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Elks to host dinner April 1
The Long Branch Elks Lodge 742 will host its Friday Night Dinner from 6-8 p.m. April 1 at 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch. Choices include baked chicken or fried fish, shrimp or chicken with french fries and coleslaw. The cost is $8 per person. For more information, call 732-222-9742.
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Blood pressure screening available at library
The Long Branch Public Library will host a Free Blood Pressure Screening from 3-4 p.m. April 4 at 328 Broadway. The service is provided by the City of Long Branch Health Department and the VNA of Central New Jersey. A nurse will check your blood pressure and can answer general health questions in a quiet,…
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‘Butterfly Ball’ raises funds to help children fighting cancer
The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s fifth annual Butterfly Ball at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch was deemed a success as it raised awareness of the Foundation’s mission and funds for its many programs. According to a press release, hundreds of attendees enjoyed an evening of fine food, drink and Gatsby-themed entertainment on…
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Beauty Ball set for April 16
The Beauty Foundation for Cancer Care will present the 10th annual Beauty Ball at 6:30 p.m. April 16 at the Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Honorees will include Paul Sansone Sr. and Susan Villapiano. The event is for adults 21 and older and will feature live, silent…
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Celebrate Library’s Centennial with a community service collection
To celebrate Long Branch’s Main Library’s 100th year serving the community of Long Branch, “100 things” will be collected each month to donate to community organizations. For the month of March dry snacks (chips, nuts, granola bars, jerky, etc.) will be collected for military personnel stationed abroad. All items will be donated to Eagles Up!…
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Metuchen’s Preschool of Rock sets album release party
Michael & The Rockness Monsters will present an album release party of original kids music from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 19 at Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. The cost is $10; children under 1 free; all families receive a full-length Michael & The Rockness Monsters CD. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2494538 or at…
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Trio indicted for 2011 murder, home invasions
A Monmouth County grand jury returned a 15-count indictment on March 14 charging three people for their respective roles in three 2011 home invasion robberies, including one that led to the murder of a Freehold Township man, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Ellis W. Goodson, 38, of Neptune, Ranu Sinha, 36, of…
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Mister G to perform March 27
The Axelrod Performing Arts Center will host Mister G in concert at 11 a.m. March 27 at 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park. The Latin Grammy nominee will perform songs from his “The Mitzvah Bus” album. Mister G is a leading figure in the world of children’s music. The cost is $10 per person. For more…
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Easter event at Long Branch Elks Lodge
The Long Branch Elks Lodge #742 will hold a lunch with the Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. on March 19 at 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch. The cost is $8 for adults; free to all children 10 years old and under. The meal includes chicken nuggets, fries and drink.
