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Maureen King, (l-r) wife of the late Long Branch Sgt. Patrick King, and race director Phil Hinck, Long Branch, of Jersey Shore Running Club at the 10th Annual Sgt. Pat's 5K race and walk held in the spring. This week the club announced proceeds from the event: $5,000 was donated to Holiday Express and $13,209.64 was donated to Long Branch PBA Local 10.

Ocean Township High School's West Park Players will present "The Laramie Project" Nov. 1-4. Performances will be Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2, at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10, $8 seniors/students. The production will take place in the high school auditorium, 550 W. Park Ave., Oakhurst. For more information, visit www.westparkplayers.com or call (732) 531-5650.

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The ladies auxiliary of the Italian American Memorial Association, 195 West End Ave., Long Branch, will hold a gift auction Nov. 3 beginning at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Donation is $10. Individuals must be age 18 or older to attend. For tickets or more information, call Susan at (732) 870- 1397, Loretta at (732) 870-9519 or Rose at

732) 222-08481.

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The Long Branch Coalition of Condominium Associations

LBCC) will hold its next meeting Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Harbour Mansion community room on Ocean Avenue at the corner of Cedar Avenue.

Topics to be discussed include city lighting and snow removal refunds for 2006 to 2007, an update on Ocean Avenue and pollution in waterways from the Monmouth Park racetrack. Also, guest speakers Assemblyman Sean Kean and Long Branch Councilman Brian Unger have been invited to attend.

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The Long Branch Health Department and the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey have scheduled a flu immunization clinic Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Long Branch Middle School on Indiana Avenue. Vaccines will be available for residents over the age of 18 at a cost of $25. Medicare Part B is accepted as payment with proof; no other insurances will be accepted. Appointments are not necessary. For more information, call (732) 224-6985.

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The new Gregory School on Monmouth Avenue is preparing for its first indoor Community Flea Market Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market will be set up in the allpurpose room at the school and will feature crafts, vendors, household items and more. There will be a gift auction as well as chances to win tickets to a NY Giants game.

The flea market is being hosted by the Gregory School PTA. For more information e-mail gregoryschoolpta@juno.com or call Tara at (732) 222-2742.

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The St. Vincent de Paul Society at Holy Trinity Church in Long Branch will host a "Christmas in February" on Feb. 17 for the homeless and less fortunate of the city and is seeking donated toys for the event. Santa Claus will be at the event to distribute toys to children and a turkey dinner will be served. There will also be donated clothes and those who attend may take what they need.

New, unwrapped toys for babies, toddlers, children and teens can be donated at True Fitness & Physical Therapy on Cooper Avenue at the Promenade Beach Club Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. up until Dec. 24. For more information, call (732) 229-7800.

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The Applied Development Company and the City of Long Branch will hold a ceremony Oct. 19 at 11:30 a.m. to mark the groundbreaking for the second phase of residential and retail space at Pier Village.

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The Sierra Club Jersey Shore Group will meet Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House on West Front Street in Lincroft.

For more information, call Dennis Anderson at (732) 970-4327 or visit http://newjersey.sierraclub.org/JerseyShore/.

Men 38 years of age or older interested in playing soccer in the Long Branch and Monmouth Beach area can call Sergio at (732) 933-01757 or send an e-mail to chainsaw68@ verizon.net.

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The Offices of Counseling and Psychological Services and Disability Services at Monmouth University are co-sponsoring the presentation "More Self Than Self: At Autism's Edge," relating to Asperger's Syndrome and the Autism spectrum disorders on Oct. 24 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Bey Hall's Young Auditorium at Monmouth University.

The presenter is Dr. Henry Kong MD, a physician in private practice in Toms River. Kong was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of 31. He authored the book "More Self than Self: At Autism's Edge" - a book about his life and experience growing up feeling socially isolated and out of place. The book also addresses the science of Autism and Asperger's Syndrome.

The presentation is an hour followed by a question and answer session and a book signing. This program will be of interest to professionals and educators in the field who work with Autism spectrum disorders as well as individuals from the public who may be affected by Asperger's and Autism. Light refreshments will be served and books will be available for purchase.

To RSVP, or for further information, contact The Office of Counseling and Psychological Services at (732) 571-7517. If you are in need of special accommodations please contact Counseling and Psychological Services at (732) 571-7517.

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