Program to offer driving safety tips for teenagers
      The Plumsted library, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted, will host two free programs about driving safety, Jan. 30 and Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Kenneth Chrusz of the AAA Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Safety will show two films and conduct talks involving driving safety for teens, their friends, and families. "Drinking, Driving, Disaster" will be shown Jan.
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Lakewood visual arts teacher earns honor
      Laura Petrovich-Cheney, visual arts teacher at the Clifton Avenue Grade School, Lakewood, has been honored as the Eastern Region Outstanding Elementary Art Educator of the Year by the National Art Education Association (NAEA). She was chosen from thousands of art educators who teach fromMaine toWest Virginia.
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Registration for teen dances being accepted
      JACKSON - Registration for Jackson Township theme dances for sixth- and seventh grade residents will be accepted at the Department of Recreation and Senior Services in the public works building on Don Connor Boulevard, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Info about dog sought
      JACKSON - The Jackson Division of Animal Control is asking for the public's help in identifying the person or persons who abandoned a dog on West Veterans Highway on Jan. 12. The Cane Corso is a dark brindle color, extremely thin, with sores on her hindquarters.
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Datebook
      • An open house will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 25-26 at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church nursery school, 434 Aldrich Road, Howell. Details: (732) 367-2544. • New Life Christian Center and friends will present a Gospel concert with poetry readings and a dance recital Jan. 26, 2 p.m., at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington Ave., Lakewood.
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Lakewood Community School brochure mailed
      David Weintraub, community school director, announced that the Lakewood Community School Spring 2008 brochure, listing adult enrichment classes, excursions and activities has been mailed to all residents. Registration is in progress for classes in career skills, GED preparation, music and dance, recreation and fitness, arts and crafts, and more.
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