In the Arts
     "Summer Colors," an exhibit of artwork by exhibiting and associate members of the Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury, will open June 26 and run through July 29.
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Surfers’ event to feature surf movies, music, food
     Surfers’ Environmental Alliance (SEA) will hold its sixth annual "Summer Surf Kick-Off" June 27 from 5-9 p.m. at Las Olas Mexican Restaurant, (formerly Baja Mexi Grille), 401 Main St.
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Blood center announces July blood drives
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Volunteers sought for various opportunities
     The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County, Oakhurst section of Ocean Town­ship, is seeking a volunteer to as­sist se­niors with arts and crafts, menial cleri­cal/office work, entertainment, gar­dening, and/or help in the kitchen.
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Hot wheels
     CHRIS KELLY staff Beautiful weather, cool music and hot cars drew people to the Long Branch oceanfront for the class car show June 20. The modified engine block (bottom) of a 1974 Ford Thunderbird, owned by Dave Guetzlaff Sr.
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Community Bulletin Board
Long Branch library announces hours
     The Long Branch Free Public Library, 328 Broadway, has announced its new summer renovation schedule at its main branch and Elberon branch at 168 Lincoln Ave., Elberon section of Long Branch.
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Oxley issues warning
about requests for funds
     Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley has announced that his agency has received several calls from residents regarding telephone solicitation for funds for the Sheriff’s Office, and he is advising residents that the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office does not use telephone solicitations.
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Audubon evening bird
walk at Hook July 8
     The Monmouth County Audubon Soci­ety will hold an evening bird walk July 8 at 6 p.m. beginning at the visitor center at Sandy Hook. The free walk is open to both Audubon members and nonmem­bers.
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     CHRIS KELLY staff John Colucci, 16, of Monmouth Beach and Jeff Perez, 18, of West Long Branch check out the engine of Bob Strzelecki’s 1964 Ford Galaxy 500 at the Long Branch Classic Car Show on June 20.
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Oh, the places you’ll go
     JEFF GRANIT staff Michael Edwards (pointing) acknowledges the crowd as he proceeds to his seat.
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County park system
slates classes, musical
     The Monmouth County Park System will offer dog obedience classes for dogs age 4 months and older, with owners. The class will run for seven weeks, Mondays 6-6:55 p.m.
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College to offer courses for juniors, seniors
     Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown, will offer nine courses appropriate for high school juniors or seniors, to help improve skills and enhance college success.
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Capping off the year
     CHRIS KELLY staff Students graduating from Monmouth Regional High School, Tinton Falls, wait for the completion of their graduation ceremonies, held at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, June 18.
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Notes Around Town
     The township of Ocean will be holding its 12th annual July Fourth Celebration at Joe Palaia Park on the corner of Whalepond and Deal roads on July 2 from 5:30 p.m.
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Area residents complete academy’s basic course
     The Monmouth County Police Academy recently held its 67th graduation of the Basic Course for Police Officers. The basic course is offered twice a year and consists of 19 weeks of intensive training, with graduates gaining full police powers upon completion of the course.
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‘Governor’s School’
     Monmouth University, West Long Branch, will offer its 21st Governor’s School of Public Issues and the Future of New Jersey, June 27 beginning at 2 p.m.
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N.J. Rep. script-in-hand
series continues July 12
     New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, will continue its script-in-hand series with "Apostasy" by Gino DiIorio on July 12.
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Childhood cancer support
group to meet July 6
     The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Southern New Jersey/Shore Region and the Valerie Fund at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, have announced the creation of a family support group for parents and caretakers of children in the active treatment for any type of cancer.
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