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The township of Ocean Environmental Commission will host a summer nature walk 10 a.m. July 13 at Joe Palaia Park. Attendees should meet by the white building in the park on Whale Pond Road, and bring cameras and binoculars if they desire.

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The Greater Township of Ocean Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting 7:30 p.m. July 15 at the West Park Recreation Complex, 615 W. Park Ave., Oakhurst section of Ocean Township. Guest speaker will be Paul Zigo, history professor at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown. He will discuss D-Day. Helen and Rudy Hauke will also lead a celebration of America's birthday. The program is free and open to the public, and coffee and cake will be served. A brief business meeting will precede the program. For more information, call 732-493-3417 or 732-531-2573.

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Ladacin Network, Wanamassa section of Ocean Township, raised more than $29,000 at its Casino Night and gift auction at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, Farmingdale, in mid-June. Proceeds benefit Ladacin's educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services for infants, children and adults with developmental and multiple physical disabilities.

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The Long Branch Library has announced hours at its Elberon branch through Aug. 30. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, 1-7 p.m. Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

Friends of the Long Branch Library will sponsor a wine-tasting fundraiser 4- 6 p.m. July 19 at Ron's West End Pub. Tickets are $25 each and include a tasting of wines from around the world and various hors d'oeuvres. Reservations are required and may be made at either branch, or via check to the Friends of the LBPL, 328 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740, Attn: Friends Wine Tasting.

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Abigail Adams (Kim Hanley) will be the featured guest at the meeting of the Monmouth County Genealogy Society at 2 p.m. July 13 at the Community/Senior Center, 72 Broad St., Eatontown. The event will celebrate the society's 20th anniversary. A social hour at 1 p.m. will precede the talk. Hanley, in her role, will talk about her extraordinary life as wife, mother, farmer, accountant and diplomat. The free program is open to the public. For more information, call Judy at the Genealogy Society at 732-542- 0963.

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The Shrewsbury Chorale will hold a gift raffle fundraiser at 7 p.m. July 24 at the Radisson Hotel, 50 Gibson Place, Freehold Township. Admission is $30 and includes desserts, entertainment and a set of raffle tickets. Additional tickets will be available at the event. For reservations, call 732-776-5276. For information, visit www.shrewsburychorale. org.

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The West Long Branch Leisure Club is sponsoring a Smoky Mountain Show trip Oct. 12-18 featuring a tour of the Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, and the shows "Country Tonite," "The Miracle," "Magic Beyond Belief," "Black Bear Jamboree," "Patty Waszak Show" and "Dollywood." Cost is $610 for bus transportation, accommodations, six breakfasts and four dinners. There will also be a visit to Harrah's Casino. For more information, call Annette at 732- 935-0992 or 732-539-4076.

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Ocean Township Human Services has announced that weekly golf matches for single men and women will be offered Fridays at Colonial Terrace Golf Course, 1003 Wickapecko Drive, Asbury Park. Free clinics begin at 5 p.m., with tee times at 5:30 p.m. Players will be divided into two age groups, 45 and over, and younger than 45. The cost is $26 and includes a shared golf car. Residents of Ocean Township receive a $5 discount. For more information, call 732-531-2600 or visit www.oceanhsd.org.