Auditions, Day of Caring slated at area mall
      MonmouthMall, Eatontown, will welcome the Gospel DreamAudition Bus TourApril 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contestants receive a DVD of audition. Individuals must be age 18- 40 to audition. For information, visit theWeb site at www.gospelmusicchannel.com.
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Writing course, open house at Brookdale
      Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will offer "Free Yourself to Write" taught by Helene Kylen, freelance mental health writer and editor, March 29-May 3 from 9:30 a.m.-noon. The writing course will include unblocking methods, projective techniques and other topics. Class is limited to 10 students. Fee is $109 and course code XWRIT 029 PR.
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NOTES AROUND TOWN
      An AARP tax aide program is now under way at Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, 128 Ocean Ave., through April 15. Marjorie Collins will assist residents in preparing federal and state tax returns, N.J.Homestead Rebates, andN.J. property tax reimbursement forms. She will be available Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Lupus Foundation group meetings April 5, May 3
      The Lupus Foundation of America, New Jersey Chapter Inc. will hold support group meetings April 5 and May 3 at 11 a.m. at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, 1945 Highway 33, Neptune. For more information, contact the Foundation at (973) 379-3226 or visit www.lupusnj.org.
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Deadline is April 14 to enter poster contest
      The Regency Alliance on Senior Care, Hazlet, is sponsoring a poster contest for Monmouth County students in grades one through six, with entry deadline April 14. The theme is "My favorite memory of an older adult." Three winners will receive U.S. Savings Bonds from $50-$200 and will be invited to an award ceremony in May.
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Park system's free activities begin April 5
      Monmouth County Park System will offer free activities at Historic Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road,Holmdel, beginning with a quilting demonstration April 5 from 1-3 p.m.Hand-sewn pieceswill be on display. Music Man Rich Marzec will perform tunes from the turn-of-the-century April 13 from 1-3 p.m. A blacksmith demonstration will also take place from1-3 p.m.
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'Family Challenge Course' March 27 at county park
      The Monmouth County Park System will host "Family Challenge Course" March 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. Participants will climb a tubular cargo net and walk 35 feet up in the air on a series of cables while clipped to a pulley system to access a zip line.
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Reservations due April 1 for SPCA Casino Night
      The Monmouth County SPCA will hold a Casino Night dinner-dance April 12 from 6-11 p.m. at Robert Meyner Reception Center, PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel. Deadline for reservation is April 1. The event will feature various foods, an open bar, gambling, a raffle and music by Tim McLoone and the Shirleys.
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Blood drive at local Red Cross Chapter April 2
      American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter, 1540 W. Park Ave., Tinton Falls, will hold a blood donor drive April 2 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Because the blood supply often drops to seriously low levels during the winter months, the Chapter is asking residents to consider donating soon. For an appointment, call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.pleasegiveblood.org.
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Flotilla to offer boating course in April, May
      Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 2-3, Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, will hold America's boating courseApril 5,May 3 or May 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Boat operators born in 1949 or later must have a N.J. Boating safety Certificate awarded upon satisfactory completion of the course. Fee is $55 per person for text and CD, certificate application and temporary certificate.
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