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Congratulations to Ryan Boyd of Oceanport, an Exercise Science & Sports Studies major, who was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2011 semester at Rutgers University.

People, places & things

The Monmouth County Wellness Education Center will sponsor a workshop on ADHD, "Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta... Are they safe? Are they necessary?" on Thur., May 19, 7 p.m. at the Sea Bright Public Library, 1097 Ocean Ave., Long Branch. Seating is limited. Please call 732-229-1649 to register.
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Homemade Manhattan Clam Chowder is coming to the Long Branch Elks, Garfield and Memorial Parkway, on Fri., May 20. Call ahead to reserve a quart for $5, 732-618-3809. This is in conjunction with their all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, with salad, chicken parm, sausage, peppers and onions, homemade meatballs, pasta fagioli. baked ziti, spaghetti, dessert and coffee/tea. ($7 per person.).
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St. Jerome Rosary Altar Society is sponsoring BUNCO Night Friday, May 20 in the church hall at 254 Wall Street, West Long Branch. Doors open at 6 p.m., Bunco starts at 7 p.m. Learn how to play Bunco and meet new friends. There will also be a a silent auction, dessert and coffee, and prizes. Donation at door $5.
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The Christ the King Parish Yard Sale, will be Saturday, May 21, (rain date Saturday, June 4) on Second Ave, Long Branch, in the parking lot next to Star of the Sea Church. Spaces available for $15 each or two for $25. Vendors welcome. To reserve space contact Mary at 732-222-3216 or Marianne at 732-531-4272.
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Jersey Shore Rose Society will hold a meeting on May 21 in the Community Room, Kensington Court Assisted Living Facility, 864 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls. Beginner clinic 12:30-1:30 p.m.; main meeting with speaker Pat Shanley, President, Manhattan Rose Society, 1:30-3:30 p.m. For meeting info, call 732-688-4282 or visit www.jsroses. com.
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St. George Church, Asbury Park, will host their Fourth Annual Food and Wine Tasting Event, 'A Taste of the Shore' on Monday, May 23, at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, 6-10 p.m.. Tickets are $60 each, or two for $100. For information please call 732-775-2777.
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On May 26, the Oceanport Garden Club members will meet at 9 a.m. at the Old Wharf House, Main St., Oceanport to carpool for a trip to Little Egg Harbor to visit the Ranault Vineyard for a tour, wine tasting and lunch. For more information call Marie at 732-222-9119.
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The Friends of Long Branch Free Public Library will hold their Annual Business Meeting at Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant, Long Branch, on Wed., June 1, 6:30 p.m. $34, includes buffet. Long Branch author Arleen Mavorah will hold a book signing. RSVP by May 27. For more info, contact the Long Branch library, 732-222-3900 or www. lmxac.org/longbranch.
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The New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, will present the comic-thriller "Night Train," by John Biguent, through May 29, Thurs and Fri., 8 p.m., Sat. 3 and 8 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m. Tickets $40. For tickets or information call 732-229-3166 or visit www.njrep.org.
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The United Methodist Men and Youth of Old First United Methodist Church will sponsor a free spaghetti dinner in their fellowship hall, Locust Ave., West Long Branch, on June 3, 6-7:30 p.m. Families and anyone who would like to come are welcome. Includes dinner, beverage, salad and dessert. For further information, call the church office at 732-222-4232.
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Asbury United Methodist Church, 61 Atlantic Ave., North Long Branch, will hold an Indoor/Outdoor "Door Buster" Garage/Rummage Sale on Sat, June 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine. Featuring furniture, housewares, clothes, toys, books, etc. The proceeds benefit the church's mission and the ministry in the surrounding Long Branch community.
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Old First Church United Methodist Women will hold a bus trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see Noel Coward's comedy "Blythe Spirit" on June 8. Price is $78 and includes a full course meal, show, transportation, tips and taxes. Bus leaves the church parking lot, Wall St. and Locust Ave., West Long Branch, at 9:30 sharp. For info, call Ruth, 732-229-1562.
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A bus trip to Resorts Casino, Atlantic City, will be held Thur., June 16. Cost is $41, which includes transportation, buffet, Broadway Show "42nd Street," and $5 slot play. Bus leaves from Star of the Sea Church Parking Lot, Chelsea and Second Ave., Long Branch, at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 8 p.m. For reservations and information call Millie D'Amico at 732-870-9028.
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The Old Guard of Long Branch is planning a trip to Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, on Tue., June 21. Price is $33 and you receive $30 slot play on arrival. Bus leaves Port Au Peck Firehouse, Oceanport, at 9:30 a.m. and returns 6:45 p.m. For reservations and information, call Raymond Mancini, 732-222-3196.
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Red Bank Senior Women's Club is sponsoring a trip to Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, on June 28, with she show "Best of Broadway." Cost $25. For reservations, call 732-493-1926 or 732-728-9361.
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Red Bank Senior Women's Club is sponsoring a five-day trip, Sept. 5-9, to "Rocking Horse Resort" in Ulster Count, NY. $574, includes transportation, gratuity, taxes, 3 meals each day and more. All day activities, indoor-outdoor pool, sauna, paddle boat, trivia games, bingo, prizes, happy hour, live entertainment. $100 deposit required. For more information, call 732-493-1926 or 732-728-4361.
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Christ The King Parish will present a 12 day/10 night trip to the Scenic Lake District, Venice, Capri and more from Oct. 5-16. Price is $2,805.60 per person, dbl. occ. and includes departure tax and fuel surcharge, dinner with wine all but two days, and buffet breakfast daily. For info, call Mickie, 732-870-2981.
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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 and Distemper shots, $28; Bordatella $28; Feline Leukemia/FIV, $40; Heartworm Testing, $38; and microchip $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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Oakhurst VFW 2226, 212 Norwood Ave., Ocean Township, holds Monday Night Dinners on the first and third Monday of each month, at 6 p.m. $7 per person; RSVP by the Saturday before, 732-531-7795. They also hold Sunday Breakfast on the second and fourth Sunday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon. $6.
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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 1-4 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 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. For information, call MJ at 732-222-6651.
All active and retired federal employees are welcome.
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The Long Branch Chapter of Deborah Hospital Foundation meets the third Tuesday of every month, 1 p.m., at the Lutheran Church, Locust Ave. and Broadway, West Long Branch. Refreshments are served.
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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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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.
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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.