Portraits of movie stars on display at the Strand
      LAKEWOOD - Marvin Pakula's ribbon winning portraits of "Movie Stars Past & Present" will be on display March 14 throughApril 27 at the Strand Theater Gallery, 400 Clifton Ave.
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Manasquan Reservoir boat ramp opens March 1
      As of March 1, the Monmouth County Park System's boat ramp at the Manasquan Reservoir,Windeler Road, Howell, will be open for the season. Open through Nov. 30, seasonal and daily boat launch passes are available. The cost is $5 daily or $40 seasonal.
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Program at library will address gender bullying
      "Safe Schools for All," a free program about bullying and harassment of people based on sexual orientation or gender identity (which is prohibited by New Jersey state law), will be held at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, at 7 p.m.March 5.
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Singers sought for Fame Game
      Move over, American Idol. New Jersey Fame Game, a statewide singing competition to benefit Prevent Child Abuse- NJ (PCA- NJ), is open to all students between the ages of 6 and 22 who live in or attend school inNew Jersey. The contest gives participants the opportunity to have fun and showcase their singing talents while giving a voice to children in need.
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BlueClaws seek host families to house players during 2008 baseball season
      LAKEWOOD - The Lakewood BlueClaws minor league baseball organization is looking for local families to assist in housing players during the 2008 season. Anyone with a spare room can help provide lodging for this year's BlueClaws by providing space or renting a room or apartment.
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Datebook
      • Free tax assistance will be provided by AARP representatives at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, on Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon now through April 15. There is no age requirement and there are no appointments. Details: (732) 928-4400.
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