The Seashore Day Camp and School in Long Branch is scheduled to put on a fullscale production of "The Wizard of Oz," complete with live orchestra, award-winning set designer, 100 costumes and 20 scores and performances on Aug. 15, 16 and 17. Tickets cost $5 and must be purchased in advance. For show times, call 732- 222-6464.

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The Ocean Township Italian American Association will present the 32nd annual Italian Festival 5 p.m. Aug. 6-10 at Joe Palaia Park, Deal and Whalepond Roads, Ocean Township. Aug. 6 is Discount Ride Night, and there will be a fireworks display Aug. 8. The festival will feature rides, games, contests, an Italian street band, petting zoo and other activities. Admission is free. For more information, call Carlo at 732-517-1040 or visit www.iaato.com.

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Epiphany House, Asbury Park and Long Branch, will sponsor its second annual luncheon/fashion show 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 27 at The Renaissance, Ocean Township. Fashions will be courtesy of Annie Sez, Shrewsbury. Event tickets are $40 each. Epiphany House provides addiction treatment, housing, and services and child care to women struggling to overcome to alcohol. For tickets or more information, call 732-775-0720.

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Colonial Terrace Golf Course, Ocean Township, has announced the winners of its Junior Masters Tournament in late July. Max Lerner won for the 12-16 age group, and Joseph Dempsey for the 8-11 group. Both are residents of Ocean Township. The final tournaments will be The Junior Challenge Aug. 14, and The Ocean Township Junior Championship Aug. 21, both open to all area juniors. For more information, call the club at 732-531-2600.

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Monmouth/Ocean County Chapter of The College of St. Elizabeth Alumnae Association will hold its annual chapter scholarship luncheon 11:30 a.m. Aug. 13 at The English Manor, 1 English Lane, Ocean Township. Guest speaker will be magazine editor Ellen Cancellieri Mc- Carthy. Featured will be a 50/50, prizes, a raffle for two tickets to see "South Pacific" on Broadway, and various other raffles. For more information, contact Anne at aok13@optonline.net or call 732-363- 8344.

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The Christian Fine Arts Society, Indiana, is seeking entries for a poetry contest with deadline to enter Aug. 18. There are 50 prizes, including a $1,000 grand prize. Individuals may enter a poem of 21 lines or less. For more information, visit www.freecontest.com.

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Neptune Township American Legion Post 346 will hold a golf tournament/steak bake Aug. 18 at Fort Monmouth Sun Eagles golf Course, Eatontown. Registration is 7:30 a.m., and the tournament at 8 a.m. The steak bake with all-you-can-eat filet mignon will be at 1:30 p.m. at Post 346, 21 Gully Road, Neptune. Cost for both is $150 with proceeds benefiting American Legion baseball. Prizes will be given for first- and second-place teams, and other various prizes will be given. There will also be a 50/50. Deadline to enter is Aug. 11. For more information, call Fred at 848-207- 7299 or Paul at 732-619-0277.

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The Monmouth County Sheriff 's Office, the Long Branch Police Department, the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, The Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center's SAFE KIDS Chapter are sponsoring a child-seat inspection 3-6 p.m. Aug. 21 at Long Branch Union Fire Company, 199 Union Ave. The free inspections will be conducted by certified child passenger safety technicians. For more information, call 732-431-7868.

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Market in the Middle, 516 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park, along with the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Eatontown, and Asbury Rockin' Cats will present a Paws for Life fundraiser and gallery opening Aug. 16. The fundraiser will begin at 4 p.m. with a doggy fashion show at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park. Festivities then move to Market in the Middle for the opening of Joyce Stolaroff 's "Paws for Life" art exhibit. Wine, cheese and tapas will be served. Pet owners are welcome to attend, and the suggested donation is $20. For more information, call 732-776-8886.

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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, New Jersey Chapter, conducts mutual self-help groups at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, 6:30-8:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. The groups offer emotional support, education, coping skills, and crisis intervention regarding inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. To register, call 732-786-9960 to register. For more information, visit www.ccfa.org.

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Long Branch Community Outreach will present live music in the park 6-8 p.m. Aug. 23 at Jerry Morgan Park, Liberty Street, Long Branch. Worship will be held, and free clothes and food will be available. For more information, call 732- 730-0444.

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Prevention First, Ocean Township, will host a Day at the Races 11:30 a.m. Aug. 24 at Monmouth Park racetrack, Oceanport. A "Groucho and Harpo" show will be at noon, followed by a buffet. Tickets are $40, and $20 for children. For more information, visit www.preventionfirst. net or e-mail mcicalese@preventionfirst. net.

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Long Branch Housing Authority in conjunction with the city of Long Branch and Planned Parenthood of Central New Jersey will host its annual Back 2 School Festival during Long Branch Day 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sept. 13. The celebration will be at Jerry Morgan Park, Liberty Street and Monmouth Avenue. It will feature games, rides, entertainment, vendors and various activities. Various social service agencies will be in attendance to provide health screenings and giveaways to children. For more information, call the housing authority at 732-222-3747.