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      • Two car wash fundraisers for the Brick Memorial Marching Mustangs will be held July 14 and Aug. 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Chevy's Fresh Mex in Brick Plaza, Route 70 and Cedar Bridge Avenue, Brick. • The Ocean County Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. July 19 (auction), Aug. 2, (education), Aug. 16 (auction), Sept. 6 (education), Sept.
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Casino Night to Raise Money for Ocean of Love
      Dr. Ron Rotem, a Toms River dentist, will host a casino party in Toms River to raise money for Ocean of Love Aug. 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Quality Inn, Toms River. Tickets cost $50 per person in advance and $75 per person if purchased at the door. In exchange for each ticket, players will receive playing chips valued at $250.
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Lady Guard seeks new members
      The Lady Guard Auxiliary, a division of the Old Guard Auxiliary of the Point Pleasant, Brick Area, is seeking new members. The group meets the fourth Wednesday of every month, except July and August, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Old Guard Building, 170 Duchess Lane, Brick. Details: (732) 840-1870.
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Nature boat tours offered in Ocean County
      Nature boat tours will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays in July and August 8-9 a.m. or 9-10 a.m., leaving from the Ocean County Parks Administration Office Boat Dock, Toms River. The boat tours allow a novel look at the natural features of Cattus Island County Park.
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Ladies auxiliary to host flea market July 21
      The Ladies Auxiliary of Pioneer Hose Fire Company No. 1 will hold a flea market July 21 at 9 a.m. at 312 Drum Point Road, Brick. Cost per space is $15. Spaces can be reserved by calling (732) 477-1391 before July 20. All vendors with new and used crafts are welcome.
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Strand to host summer theater youth camp
      The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, will, for its fourth year, host a Summer Theater Youth Camp July 16-27, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 7-18. The fee is $395 for the two week instructional period and includes a third bonus week July 30 through Aug. 3.
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Brick Knights announce upcoming trips
      The Brick Knights of Columbus Council 836 is sponsoring the following trips: Sept. 4, Las Vegas for five days at the Flamingo Hotel and more. Cost: $694 per person. Sept. 5, Yankees vs. Seattle baseball game at Yankee Stadium, New York City. Cost of $79 per person includes dinner.
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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.
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Funtasia Festival for kids at Ocean County Park
      The 13th annual Funtasia Festival for Kids, sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Freeholders, will be held July 20 at Ocean County Park, Route 88, Lakewood. This year's theme is pirates. The free festival, sponsored by Ocean County Parks & Recreation, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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