The date for the 11th annual “Food for Thought” is Monday, April 11, at the Eatontown Sheraton. The event begins at 5:30 pm. More than 20 restaurants will be participating, including Carlos’s Bakery (The Cake Boss) from Hoboken. Proceeds will benefit the Eatontown School District. Tickets can be purchased by calling 732-935-3304. Corporate tables are also available.

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The Elks’ monthly all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be held 6-7:30 p.m. April 15 at 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch. The cost is $7 and includes soup, salad, spaghetti with red sauce, spaghetti with white clam sauce, chicken parmigiana, sausage and peppers, ziti, meatballs, bread, butter, coffee, tea and dessert. Details: 732-222-9742 after 3 p.m. daily.

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The Wellness Community, 613 Hope Road in Eatontown, will present “Nature’s Delight: Welcoming Spring” 1-2 p.m. April 13. Sophie Weiner, master gardener, is back to help celebrate spring. Tap into your creative spirit and find joy in working with spring flowers and make an arrangement to take home. All materials are provided. Space is limited; register early at 732-578-9200. All programs are free of charge to people affected by cancer.

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The Art Society of Monmouth County will meet 10:30 a.m.-noon April 20 at Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, 128 Ocean Ave. at Seacrest Road. Everyone interested in art is welcome. A social half-hour is followed by an 11 a.m. presentation by Lavallette artist Mary Jo Austin, whose oil paintings can be seen at Anchor & Palette Gallery and The Jolly Tar, both in Bay Head, and Frederick Galleries in Spring Lake. She is one of the instructors at Ocean County Artists’ Guild. For directions, call 732-229-4527, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

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The American Legion Family Post 346, Unit 346 and SAL Squadron 346 will host a country dance with music by Blue Sky Duo at the post home, 21 Gully Road, Neptune, 7-11 p.m. April 30. Tickets are $25 per person for dinner and dessert with a cash bar. For tickets, contact Bud at 732-922-1454 or Liz at 732- 776-7797.

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The Greater Township of Ocean Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting beginning 7:30 p.m. April 21 at the Ocean Township Recreation Complex, 615 West Park Ave, Oakhurst, (side entrance). Members and guests are invited to attend. Discussion will concern the merger with The Tinton Falls Democrats. Light refreshments will be served. Non-members are invited to join the Club. Call 732-493-3417 or 732-531-2573 for directions or questions.

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The Monmouth Beach Fire Co. is sponsoring its 15th annual Easter flower sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 in front of the firehouse on Beach Road.

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The Eatontown Lions Club will hold its annual pancake breakfast 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 17 at the Meadowbrook School, Wyckoff Road near Broad Street (Route 71), Eatontown. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee, tea or milk. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under age 12. Proceeds support Eatontown Lions service projects.

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The Wellness Community, 613 Hope Road in Eatontown, will screen “The Shadow Effect” 2-3:30 p.m. April 18. A discussion will follow. “The Shadow Effect” is a docudrama that reveals why suppressed emotions and unresolved internal conflicts lead to behavior that unseats politicians, destroys careers, destabilizes the economy and affects the lives of millions. All programs are free of charge to people affected by cancer. Call 732- 578-9200 to register.

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Long Branch Department of Recreation, in conjunction with Monmouth County YMCA’s Camp Arrowhead, will be offering 20 summer camp experiences per week from June 27 through Aug. 26 for ages 5-15. The cost is $135 per week on a first-come, firstserved basis. Open only to Long Branch residents. Details: 732-571-6545.

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In honor of Prevent Animal Cruelty Month, the Homeward Bound Adoption Center,

260 Wall St., Eatontown, will be celebrating the work of Chief Buddy Amato and the Humane Law Enforcement Division as well as rediscovering the wonderful traits of the pit bull. The event will be held noon to 5 p.m. April 23 and will include adoptables, lectures, a barbecue, live broadcast by WRAT, and more. Details: www.monmouthcountyspca.org.

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The Elks Lodge will hold its annual Easter egg hunt from noon to 3 p.m. at 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch. The cost is $7 and includes a lunch of chicken nuggets and fries with the Easter Bunny. Details: 732-222-9742 after 3 p.m. daily. Bring your camera — the Easter Bunny will be available for photos.

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The PTAof St. Jerome School, West Long Branch, will hold its 29th annual luncheon, fashion show and gift auction 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 17 at the Ocean Place Resort, Long Branch. The cost is $45. Details and tickets: 732-222-8686.

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Mental Health Association of Monmouth County will offer “Estate Planning,” a free workshop, 7:30-9 p.m. May 5 at the Eatontown Library, 33 Broad St. John Callinana, a certified elder law attorney, will discuss wills, power of attorney, guardianship and trusts. For more information, call 732-542-6422, ext. 103.

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