'Partnering With Your Doctor' program Jan. 26
      The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, will present "Partnering With Your Doctor," a free educational program offering advice on how to make the most out of a doctor's visit, 9-11 a.m. Jan. 26 at Kensington Court, 864 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls (alternate date is Feb. 23).
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Talk about cervical cancer slated for Jan. 23
      The Wellness Community will present "What Every Woman Should Know About Cervical Cancer" Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. at 613 Hope Road, Eatontown. Dr. Nicholas Taylor, gynecologic oncologist, will discuss the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cervical cancer as well as the latest information on the HPV vaccine. Light dinner will be provided.
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Asperger's syndrome group to meet Jan. 16
      Asperger's Syndrome Education Network (ASPEN) will meet Jan. 16 from 7-9 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Road, Manalapan. Representatives from various day camps, sleep-away camps and summer programs in Monmouth County will be on hand.
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Park system's ceramics classes continue Jan. 10
      The Monmouth County Park System still has openings in classes offered at itsCreative Arts Center at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. Advanced wheel-thrown pottery for adults, advanced techniques session, will be held Thursdays, Jan. 10-Feb. 21, 7-10 p.m. The cost is $140 per person.
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VFW to remember those lost on the Dorchester
      The 65th anniversary remembrance service for the four U.S. Army chaplains and the USAT (U.S.Army Transport ship) Dorchester will be observed Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. at Middletown Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2179, 1 Veterans Lane and Route 36, Port Monmouth section of Middletown.
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Winter weather safety guide available online
      The New Jersey State Police Office of Emergency Management has created a Web site that provides information on a variety of winter topics, including stormrelated information. The Winter Weather Safety Guide can be accessed by going to the Web site www.state.nj.us/njoem/plan/ winter.html.
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Audubon to hold meeting, bird walk in February
      The Monmouth County Audubon Society will hold its next meeting Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, White Street, Red Bank. Princeton University professor Martin Wikelski will present "Songbird Migration: Tracking Individual Birds Between Continents." The public is welcome, and refreshments will be provided.
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NOTES AROUND TOWN
      The Oceanport Garden Club will hold its next meeting Jan. 24 at the Old Wharf House, EastMain Street, Oceanport.Members will craft valentines fromdried flowers for distribution to veterans hospitals. Some of the topics to be covered in 2008 include perennials, seedlings and butterflies. For more information, call (732) 547-7233.
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