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The Oceanport Parks and Recreation committee will host the borough's "Summer's End Festival" on Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. at Blackberry Bay Park. The event will feature face-painting, spin art, sand art, kids moon bounces, karate and dance demonstrations, relay races and food. There will also be live performances by Hollander, Broad Banned and Saturday Nite Fever, and the evening will conclude with a fireworks display by Garden State Fireworks. The free event is being sponsored by Monmouth Medical Center - St. Barnabas Health Care System, the Oceanport Parks and Recreation committee and resident donors. For more information, call Mike at (732) 688-4922.

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Best Friends Pet Care Centers in Shrewsbury and Marlboro invites families to an afternoon of fun activities and education for Responsible Dog Owners Day on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Marlboro location, 234 Boundary Road, Building No. 3. The event will feature pet adoptions, demonstrations and advice on dog behavior, grooming and pet health, kids' workshops on dog safety and pet care, fun contests, games and activities for families and their dogs. For details, visit www.bestfriendspetcare.com.

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The Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group will meet in Tinton Falls at Kensington Court, 864 Shrewsbury Ave., on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. For additional information, call the Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter Caregiver hotline at (800) 883-1180.

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Frequently, abused and neglected children are taken from their homes and placed into temporary foster care because their parents cannot, or will not, take care of them. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Monmouth trains volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in court and help them find safe, permanent homes where they can thrive. To find out more about CASA and the variety of ways to become involved, attend the free information session, "Coffee with CASA," at Panera Bread Co., 1050 Shrewsbury Ave., Shrewsbury, on Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. To R.S.V.P., call Melissa Orr at (732) 660-0015.

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Michael Gormley was recently installed as president of the Red Bank Rotary. He has been a member for many years, serving in several different capacities, including as a member of the board.

He is vice president, CFO and treasurer of Two River Community Bank, Middletown.

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On Friday, HABcore will sponsor its ninth annual gala, "A Night on the Navesink," at the Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the programs and services of HABcore, an organization that serves people who are homeless in the greater Monmouth County area. For more information, contact Ellen Davis at (732) 544-1975.

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A covered dish supper will be featured at the opening meeting of the Woman's Club of Little Silver at the Woman's Clubhouse on Church Street on Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.

For additional information, call (732) 842-8470 or (732) 747-5434. Newcomers are welcome.

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The Navesink Garden Club will be celebrating its 60th anniversary with a Standard Flower Show on Sept. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at Trinity Church Parish Hall on White Street, Red Bank.

The event is open to the public and will include 50 horticulture classes and six design classes plus challenge class and educational exhibits.

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Monmouth Reform Temple is hosting two Open House nights, Sept. 5 and 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the temple, 332 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls. Prospective members will have the opportunity to tour the synagogue and meet Rabbi Jonathan Roos, Cantor Gabrielle Clissold and others.

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The annual End of Summer Party for the Sandy Hook Foundation will be held on Friday, Sept. 8, at the North Beach Pavilion. The event raises money to support the programs and projects of the foundation, including restoration and preservation projects. The party menu includes food from the Lusty Lobster, Bahrs Restaurant, Salt Creek Grille, the Sea Gull's Nest and American B&D Company. Live music provided by Daddy Pop.

For information or reservations, call the foundation office at (732) 291-7733.

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Sen. Joe Kyrillos has designated his district office as a collection point for Operation DVD, a nationwide campaign to collect movie DVDs and music CDs that will be sent to soldiers in war zones where safe recreation is limited because of snipers, IEDs and other terrorist activity. Donations can be brought to his office at One Arin Park Building, 1715 Highway 35, Suite 303, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional information about Operation DVD is available by contacting the district office at (732) 671-3206 or at www.operationdvd.us .

The Educational Services Commission/Monmouth Adult Education Commission (ESC/MAECOM) Adult High School, 100 Tornillo Way, Tinton Falls, is now holding registration for its free adult high school diploma program that offers students a locally issued diploma following completion of requirements.

Students enrolling in the program during September will receive $50 credit toward any fall-term MAECOM course. Courses include computer training, foreign languages, and woodworking, and classes are held day and evening, year-round.

For more information, call Lucille at (732) 542-3439.