DVRT volunteer training to begin April 28
      180-Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, will conduct a mandatory 40-hour training for Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) volunteers Mondays- Wednesdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m., April 28-May 22 at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold.
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'10 Foot 5,' Cirque Odyssey at Monmouth University
      Monmouth University's PerformingArts Series will present "10 Foot 5,"March 15 at 8 p.m. "10 Foot 5" is a company of musicians, percussionists, and rhythm tap dancers that bring the innovation of street performing to the stage. Cost is $28 per person. For more information, visit www.10foot5.com.
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Alzheimer's caregiver support meetings offered
      The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will hold caregiver support group meetings beginning March 18 at 7 p.m. at Bayshore Community Hospital, 727 North Beers St., Holmdel.Meetings will also be March 12 at 7 p.m., and March 24 at 10:30 a.m. at Kensington Court, 864 ShrewsburyAve., Tinton Falls.
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Deadline March 21 to apply for scholarship
      The Junior League ofMonmouth County (JLMC), Rumson, has announced its 2008 Outstanding Voluntarism Service Scholarship Program,with deadline to applyMarch 21. The League will recognize the outstanding community service of two high school seniors by awarding $1,000 scholarships to students planning to attend either college or vocational school.
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Sgt. Pat's 5K March 22 in Long Branch
      LONG BRANCH - The Jersey Shore Running Club will host the 19th annual Sgt. Pat's 5K Run and 2-Mile Fitness Walk on March 22 on the promenade and boardwalk in Long Branch. The event is held every year in honor of slain Long Branch Officer Sgt. Patrick King.
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Mended Hearts support group to meet March 27
      Mended Hearts support organization of heart patients, families, health professionals and other interested individuals will meet March 27 at noon at Blaisdell auditorium at Riverview Medical Center, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank.
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National MS Awareness Week March 10-17
      The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is helping communities and organizations across the country raise awareness and raise funds in the battle against MS during National MS Awareness Week, March 10-17. Free posters are available to hospitals, clinics and other community groups.
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Monmouth to host junior science event April 3, 4
      Monmouth University, West Long Branch, will host the 46th annual Monmouth Junior Science Symposium April 3 and 4 at Pollak Theatre. The symposium is co-sponsored by Fort Monmouth and Naval Weapons Station Earle, Colts Neck.
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Local restaurants hold fundraiser for Ladacin
      The Turning Point of Long Branch, Little Silver, Holmdel, Manalapan and Hoboken hosted a fundraiser at all five locations to benefit Ladacin Network, Wanamassa section ofOcean Township. The event raised more than $6,000 for the nonprofit.
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Red Cross Month celebrated in March
      The Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross, Tinton Falls, is urging preparedness during Red Cross Month in March. According to a American Red Cross poll, 96 percent ofAmericans agree it's important to prepare for a disaster, but only seven percent have taken the necessary steps to do so.
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Survivor celebration slated for March 29
      TheAmerican Cancer Society will hold a survivor celebration for cancer survivors and guests March 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Park Avenue Recreational Center, 615 W. Park Ave., Oakhurst section of Ocean Township. Refreshments will be served. To RSVP, call (800) 227- 2345.
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NOTES AROUND TOWN
      The Turning Point, Pier Village, 92 Ocean Ave., Long Branch, will hold a fundraiser for The Kortney Rose Foundation, Oceanport, March 14-16. Pam and Kirk Ruoff, restaurant owners, will offer Turning Point gift cards for entrees and other incentives to individuals donating $20 or more to the Foundation for pediatric brain cancer research. Restaurant hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.
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