Wellness Community special events begin May 8
      The Wellness Community (TWC), 613 Hope Road, Eatontown, will present "The Benefits of Exercise for PeopleAffected By Cancer"May 8 from noon to 1 p.m. Special guest will be DonnaLyn Giegerich, cancer survivor and triathlete. Ahealthy cooking program will be held May 7 and 14 from noon to 1:30 p.m....
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Training class for park system volunteers May 17
      TheMonmouth County Park System is seeking volunteers for its trail maintenance corps to help preserve the 100-plus miles of trails within the system. Afree training session will be heldMay 17 from 9 a.m.
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FoodBank's 'Culinary Classic' slated for May 5
      The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Neptune, will hold its 17th annual "Culinary Classic" May 5 from 5-9 p.m. at The Mill, Spring Lake Heights.
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Deadline May 2 to apply for EMACC scholarship
      The education foundation of the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) has announced its 2008 scholarship program, with deadline to file May 2 for one of the $1,250 scholarships. Students entering junior or senior year of college, adults returning to college and individuals pursuing vo...
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      Rita's Italian Ice of Eatontown on Route 35 is celebrating its grand opening on May 3 and will be giving all guests a free, regular size Italian ice between noon and 5 p.m. The Rita's Ice Guy mascot will be present for pictures and there will also be face painting for children, a DJ and free givea...
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Area students win 'Fair Housing Poster Contest'
      Monmouth County's Fair Housing Board and the Board of Chosen Freeholders has announced the 25 winners of the annual "Fair Housing Poster Contest." First-prize winners of $200 U.S. Savings Bonds wereAllison Cronin, Gabriella Crupi and John Hurley, St.
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Mended Hearts group to meet May 2 in Neptune
      Mended Hearts support group for heart patients, families, health professionals and other interested individuals will meet May 2 at noon at room B104-05, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Registration is required for the free meeting, and light lunch will be served. To register, cal...
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Free garden seminars at center begin May 3
      Dearborn Market, Route 35, Holmdel, will host free gardening seminars beginning May 3 with "Unique Container Gardening" presented by manager Randall Miller, master gardener Geri Bolan, and greenhouse supervisor David Sweeton.
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