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LB 2.3 Butterfly Ball to benefit pediatric cancer patients
The Ashley Lauren Foundation will hold its fifth annual Butterfly Ball at 6 p.m. Feb. 20 at Ocean Place Resort & Spa, 1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch. Proceeds will support the programs of The Ashley Lauren Foundation, which assists pediatric cancer patients and their families through direct financial and material assistance. The Foundation also provides…
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Health Department investigating intestinal illness
FREEHOLD — Due to an increase in recent reports of gastrointestinal illnesses, the Monmouth County Health Department encourages adults and children to stay home if ill and to be diligent about hand washing, especially after using the bathroom and before eating. In recent days, Monmouth County has seen an increase in cases of gastrointestinal (GI)…
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Commission poses question about trees
The Ocean Township Shade Tree Commission is asking the public to think of five gifts it receives from trees. Humans derive many aesthetic, physical, environmental and financial benefits from trees. The Shade Tree Commission exercises control over the regulation, planting, care and control of trees and shrubbery located along the streets, public places and parks…
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LB 2.5 Elks to host dinner Feb. 5
The Long Branch Elks Lodge 742 will host its Friday Night Dinner from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 5 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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Artwork sought for Keyport GardenWalk contest
Artists are invited to submit original artwork, in all forms of media, for the fifth annual Keyport GardenWalk Art Contest. Submissions must be received by March 1. Entries will be judged by a nonpartisan panel of art and graphics professionals. The winning entry will become the property of Keyport GardenWalk and be used for publicity…
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Social work appointments available at library
Free social work appointments are available at the Long Branch Public Library at 328 Broadway. A Monmouth University School of Social Work intern will help clients learn about and navigate the social services system. To make an appointment, contact David Perez at [email protected] or 732-800-6504.
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(LB 2.4) Library offering services for veterans
The Long Branch Free Public Library at 328 Broadway will offer veterans the opportunity to access their benefits each Saturday, from 2-4 p.m., beginning Feb. 6. Stop by the library’s Technology and Career Center and learn how to access veteran benefits pertaining to education, health care, employment, budget help and military discounts and records. For…
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Eatontown library to host book sale
The Eatontown Public Library is currently hosting its Bi-annual Book Sale through Feb. 13 at 33 Broad St. Sale hours will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7-9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 2-5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday. The sale will feature over 3,000 books,…
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LB 1.27 Students bring cheer, toys to patients
LONG BRANCH — More than 20 students from Trinity Hall, an all-girls high school in the Catholic tradition in Middletown Township, visited Monmouth Medical Center to spread holiday cheer and deliver toys to patients in The Unterberg Children’s Hospital as part of their “Christmas Cheer for All to Hear” service project. During their visit, the…
