'The Lucky Name' fundraiser Feb. 26
      The Newcomers' Club of Rumson, Fair Haven, Little Silver and Shrewsbury will hold its annual "The Lucky Name" 6:30- 10:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at McLoone's Pier House, Long Branch. The fundraiser for Parents of Autistic Children (POAC) will showcase local merchants and their donations. It will include cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, auctions, a 50/50 and grand raffle prize.
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Boating safety classes offered by Flotilla 26
      U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 26 will offer adult boating safety courses 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14 at Shrewsbury Hose Company No. 1, 783 Broad St.; and 7-10 p.m. March 17, 24 and 31 at Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, 128 Ocean Ave. (students must attend all three classes).
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Emmanuel Baptist marks 75th year
      The Emmanuel Baptist Church of Tinton Falls, Cherry Street, is holding a 75th anniversary celebration March 4-8. Weeknight services will begin at 7 p.m. March 4-7. A celebration banquet will be held at noon March 8 at the Sheraton Eatontown. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Edward Harper of Macedonia Baptist Church of Lakewood.
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Evening with Maya Angelou Feb. 25
      An evening with poet Maya Angelou will be 6 p.m. Feb. 25 at Brookdale Community College's Collins Arena, Lincroft section of Middletown (doors open 5 p.m.). Angelou is a poet, educator, author, actress and historian. Tickets are $10, and $5 for Brookdale staff. Brookdale students receive one ticket free with valid ID.
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Workshop, lunch for nurses Feb. 25 at BCC
      Brookdale Community College (BCC), Lincroft section of Middletown, will host a workshop/luncheon for nurses during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The program by the Eating Disorders Program at Monmouth Psychological Associates, Tinton Falls, will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 25.
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HealthSouth offers support groups
      HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tinton Falls, 2 Centre Plaza, is offering several support groups to the community free of charge. The New Jersey Stroke Activity Center group meets 2-4 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month. For more information, call 732-460-6743. The amputee support group meets 1:30-3:30 p.m.
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HABcore 'Gold Rush' fundraiser Feb. 19
      HABcore, Red Bank, will host a "Gold Rush" fund-raising party 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at The Woman's Club of Red Bank, 164 Broad St. Attendees may bring old, unwanted or broken jewelry — white and yellow gold or platinum— to be assessed by a representative from Ashford & Grace Fine Jewelers, and paid in cash. Pieces, single earrings, broken clasps are OK.
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