Entries now accepted for next Rock'n Music Idol
      Entries are now being accepted for Rock'n Music Idol 2008-09 for students ages 7-17. The competition is a music talent search in the categories of guitar, bass, drum, keys/piano, vocals, and vocals/instrument. It consists of an audition process where contestants are judged based on style, techniqu...
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Let the Kids Cook! Series to begin in September
      Cooking teacher Jo Anne Larzik, Monmouth Beach, has released a child-friendly cookbook, "Let the Kids Cook!" The softcover book was designed to be kid-friendly and is color-coded with stickers that coincide with the measurements found in the recipes. Teaming up with Prevention First, Ocean Townsh...
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Blood drive slated for Aug. 23 in Long Branch
      Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drive: • Aug. 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., a Jersey Shore Hogs drive at Harley Davidson, 671 Broadway, Long Branch. All donors will be entered in a weekly drawing for a $500 gas card. The donation process takes abo...
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