Discussions, films slated at Ocean Twp. Library
      The Ocean Township Branch of the Monmouth County Library, 701 Deal Road, will hold free programs during August beginning with an adult book club discussion of "Little Children" by Tom Perrotta 7 p.m. Aug. 4. Books may be borrowed from the library.
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RSVP by Aug. 1 for JCC summer cocktail party
      The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Western Monmouth County will sponsor the Judi Party/Summer Cocktail Party at McCloone's Pier House, Long Branch, for age 24-35 and 35-55. The event will be 7:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 7, and registration is due Aug. 1.
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Entries accepted for Indik Wordsmith Competition
      The Unlimited Theater Company (UPTCo) of New Brunswick, a project of VSA arts of New Jersey (VSA/NJ), is seeking poems, essays, short stories and plays for the 15th annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith Competition. Residents of New Jersey who are 18 years of age or over are eligible.
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Mon. Medical recognized for high standards
      Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, was awarded $124,375 for meeting high quality standards and safe patient outcomes as a part of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey's Hospital Recognition Program. Monmouth was one of six St. Barnabas Medical System hospitals recognized under this program, with the St. Barnabas facilities receiving a total of $705,000.
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FAAN Walk for Food Allergy slated for Sept. 7
      Tim McLoone will be the honorary chair of the FAAN Walk for Food Allergy : Moving Toward A Cure on Sept.7 in Long Branch.
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Eighth annual ChessFest slated for Sept. 27
      Prevention First, Ocean Township, will host the eighth annual ChessFest Sept. 27 in Asbury Park. The event will benefit the approximately 14,000 youth and adult participants worldwide. It is also geared to set a new Guinness record for the most chess games played simultaneously in one location. The festival attracts several of the world's finest chess players.
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