Police Dept. reminds residents of drug hotline

The Brick Township Police Department provides a “Drug Hotline” for citizens to report drug-related activity. The hotline was established as a means of providing the public with the opportunity to anonymously report drug activities in their neighborhood. It is answered and monitored by detectives assigned to the Drug Enforcement Unit. Messages are checked on a daily basis. Persons reporting crimes can leave a recorded message describing the activity or they can request to be contacted by a detective.

Any citizens aware of such activities should contact the hotline at (732) 920-6258. All calls are kept confidential.

Callers should have the following information when reporting any drug activity:

The address where the activity is occurring. If that is not available then a complete description of the residence would be helpful.

Describe the nature of the activity completely, including an unusual amount of persons coming and going from the residence many times at odd hours of the day or night; persons parking around the corner or down the street and approaching the residence on foot; and persons who visit the residence often and only stay for 15 minutes or less.

Describe frequent visitors to the residence and their vehicles.

Any other information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, should be reported.

For additional information, contact Lt. Douglas Kinney at (732) 262-1131. Bilingual persons needed to aid homebound seniors

Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, a nonprofit agency in Ocean County, is seeking bilingual individuals to help the elderly, who are homebound. Help is provided by driving to medical visits, shopping, making friendly visits and making reassuring phone calls. Volunteers are asked to donate a small portion of their time, even as little as two to three hours per month, to help make a difference in a person’s life.

According to the press release, there are many Latino elderly living in the community who are not receiving essential help due to a lack of bilingual speakers.

The next orientation will take place Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Lakewood office of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, 395 Route 70, Suite 210 ( next to Charlie Brown’s Restaurant). Details: (732) 730-0700.

Custom Harley Davidson Fat Boy to be raffled off

The Herbertsville Fire Company, 601 Herbertsville Road, Brick, will hold an open house Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is welcome to tour the fire house, look at all the apparatus and enter the raffle to win a 2006 Harley Davidson Custom Fat Boy Motorcycle. Other items will be raffled including sports memorabilia and dinner.

Mascots Sparky the Fire Dog and Buster of the Lakewood BlueClaws, will also be on hand. In addition, Christmas trees, wreaths and grave blankets will be available for purchase.

Raffle tickets are $20 each and can be purchased every Sunday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the fire house. Winners will be chosen at 3:45 p.m. at the open house event. Details: (732) 458-9164.

Brick H.S. drama club

to present ‘Plaza Suite’

The Brick Township High School drama club will be presenting the Neil Simon comedy “Plaza Suite” Dec. 15 and 16 at the high school auditorium at 346 Chambers Bridge Road. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m.

“Plaza Suite” tells the story of three couples who occupy a suite at New York’s Plaza Hotel at various times over a year. Each story provides a unique look at the trials and tribulations of romantic life, as seem through the eyes of the playwright.

Admission for the show is $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and students. Details: (732) 262 2500, ext. 2093.

Christmas Pageant and covered dish dinner

The First Baptist Church of Laurelton, 1836 Highway 88 East, Brick, will host a Christmas Pageant followed by a Christmas-covered dish dinner Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. Under the direction of Liz Grinkin, the children of the Sunday School will present the Christmas pageant. A free will offering will be received. All are invited to attend. Details: (732) 840-1505.

Herbertsville First Aid Squad needs volunteers

Volunteer first aid squad members are desperately needed to join the Herbertsville First Aid Squad in Brick. All training is provided at no cost. Details: (732) 840-9116 or www.herbertsville.org.