Alumni sought for
50-year class reunion
     The classes of January and June 1955 of East Side High School, Newark, will hold a 50-year class reunion Oct. 1, 2005, at Lakeside Manor, 410 Route 36, Hazlet.
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In the Arts
     The Monmouth County Arts Council will hold a July 1 benefit reception and film premiere of the surf documentary "Riding Giants," directed by Stacy Peralta and starring Laird Hamilton, Greg Noll and Jeff Clark, at the Clearview Cinema in Red Bank.
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On Campus
     Soucarina Lezin, Ocean Township, was recently named a winner of a 2004 Buck Smith Memorial Scholarship Award in the amount of $2,000. The scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who will attend Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, and is based on academic excellence and civic involvement.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
raffle tickets now on sale
     Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County (BBBS), Eatontown, will hold a raffle to raise funds for its mentoring programs, with the drawing July 17.
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Volunteers needed for June 19 Red Bank run
     The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, needs volunteers to work the finish line at a June 19 race in Red Bank, and giving water to runners throughout the race. Time will be from 6:30 a.m.-noon.
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Notes Around Town
     Long Branch is presenting "Sizzling Summer 2004" as part of its Centennial Celebration and will be kicking off the festivities Sunday from 9 a.m.
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Local students win prizes
in ‘Poets in the Parks’
     The Monmouth County Park System has announced the winners of its "Poets in the Parks" contest for youngsters ages 7-12 and teenagers.
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Screenings, programs
     Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, will offer several programs at SCAN Learning Center during July, be­ginning with a Parkinson’s disease sup­port group meeting July 6.
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