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     CHRIS KELLY staff Christmas Tree Shops manager Brad Schaale reworks a display recently to prepare for the holiday rush. The Route 70 store opened in mid-November.
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WRAT Nutcracker to feature Shinedown
      Greater Media radio station WRAT-FM 95.9 is presenting its traditional WRAT Nutcracker with Shinedown and special guests Halestorm 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Starland Ballroom, Sayreville. Jacksonville, Florida natives, Shinedown, are known for such hits as "Fly from the Inside," "45" and "Save Me.
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Free job training for residents 55 and older
      The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has implemented a U.S. Department of Labor grant to train adults, ages 55 years and older, in high-growth healthcare occupations and to pay for their first 30-day onthe job training period.
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Chamber Announces Citizen Awards
      The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its Distinguished Citizen awards for outstanding community service. Among the recipients are Regina Foley, R.N., chief nurse executive and vice president of nursing at Ocean Medical Center, who will receive the Distinguished Individual Award; and Homes Now Inc.
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NAWBO to hold networking party
      The National Association of Women BusinessOwners of Central Jersey (NAWBO-CJ) will host a holiday networking event from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Atlantic Club, 1904 Atlantic Ave., Manasquan. The cost of $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers includes hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Details: www.nawbocentraljersey.org.
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