Phil Hinck, Monmouth Beach, recently received The Odd Fellows Spirit Award from The Arthritis Foundation, New Jersey Chapter, at its 2008 Arthritis Foundation’s Volunteer Recognition Event. The award recognizes a volunteer who embodies the “spirit” of the Arthritis Foundation. Hinck is Jersey Shore race director who got involved with the Arthritis Foundation through its winter Jingle Bell Run/Walk. He helped coordinate the first Jingle Bell Run/Walk in Lake Como, which has expanded to three other sites this year. aAsbury United Methodist Church, 61 Atlantic Ave., North Long Branch, will hold its Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22. It will feature pictures with Santa, stocking stuffers, toys, crafts, new items, jewelry, baked goods and other items. Breakfast and lunch will be available. For more information, call 732-263- 9128.
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Reformation Lutheran Church, 992 Broadway, West Long Branch, will welcome the 50-piece Greater Shore Concert Band performing holiday music at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Director will be James Bast. The public is invited, and refreshments will be provided. A free-will offering will be taken. For more information, call 732- 229-9180.
Team Shirley from Ocean Township recently raised $7,000 during their participation in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk ’08 at Little Silver Park, Point Pleasant Beach. The 18-person Team Shirley was led by team captain Danielle Horowitz, 7. *****
The St. Luke’s United Methodist Church on Broadway is hosting a free Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 27 from noon to 2:30 p.m. For more information, or to inquire about volunteering or making a donation, call 732- 229-9398 or 732-979-8720.
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The St. Luke’s United Methodist Church on Broadway is hosting a free Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 27 from noon to 2:30 p.m. For more information, or to inquire about volunteering or making a donation, call 732- 229-9398 or 732-979-8720.
Next Generation Preschool, 1 Corbett Way, Eatontown, will host an open house 1-4 Nov. 22, followed by a child-made Thanksgiving meal at 11 a.m. Nov. 26. Both events are free, and families are welcome to visit during the fest to see the children and teachers in action. For more information, call Mauri Ann at 732-544- 0238.
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St. Dorothea’s Church, Broad Street, Eatontown, will hold a craft fair to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 22. The event will feature homemade items, vendors and refreshments. Admission is free. For more information, call the church at 732-542- 0148.
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Steve Conte & The Crazy Truth will perform at 11 p.m. Nov. 28 at Brighton Bar, 121 Brighton Ave., Long Branch. Also appearing will be Earl Slick & Frankenstein. For more information, call 732-229-9676 or visit www.myspace.com/thebrigtonbar.
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The United Methodist Women of Old First United Methodist Church on Locust Avenue in West Long Branch will hold their Christmas Bazaar Dec. 5 and 6 from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. and will cost $6.
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The Long Branch Public Library on Broadway is hosting a free classical winter concert Dec. 1 and classical soprano Carly Mellvaine, a member of the National Chorale, will be singing a mix of opera, modern pop and traditional winter songs. For more information call 732-222- 3900 or visit the Web site at www.lmxac.org/longbranch.