Laurelton Art Society’s annual spring exhibit
     The Laurelton Art Society (LAS) is currently presenting its annual juried spring show at the Brick Cultural Arts Center, 515 Herbertsville Road. The exhibit will run throughout the month of April and will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on the
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‘Organic Seed Starting’ workshops at Grange
     The Southard Grange, 4860 Highway 9, Howell (just past Pizza Hut), will host a series of “Organic Seed Starting” workshops April 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26 and 29 from 10:30 to 12:30.
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Soap-making demo April 9 in Toms River
     Soap maker Laurie Woods, of Cliffwood Beach, will be at the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Woods will discuss how she makes fragrant soaps by hand from all natural oils and home grown herbs. She will talk about the history of soap-making w
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Grassroots arts programs to receive grants
     Arts programs from throughout Ocean County will share in $75,868 of grant money provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
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Scholarships offered by Chamber of Commerce
     The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce has announced that this year its Educational Foundation will be awarding six $1,000 scholarships. Four of the awards are open for any course of study. Two awards are industry directed — one is for a student pursuing a health-related career, and the other will b
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Brick Garden Club to meet April 11
     The Garden Club of Brick will hold its regular monthly meeting April 11 at 7 p.m. at the Brick Cultural Arts Center on Herbertville Road in Brick. “Butterflies and How to Attract Them to Your Garden” will be presented by Lois Yuhasz, Master Gardener Association of Ocean County member. Yuhasz is also
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Deadline for Memorial Scholarships April 15
     Applications are now being accepted for New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation Scholarships, with application deadline April 15.
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‘Drop-in’ at Brick Skate Park April 9
     Brick Skate Park on Drum Point Road will be the site of a “Drop-In” skateboard demo and contest April 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. Skate classes for intermediates and experts will also be offered at a cost of $10 in advance and $12 at the door. There will also be a concert by the band Subseven. Call (732) 451
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Young Brick performers sought for talent show
     The Brick Parents for the Arts will hold auditions for its Spring Talent Show, “A Night of Stars,” featuring the children of Brick. Auditions will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. April 7 at Veteran’s Memorial Middle School Theatre, 105 Hendrickson Ave.
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Brick Township Historical Society to meet April 8
     The Brick Township Historical Society will meet April 8 at 8 p.m. at the Herbertsville Firehouse, 601 Herbertsville Road, Brick. Speaker Ed Mangold will present a program on stamps and envelopes from 1861 to 1867. Mail from the United States to Great Britain and beyond will also be discussed. He wil
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CPR training offered statewide April 8-16
     The American Heart Association (AHA) has announced it will offer free CPR training statewide during CPR Week “Heroes Aren’t Born. They’re Trained. Learn CPR!” April 8-16.
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