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The staff of Sea Girt Animal Hospital will hold a Dog Wash Sept. 27 and 28 to benefit the pets left homeless by Hurricane Katrina. Dogs in need of a bath may be dropped off in the morning and picked up in the afternoon. Dogs must be current with their vaccinations.

A donation of $25 cash is requested and 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to shelters caring for animal victims of the hurricane and in support of efforts to reunite pets with their families. The staff is also collecting blankets, dog and cat food and other supplies until Sept. 28 to send to the facilities caring for the animals.

For a list of the items that are needed, log on to www.seagirtanimalhospital.com.

For an appointment for the Dog Wash, call (732) 449-9224. The hospital is located at 2129 Route 35 in Sea Girt, across from Wall Family Medical.

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Project EAT (Everyone Ate Today) is seeking schools, businesses, Scout troops and other organizations who want to help end hunger in Monmouth County. Project EAT is a food collection program in which participating groups collect food three or more times a year to help their local food pantries. It was established in 1994 by the Monmouth County Division of Social Services, Volunteers in Public Service Unit to meet the ever-growing need for nonperishable foods.

If your group can help, call Mary Ellen Hemenway at (732) 845-2073.

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Monmouth County children ages K-12 can play chess against New Jersey chess masters and experts in the sixth annual Chess Fest on the Asbury Park boardwalk. Children can watch or act as a piece in a human chess game.

Sponsored by Prevention First on Route 35 in Ocean, the free Sept. 24 event begins at 10 a.m. at Convention Hall in the Arcade. The first 75 registrants receive a free chess set and T-shirt. To register, contact Barbara Sprechman (732) 663-1800, ext. 211.

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The monthly meeting of the Greater Ocean Township Republican Club will take place on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Ocean Township Recreation Center, 615 W. Park Ave., Ocean. Republicans in Allenhurst, Deal, Interlaken and Loch Arbour are invited to attend. For information, call Fred Brody at (732) 643-0115.

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Monmouth Regional High School will hold its annual Strawberry Patch Craft Fair and Teen & Family Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school at 1 Norman J. Fields Way in Tinton Falls. The event will include craft making for teens and children, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. The $1 admission includes a door prize. For information, call (732) 544-0347.

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The Ocean Township Community 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held Oct. 1 starting at 9 a.m. in Joe Palaia Park. Proceeds benefit the Community Celebration Scholarship Fund. The $15 entry fee includes a T-shirt. For information, contact Donna at (732) 531-5000 ext. 401.

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On Oct. 1 and Nov. 12, the Monmouth County Genealogy Society will be offering its annual “Fall into Genealogy” workshop. The two-part workshop provides instruction on the numerous resources available for tracing one’s family history. The workshops will be held at the Eatontown Community Center, 68 Broad St., from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The registration fee is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. For more information, call Michelle at (732) 969-2652.