In the Arts
     Several local performing arts groups will present "Holiday Fantasia," a program of song, dance and fun Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. at the Paramount Theater at Convention Hall on the boardwalk in Asbury Park.
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Registration for SCAN classes ends Dec. 18
     The SCAN Learning Center, Monmouth Mall, Eatontown, is now accepting registration for its winter semester through Dec. 18.
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‘Holiday Safety Fair,’ party offered at center
     Monmouth Medical Center, and the Long Branch Police Department will present a "Holiday Safety Fair" Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hospital’s lobby, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch.
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‘Harmony with Brass’ concert slated for Dec. 7
     The nonprofit Chorus of the Atlantic, Red Bank, will present its annual Christmas show, "Harmony with Brass" Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. at Ocean Township High School, 550 W.
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Lecture by ‘Global Mom’ author slated for Dec. 13
     The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation will welcome author Lana Noone for a lecture Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. The program will be held at the Vietnam Era Educational Center, Holmdel. Admission is a $5 donation per person.
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Community Bulletin Board
Holiday party for ESL students Dec. 11
     The MAECOM Adult School, 100 Tornillo Road, Tinton Falls, will hold its annual holiday party for its ESL (English as a Second Language) classes Dec. 11. The event will feature the food and culture of various countries represented by the students.
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Community Bulletin Board
Lions’ Christmas tree sale now under way
     The Eatontown Lions are holding a Christmas tree sale, with proceeds benefiting the local charities the Lions support. The tree lot is at the southeast corner of Monmouth Mall adjacent to the Mobil Station on Route 35 south, Eatontown.
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Annual lantern tour in Shrewsbury Dec. 5, 6
     The 14th annual "Lantern Tour at the Historic Four Corners" will take place Dec. 5 and 6 at 8 p.m., beginning at the parish house at Christ Church, Episcopal, 380 Sycamore Ave.
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Red Bank Deborah holiday event Dec. 14
     Red Bank Chapter of Deborah Hospital Foundation will hold its annual holiday and Christmas luncheon Dec. 14 at 12:30 p.m. at Deal Golf & Country Club, Roseld Avenue.
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Choir’s annual Christmas concert Dec. 14
     The choir of First Presbyterian Church at Red Bank-Tower Hill, Harding Road, will hold its annual Christmas concert Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. A free-will offering will be taken.
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Community Bulletin Board
Red Bank Humanists to meet Dec. 14
     The Red Bank Humanists will hold its next meeting Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. at House of Coffee, 10 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. The meeting is free and open to the public.
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Notes Around Town
     When the Little Silver Borough Council approved the transfer of a surplus of $10,000 from the legal account to cover a shortage in the shade tree account on Monday night, state Senate Co-President John O.
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Scouts’ Western Hoe Down Dance Dec. 5
     Junior Girl Scout Troop 877 of St. James School, Red Bank, will hold a Western Hoe Down Dance Dec. 5 from 7-9 p.m. at Swimming River School, 220 Hance Ave.
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Salvation Army launches online giving programs
     The Salvation Army, Union, has an­nounced two new online giving programs available on its Web site, www.salvationarmynewjersey.org. "Angel Giving Tree" and "Ring2Help" will allow residents to support the less fortunate during the holiday season.
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