Optimists Club seek new members
     The local Optimists Club is seeking new members. Optimists are dedicated to serving the youth of the community. The club's volunteers serve as leaders, mentors and friends to help youngsters achieve a more positive and productive life. Through service programs, the organization is able to help young
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Pt. Pleasant Beach VFW to honor fallen veterans
     The Sgt. Alan D. Sherman Detachment of the Marine Corps League will join the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4715 of Point Pleasant Beach will honor fallen veterans during a memorial service at 11 a.m. May 27 at Veterans Memorial Park, Arnold Avenue (Purple Heart Boulevard) at Baltimore Avenue.
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NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Day Ceremony
     The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation will hold its Memorial Day ceremony May 29 at 11 a.m. in Holmdel at the site of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial. Marine Sgt. Stephen K. Ritter, of Farmingdale, will be the guest speaker. This year's ceremony will also include the present
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Herbertsville First Aid Squad seeks members
     The Herbertsville First Aid Squad urgently needs new members. All training is provided at no cost. Those who would like to volunteer to save lives and help neighbors may call (732) 840-9116 or visit www.herbertsville.org for details.
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Lincroft shop to display artwork of autistic kids
     Mike's Barber Shop, 669 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, is extending an invitation to children in the autistic community towns to submit their works of art. Autistic artists may submit an 8.5-by-11-inch image that will be framed and displayed in the shop. In conjunction with a program set up by Suzan
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State DOT to replace fading street signs
     Street name signs along state highways in Ocean County are fading and in many locations are nearly illegible.
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Brick Municipal Alliance to host movies and dances
     The Brick Municipal Alliance will host the following movies and dances for Brick residents, all at 7 p.m. at Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. Reservations are required for all events. Details: (732) 262-1074.
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Laurel Hester Memorial Scholarship Announced
     The domestic partner of deceased Ocean County Prosecutor's Investigator Laurel Hester and a former co-worker have established a scholarship fund in Hester's name.
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Save Barnegat Bay 8-K Race and Fitness Walk
     Registration for the Save Barnegat Bay 8K Race and 3.3-Mile Fitness Walk is open. The events take place June 24 in Lavallette. The race and fitness walk are being held to raise money and awareness for Save Barnegat Bay as well as to support the Lavallette police and fire department and first aid squ
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Flea market to return to FirstEnergy Park
     Bargain shoppers, treasure hunters and antique collectors of all kinds will soon be making their way to FirstEnergy Park, home of the Lakewood BlueClaws.
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