Chelsea Senior Living resident Marguerite Hill (l-r), St. Anthony Church members Micki White, Marge Seufert and Mary Mazzacco, and Chelsea residents Theresa Acerra and Claire Scudiery look over items donated to the Craft Buddies Club of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Red Bank. The blankets, hats and other times were knitted and crocheted by the residents of Chelsea, Tinton Falls, and will be given to preemies, seriously ill children, hospice patients and others who need them this winter and to U. S. soldiers serving overseas. Red Bank Chapter of Deborah will sponsor a bus trip to Trump's Taj Mahal Casino, Atlantic City, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20. The bus will depart from Shrewsbury Plaza, Route 35 and Shrewsbury Avenue. The cost is $30, with a $22 casino giveback and $5 toward food. For more information, call 732- 542-3247.

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The Garden Club of Fair Haven will participate in Monmouth Museum's annual holiday tree-decorating event, with the club's theme being "Celestial Fantasy." The club's next meeting will be held Dec. 3 at the youth center, where members will enjoy a holiday luncheon. For more information, call 732- 530-3652.

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A Gingerbread Village Bazaar will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at Church of the Holy Communion, River Road and Church Street, Fair Haven. The event will also feature a raffle, gift auction and trash and treasure. Luncheon will be served. For more information, call Georgette at 732-741-7287.

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The nonprofit Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Foundation will host a yard sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21 at 2 Cherry Hill Road, Holmdel. The group provides support services to SJS victims and families. The sale will feature clothing, holiday decorations, toys and other items. There will be a $1 bag sale Nov. 21. To donate or for more information, call Darlene at 908-770-4769.

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The Monmouth Center for World Religions and Ethical Thought and the Social Action Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County will present "Music of Thanksgiving: Voices of Different Faiths Raised in Joy and Gratitude" 4 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft section of Middletown. Children are encouraged to attend and participate, and refreshments will be served after the performance. For more information, call the congregation at 732-747-0707.

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The Montagues and the Capulets have been fiercely rehearsing their fight scenes this fall in preparation for Red Bank Regional High School Theater Company's production of William Shakespeare's timeless and romantic masterpiece "Romeo and Juliet" this weekend.

Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20; 7:30 p.m on Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22, with a final matinee performance Sunday, Nov. 23.

Ticket prices are $10; $8 for students and senior citizens. Tickets will be sold at the door or may be reserved by calling 732-842-8504, ext. 227. Red Bank Regional is located at 101 Ridge Road, Little Silver.

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The Seniors of Little Silver will hold their annual holiday luncheon at 1 p.m. Dec. 16 at the clubhouse, Church Street. Reservations are required for the free luncheon for members, and must be made by Dec. 10. For reservations, call Diane at 732-741-6932 or Dorothy at 732-741-6687. There will be a $5 gift (wrapped, please) exchange for members wishing to participate, and there will also be a book sale. Markham Place School children will present seasonal music.

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Oceanport First Aid & Rescue Squad, 2 Pemberton Ave., will hold its annual holiday bazaar, vendor show and chance auction 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 13. The squad is also selling fresh-cut Christmas trees, wreaths, grave blankets and food. For more information, call 732-859-5011.

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The annual Reaching All in Need Everyday (RAINE) gala cocktail party will be held 7-11 p.m. Dec. 11 at Jacques Catering, 500 Palmer Ave., North Middletown. The nonprofit RAINE assists local families in need by providing meals, holiday dinners, and Christmas gifts to others. The gala costs $25 per person. For tickets, call Barbara at 908-601-3528.