Triathlon to aid domestic violence survivors
      Dottie's House will hold its first triathlon Oct. 12 at Island Beach State Park in Seaside Park. The last triathlon held at this venue was over 12 years ago. The triathlon will include swimming, running and biking to raise money for domestic violence survivors. Those who prefer not to swim can enter the duathlon.
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Harvest harmony fest to feature many acts
      The Acoustic Musicians Guild will present its annual Harvest Harmony Festival from noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at Silverton Organic Farm, Silverton Road, Toms River. The event will feature a day of acoustic music by Mary Lutton, Mike Conaghan, Tom Geary, Mike Baine and The Woodzmen, the Bog Iron Band, the Tom Daily Trio, and others.
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OCVTS to offer new customer service course
      Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS), in partnership with the Ocean County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and the One-Stop Career Center, is offering a new course, which focuses on career success by targeting fundamental workplace skills.
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Register for a tour of historic Lakewood
      LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood Community School has scheduled a tour of historic sites in Lakewood for Oct. 7. Join tour guides Edith and Sheldon Wolpin for a tour that will include Lakewood recreational and municipal facilities, schools, churches, synagogues, the Strand Theater, the Heritage Museum and more.
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Local PBA conducts annual solicitation
      PLUMSTED — The Plumsted Township Policemen's Benevolent Association Local 390 is in the process of sending out its annual solicitation for 2008. Residents of Plumsted can expect to receive the mail-outs in mid-September. Details: 609-758-3738.
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Adobe Photoshop offered for adults
      LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood Community School Program will offer an Adobe Photoshop class as part of the fall semester of adult enrichment. Students will work with digital photos and learn the overall basic use of tools and functions of the Photoshop program.
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Datebook
      • Practice speaking English and connect with people in the community. An English conversation group will meet every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Plumsted library, Evergreen Road, Plumsted. All are welcome. The group is informal and will be led by trained volunteers. No registration is required. Details: 609-758-7888.
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Art therapists to hold meeting and workshop
      The New Jersey Art Therapy Association (NJATA) will hold its annual statewide membership meeting Oct. 18 at Preferred Behavioral Health Training Center, 725 Airport Road, Lakewood. In addition, a phototherapy workshop will be presented by Laura Greenstone, a board-certified registered art therapist and New Jersey licensed professional counselor, at the meeting.
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