Asbury United Methodist Church, 61 AtlanticAve., North Long Branch, will hold its third annual Harvest Dinner & Gift Auction 6-10 p.m. Sept. 26 at West Long Branch Community Center, 11 N. Locust Ave. The event will feature a buffet, a DJ, 50/50, and gift auction with various gifts and gift certificates. Admission is $25. For reservations, call Leona by Sept. 21 at 732-531-4376; no tickets will be sold at the door. Proceeds benefit the church's mission and ministry.

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The Monmouth University (MU) Library Association will present a talk by Richard Veit on "The Mysteries of Point Breeze, Home to Joseph Bonaparte," 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at MU's Wilson Hall Auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public.

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The St. George Greek Orthodox Church of Asbury Park Philoptochos Society will host its annual fall luncheon and fashion show, "Best of Times," 11:30 a.m. Oct. 17 at Eagle Oaks Country Club, Farmingdale. The event will feature a musical fashion show by Journey Productions, lunch, Chinese auction, raffles and a bake sale. Donation is $50. Proceeds benefit the church's charitable works. For reservations, call 732-229-3511.

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The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Miriam, 180 Lincoln Ave., Elberon section of Long Branch, will accept drop-off donations for its fall rummage sale Nov. 2-6. The sale will be 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8, and 9 a.m.-noon Nov 9. The sale will feature clothing, furniture, costume jewelry, children's items and other items. The sisterhood requests that clothing items be brought on hangers and shoes be bound together. Volunteers are urgently needed up for set-up, sales and break-down. For information, call Emilia at 732-222-0141, Vivian at 732-221-7574 or Joni at 732-614- 9500.

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Wayside United Methodist Church, 1229 W. Park Ave., Ocean, will hold its seventh annual "Pumpkin Patch and More" to benefit UNICEF from noon to 6 p.m. weekdays Oct. 1-31, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The event will feature pumpkins, mums, fall decorations, free hayrides and a haunted house. For more information, call 732-493-8039.

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Strength training for adults age 50 and older will be offered by recreational therapist Angel Rogers 8-9 a.m. each Thursday at Allenhurst Borough Hall, 125 Corlies Avenue. All equipment is provided. For more information, call 732-245-2317.

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Embroiderers' Guild of America, Monmouth Chapter, evening group will meet 7-9 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Colts Neck Library, 126 Cedar Drive. The chapter's day group will meet 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 15 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. All are welcome. For more information, call 732-679-6739 or visit www.mcega.org.

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SCAN Learning Center, Eatontown, will hold its 21st Leaders of Distinction Awards luncheon noon Oct. 6 at Seabrook Town Square Building, Essex Road, Tinton Falls. Recipients are M. Claire French, Monmouth County Clerk, John Wanat Leadership Award; United Way of Monmouth County Timothy C. Hearne Jr., president and CEO; Sr. Mary Simon Robb Humanitarian Award; and Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, Thomas Riccardi, general manager, Ed Gorman Community Spirit Award. A gift basket raffle will follow the luncheon. Tickets are $35 each or $250 for a table of eight. For more information, call Andrea at 732-542-1326, ext. 14, or visit www.scannj.com.

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