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Student notes

Congratulations to Margaret Morton, Oceanport, who was named to the Dean's List for the 2010 Spring quarter at DePaul University, Chicago. She graduated in June with a Bacelor of Fine Arts degree from the Theatre School.

Cool Reads for Hot Days

Beat the heat with some discussion about cool books. Join moderator Austin Gelzer at the Long Branch Free Public Library to talk about what you are reading, what you could be reading, and what you should be reading. Gelzer was an English teach in K-12 public schools as well as various colleges and universities including Hofstra and Adelphi. Discussions will take place on Tuesdays in August at 11 a.m. in the Community Room at the Long Branch Free Public Library.

This program is free and open to the public. For more info, please contact the Library at 732-222-3900 or visit www.lmxac.org/longbranch.

 

People, places & things

The Long Branch Elks will present National Wrestling Superstars All-Star Pro Wrestling on Sat., Aug. 7, 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch, featuring top TV stars. Tickets $19 adults, $17 kids and seniors. Call 732-888-1704.

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A Flea Market to benefit Deborah Hospital will be held Sat., Aug. 7, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, Memorial Parkway, Long Branch (rain date Sept. 11).

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A Flea Market to benefit Deborah Hospital will be held Sat., Aug. 7, 2010, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Elks Club, Memorial Parkway, Long Branch. $15 per table. To reserve space,call Mary, 732-693-8284 before Fri., July 23.

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The New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, will present the new drama "Sunlight," by Shawn White, through August 8, Thursdays and Fridays, 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $40. For information and reservations, call 732-229-3166 or visit njrep.org.

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The Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean will present the 34th Annual Italian Festival Aug. 11-Aug. 15, starting at 5 p.m. every day, featuring rides, games, raffles, contests, music and more. Free admission. Fireworks Fri., Aug. 13, 9 p.m. For info, visit iaato.com.

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The Blue Star Mothers of the Jersey Shore will hold a Day at the Races Sun., Aug. 29, 11:30-6 p.m. at Monmouth Park Racetrack. Adults $35 (inc. private picnic area, admission, program and barbecue lunch), children under 12 $15. Tickets must be purchased by Aug. 13. Contact Dawn Nicolato, 732-500-4537.

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Long Branch High School Classes of 1969 & 1970 will have a joint weekend celebration August 13, 14 and 15 to mark their 40th and 41st class reunions. If you have not received your invitation or want more information e-mail Marion Smeriglio at marionrules@comcast.net or call 732-222-6296.

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Lavinia Mount Circle of Old First United Methodist is sponsoring a sunset cruise of Seastreak around the Statue of Liberty and Manhatten Island on Sat., Aug. 14. Ship departs 7:30 and returns 10 p.m. from First Ave., Atlantic Highlands. Barber-shop style acapella entertainment by the Garden State Quartet. $55 per person. For info, call Louise, 732-229-0447.

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!!! The Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center invites parents and community members to join them on Monday, August 16, 6-8 p.m., for their monthly Community Parent Advisory Board meeting, at 279 Broadway, Suite 301, Long Branch. The Board meets monthly to network and share ideas on how to become more involved at the Family Success Center by assisting with programs and outreach events. Babysitting and dinner are provided. For more information, contact Jessica Cofone at 732-571-1670, Jessica@lbc4help.org, or visit the Long Branch Concordance web site at www.lbc4help.org.

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Neptune Legion Post 346 will hold a Golf Tournament and Steak Bake on Mon., Aug. 16 at Fort Monmouth Sun Eagles Golf Course. $150. Call 1-848-207-7299 or 732-619-0277.

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The Old Guard of Long Branch is planning a trip to Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, on Tue., Aug. 17. Price is $30 and you receive $30 slot play on arrival. Bus leaves Port Au Peck Firehouse, Oceanport, at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 6:45 p.m. For reservations and information, call Raymond Mancini 732-222-3196.

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The 16th Annual Ned Robinson Memorial Golf Outing will be held Fri., Aug. 20, at Old Orchard Country Club, Monmouth Road, Eatontown, to benefit the Ned Robinson Memorial Scholarship Fund. Golf lunch and dinner $250, cocktails and dinner $65. Make checks payable to RBC/Ned Robinson Memorial Fund, PO Box 8431, Red Bank NJ 07701. For more information, contact Dick Robinson, 732-542-9165; John Robinson, 732-320-8464; Frank Robinson, 732-747-2280; or Nedscramble@hotmail.com.

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!!! Jody Joseph will perform a house concert to benefit the Arts Coalition of Asbury Park at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at 1115 Sunset Drive, Asbury Park. Fancy desserts and champagne, wine and beer will be available starting at 7 p.m. Tickets, are $50 per person, and include the concert, food and drinks. For more information, visit www.artscap.com.

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The Long Branch High School Class of 1960 will hold its 50th reunion on August 21. For information, email wilsonsicecream@comcast.net.

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!!! A ten-mile Walk-a-Thon to benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., will be held on Sat., Aug. 21, 7 a.m. at the north end of the Asbury Park Boardwalk, sponsored by Living Word Christian Ministries. To volunteer to walk or to sponsor a walker at $1 a mile, call 732-775-1947.

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Long Branch High School Class of 1965 will hold its 45th Class Reunion at Charley's Ocean Grill Restaurant, 29 Avenel Blvd, Long Branch on Saturday, August 21, 7-11 p.m. If interested in attending, please email Janice Petrella Walsh at walshn123@mac.com or Anita Williams, 732-222-4921 for further information. Please spread the word to classmates.

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The Atlantic Highlands High School Class of 1960 will stage its 50-year reunion starting at 1 p.m., Aug. 21 at the home of Jerry and Joan Mason, Sleepy Hollow Rd., Middletown. There is no charge. To RSVP, call Louise Donoghue at 732-872-6245 and respond by mail to at AHHS Class of 1960, PO Box 50, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716.

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The Charlie Cook Memorial Golf Outing, presented by Long Branch BPOE Elks Lodge #742, will be held Sept. 3, at Pebble Creek Golf Course. Golf and food $125; Food only $45. Reserve and pay by Aug. 27. Call 732-222-9742.

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The 66th reunion of the Long Branch High School June Class of 1944 will be held on Sun., Sept. 26, at Branches, Monmouth Road, West Long Branch. If you do not receive an invitation, please call Vivian, 732-222-2552.

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Christ the King Happy Travelers have a limited number of seats still available for their October 2-10 bus trip to Branson, Missouri. Price includes bus, hotel, seven shows and some meals. For more information please call Barbara at 732-222-6005 or Mickey, 732-222-1309.

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!!! The West Long Branch Leisure Club is sponsoring a trip to Cape Cod for five days and four nights, Oct. 4-8. Cost is $469 and includes four breakfasts and dinners, visits to Martha's Vineyard, Hyannis, Sandwich, JFK Museum and more. Call Annette (Blondie), 732-935-0992 or 732-539-4076 for more details.

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Every Friday the Monmouth County SPCA Vogel Animal Care Center, 260 Wall St., Eatontown, holds a walk-in Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic from 10:30-2:00 p.m. Services include: Rabies, distemper shots for cats & dogs ($20 each shot); heartworm testing for dogs ($28); Bordella Vaccination ($20); FIV & Feline Leukemia combination tests ($38) and microchipping for dogs & cats ($35). For more info, call 732-542-3125.

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BPO Elks Lodge 742, Long Branch (150 Garfield Ave.) offers Friday night dinners the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, featuring a salad bar and new specials menu.

The third Friday of every month spaghetti dinner features homemade meatballs, chicken parm, baked ziti, sausage, peppers and onions and much more. All you can eat $7. 6-7:30 p.m.

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Long Branch Shore Socials Ballroom Dancing (ages 45 and up) meets every Monday, 7-10 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, 150 Garfield Ave. Donation $10, includes coffee and cookies. Call 848-448-4666 for information.

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Eatontown Elks Lodge #2402, 216 Broad Street, Eatontown holds monthly dinners the first and third Friday of each month, from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $7. First Friday dinner is Roast Beef, third Friday meal varies. Free delivery for Senior Housings in Eaton-town and Oceanport area. For takeout orders, call 732-542-9735 the day of the dinner, as early as 2 p.m.

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Christ the King parish at Star of the Sea Church, in the rear of the chapel on Chelsea Avenue, Long Branch, has a clothing room which is open on Tuesdays from 2-5 p.m. and offers free slightly used men, women, and children's seasonal clothing. Shoes, ties, belts, and accessories are also available. All of these items are free and those in need are welcome to take whatever they need.

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Kensington Court holds a free support group for families of assisted living, Alzheimer's unit residents and members of adult day care, the second Wednesday of each month, 7-8:30pm at 864 Shrewsbury Ave.., Tinton Falls. For more info, call 732-784-2406.

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The Long Branch Chapter of the AARP meets the first Wednesday of every month, 1:30 p.m., at the Long Branch Senior Center, 85 Second Ave. Members and visitors welcome.

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The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) meets every third Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the West Long Branch Community Center on Locust Avenue. All active and retired federal employees are welcome. For information, call MJ at 732-222-6651.

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Free Blood Pressure Screenings are held at the main branch of the Long Branch Public Library, 328 Broadway, on the first Tuesday of each month, 5:00-7:30 p.m. For more information, call 732-222-3900.

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Dalahast Lodge, Swedish-American organization, meets the second Friday of each month (except July and August) at 7:30 pm at Luther Memorial Church, Tinton Falls. Membership is open to all Scandinavians and all non-Nordic ancestry individuals who are committed to promoting the heritage and culture. For general and membership info, contact Cherstin Peterson 732-530-9531 or visit www.vasaorder.com

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Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 992 Broadway, West Long Branch, has a Community Clothes Closet that is open the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 8:30-10:30 a.m. They offer clothing, shoes, accessories, and more in sizes infant to adult for men and women. All who are in need are welcome to view the collection of new and clean gently used clothing. Take what you need for you and your immediate family at no cost whatsoever.

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The Affordable Housing Alliance, 59 Broad Street, Eatontown, is now providing Post-Purchase Workshop and Foreclosure Counseling, Budgeting, Mortgage Delinquency Counseling, and Money Management. For information, call 732-389-2958.

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Transplant Support Group Meeting - every second Tuesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. For anyone who is awaiting a transplant, has had a transplant or anyone interested in organ donor awareness. For more information, please call 732-450-1271.