Community Bulletin Board
Italian-American group
to host casino trip
     The Italian American Men’s Association (IAMA) Ladies Auxiliary, Long Branch, will sponsor a bus trip to Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, Aug. 28 from 2-11 p.m. The cost is $20, with a $10 return. The bus will leave from the IAMA, 195 W. End Ave.
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     GLORIA STRAVELLI The yellow ribbons that have shown up at borough parks were placed as a reminder of Patrolman Brian Ellis, an Army Reservist who was called to active duty. He expects to be deployed to Iraq.
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     CHRISTINE VARNO Long Branch Library renovations are expected to be completed in December.
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Notes Around Town
     The Monmouth Beach Day and kids’ day celebration will be held in Griffin Street Park Sept. 11. Soccer games will start at 8 a.m. and a morning snack shack will be serving up breakfast items.
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‘Best of the Fillies’
at track Aug. 27
     The Monmouth Park charity ball committee will present "The Best of the Fillies" Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport. The luncheon and fashion show will be held in the Turf Room, and donation is $50.
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In the Arts
     The New Jersey Repertory Company, located at the Lumia Theatre, 179 Broadway in Long Branch, will present the New Jersey premiere of "Whores," written by Lee Blessing, Oct. 9 through Nov. 14.
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Volunteers needed for
Fun Day, other efforts
     The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County, 1900 Route 35, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, is seeking volunteers to help with Family Fun Day Aug. 20 from 4:15-6:15 p.m. in Red Bank.
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Word on the Street
     Do you think Gov. McGreevey should have resigned from office as a result of his affair?
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