IN BRIEF
RiverCenter plans ‘Christmas in July’

Red Bank RiverCenter will hold a "Christmas in July at the Armory" fund-raiser July 18 at the Red Bank Armory Ice Complex, 76 Chestnut St. Proceeds will benefit the replacement of Red Bank’s aging holiday decorations, as well as support the Red Bank menorah lighting.

The fee for the event is $40. There will be free skate rentals (6-7 p.m.); entertainment by Tim McLoone and the Shirleys; wine, beer, and soft drinks; and Santa on a Zamboni. Refreshments for the event will be provided by more than 30 Red Bank restaurants.

The event is sponsored by Shrewsbury State Bank; Riverview Medical Center; and Legg Mason, Shrewsbury.

For information or reservations, call RiverCenter at (732) 842-4244. Checks made out to "Christmas in July Fund-raiser" may also be mailed to RiverCenter, 36 Monmouth St., Red Bank, 07701.

‘No Frills Family Fun Day’ slated for July 22

The Red Bank Elks Lodge No. 233 will hold "No Frills Family Fun Day" on July 22, at GPU Energy Park, Lakewood. The day will feature a baseball game between the Lakewood BlueClaws vs. the Greensboro Bats.

Tickets are $7.50; children and seniors age 60 and older pay $6. There will not be a bus to the event.

For exact time, reservations or more information, call Gerrie at (732) 787-3345.

CPC Behavioral to honor

volunteers with gala

CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Middletown, will hold its summer benefit "Escape to the South Seas" July 27, during which it will honor two local volunteers.

Jane Guadagno of West Long Branch and Bruce Larsen of Point Pleasant will be honored for their supportive roles in children’s programs and as advocates of mental health care.

Guadagno has co-chaired the annual CPC Boutique the past 10 years and has been instrumental in its continued success. Larsen, a member of the board of trustees since 1986, has been an advocate for the needs of individuals who deal with mental health care issues.

The gala at Hollywood Golf Club, Deal, will feature gourmet dining, entertainment by the band Fresh, several auctions and a cash raffle. Proceeds benefit CPC’s mental health programs for children and families.

Auction items include season tickets to the Jets, airfare and a one-week trip to Quebec City, and two tickets to the play The Producers. Silent auction items include items autographed by Joe Montana, Max Weinberg of the E-Street Band, and Wynona Judd; tickets to the Rangers, Knicks and Devils; and a Sony PlayStation 2.

The event will be co-chaired by Kathy Goldstein, Wayside section of Tinton Falls; Bev Gaida, Holmdel; Lori Goldstein, Rumson; and Sue Fream, Red Bank.

Tickets for the gala are $200 per person, and cash-raffle tickets are priced at $100 each (winners need not be present). Call the CPC Development Office at (732) 842-2460 for more information.