Auditions
      National anthem tryouts for 2010 Lakewood BlueClaws baseball games will be held 6-9 p.m. March 24 at Monmouth Mall, Eatontown. All interested performers must fill out an application in advance of the auditions. Applications are only available in the BlueClaws executive offices and must be returned by March 19 at 5 p.m.
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Trip to museum and Cloisters scheduled
      The Ocean County Retired Educators Association will host a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cloisters in New York on April 20. Lunch will be at Carmine’s North Manhattan restaurant. The all-inclusive price is $98 per person. The motor coach will depart from Toms River at 8 a.m. Reservations due by March 19. Details: www.ocrea.net or 609-207-0038.
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Datebook
      • The Jackson Food Pantry will be open 9-11 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. Those wishing to volunteer or drop off donations can come during this time (March 13 and 27). Special arrangements should be made in advance for large food drives. Call 732-833-6800 or email director@jacksonfoodpantry.com for more information.
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