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Ricardo Benitez-Lemos of St. Anselm's Parish, Wayside section of Ocean Township, has been ordained to the transitional dioaconate by Bishop John M. Smith, Diocese of Trenton. Transitional deacons are men who have completed the third year of seminary formation, and ordained to serve as a minister of the Word, of the altar and of charity. They are expected to become a priest the following year, or soon thereafter. Benitez-Lemos will be vested by the Rev. Robert Kaeding, executive director of The Center, Asbury Park.

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The Ocean Grove Giant Spring Flea Market will be held for the 30th time, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 30 (rain or shine). More than 300 vendors will offer items such as antique furniture, quilts, lampshades and other items. Attendees should follow the signs to the Great Auditorium.

The seventh annual Boardwalk Art Show will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 25 in Ocean Grove. The juried show sponsored by the Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce will feature 74 artists and works in various media as well as sculpture, photographs and jewelry. For more information, call 732-774-1391 or visit www.oceangrovenj. com.

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The Festive Flutes will perform at 7 p.m. June 11 at the Neptune Public Library, Neptune Boulevard. The choir of flutists will present a concert of light classical music at the free concert, which is open to the public. For more information, call 732-922-2273.

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Moceans Center for Independent Living, Broadway and Fifth Avenue, Long Branch, is seeking vendors for its second annual yard sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 30 and 31. Spaces are $10 for one day, and $15 for two. Donations of new or gently used items are appreciated. For more information, call 732-571-4884.

***** The Eatontown Lions Club will host its 11th annual Phil Wellington Memorial golf outing 1 p.m. June 15 at the Sun Eagles Golf Course, Fort Monmouth, Eatontown. Fee is $140 per golfer, and all fees must be paid by June 1. There will be awards, dinner and prizes. Registration is required and may be done online at www.eatontownlions.org, or call John at 908-675-6229. Proceeds benefit Fisher House Foundation for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers, and Lions sight-related projects and charities.

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The Eatontown Lions Club created a membership trifecta at its May 14 meeting when Jaime Stark was inducted, joining his father, Joel Stark, and brother, Toby Stark, as the third member of the Stark family to become a Lions Club member.

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The evening group of the Embroiderers' Guild of America, Monmouth Chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. June 1 at the Colts Neck Library, 126 Cedar Drive. The day group will meet for a stitch-in at 10 a.m. June 18 at the library. For more information, call 732-679- 6739 or visit www.mcega.cjb.net.

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The Township of Ocean Cultural Committee will present Dr. Arthur Topilow, vocalist Annette Sanders, clarinetist Dr. Ron Odrich and bassist Norman Edge in concert at 7 p.m. June 7 at the Terner Gallery, Deal Road. The group will play selections from the "Great American Songbook." For tickets, call 732-531-2600.

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The Affordable Housing Alliance will offer HUD-certified homebuyer education workshops 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 12 and 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 15 at the Eatontown Community Center, 58 Broad St. First-time homebuyers will learn about the home-buying process, down payment assistance and special loan programs. The registration fee is $45, and financial assistance is available to those who qualify. To register, call 732- 389-2958, ext. 10.