Philoptochos Society annual luncheon Oct. 27       The nonprofit St. George Greek Orthodox Church Philoptochos Society, Asbury Park, will hold its annual luncheon, "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," Oct. 27 at 11:30 a.m. at Ocean Place Resort, Long Branch. The event features a musical fashion show performed by Journey Productions, and a Chinese aucti... More ... Dorothy Parker Day Oct. 14 in Long Branch       LONG BRANCH - - The life of Dorothy Parker, world-renowned poet, writer and critic - and Long Branch native - will be celebrated in a unique way Sunday, Oct. 14. More ... Dorothy Parker Day going to the dogs Oct. 14       LONG BRANCH - Dorothy Parker adored her dogs; to the annoyance of many she was rarely seen without them. So as part of the one-day Dorothy Parker Day celebration, the organizing committee is sponsoring a dog walk Oct. 14 beginning at 2:30 p.m. More ... Beach Sweeps set for Oct. 20       SANDY HOOK - Clean Ocean Action (COA) invites organizations and citizens to participate in the 22nd annual Fall Beach Sweeps Oct. 20 at sites along the New Jersey coast from Old Bridge to Cape May. The sweeps begin at 9 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. More ... Breeders' Cup 5K Oct. 20       Big time road racing will return to Monmouth Park Racetrack on Saturday, Oct. 20, when the Breeders' Cup FanFest 5K takes place. Presented in conjunction with the Jersey Shore Running Club, the 5K will feature a unique course starting in Monmouth Park winding through the borough of Oceanport and W... More ...