Ocean County College to offer Praxis Review
      Ocean County College will offer Praxis Review sessions in January and February at the college's main campus in Toms River. Reviews in general science, elementary education, social studies, middle school math and English language, literature and composition will be offered at a cost of $199 per course. For dates and information, call School Relations at 732-255-0477.
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Libraries to be closed Dec. 24-25 & Jan. 1
      All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Dec. 24-25 in observance of the Christmas holiday and will resume normal branch hours Dec. 26. All branches will close at 5 p.m. Dec. 31 and will remain closed Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day. Normal branch hours will resume Jan. 2.
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Donations sought for Jackson Food Pantry
      JACKSON — The Jackson Women of Today are planning for the December holiday season. The Jackson Food Pantry will be accepting donations for the holiday distribution that will be held Dec. 18 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Department of Public Works building at 10 Don Connor Blvd.
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'A Christmas Carol' comes to Allaire
      Allaire Village will usher in the season with the holiday classic "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. The show will be performed Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at a cost of $15 each. Advance ticket purchase is recommended due to the limited seating.
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Jackson church offers music, Living Nativity
      Jackson United Methodist Church, 68 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, will present family-friendly Christian music the third Saturday of each month at 7 p.m. (music starts at 7:30 p.m.). A free-will offering is the only charge to attend. The annual Living Nativity is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Dec 19 (bring a nonperishable food item for the Jackson Food Pantry).
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