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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Chamber of Commerce names honorees
      The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of their prestigious Distinguished Citizens Awards for outstanding community service.
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Alternate route teacher certification offered
      For those that have a bachelor's degree and would like to become a teacher, The Alternative Route to Teaching program offered at Ocean County College (OCC) can help to become licensed without completing a traditional teacher-training program.
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Ocean County's retired educators slate luncheon
      The Ocean County Retired Educators Association will hold its annual holiday social luncheon at 11 a.m. Dec. 13 at the Quality Inn, 815 Route 37, Toms River. Newly retired educators are welcome to attend.
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Nominations sought for Women's Award
      The American Heart Association (AHA), Robbinsville, is seeking nominations for its second annual "Go Red for Women" Woman of Distinction Award with nomination deadline Jan. 18.
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Brick Reservoir extends hours for fall season
      The chairman and board of commissioners of the Brick Township Municipal Utilities have considered requests by visitors to the Brick Reservoir to extend the hours for the fall season. The established hours for fall are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Effective immediately, modifications in employee work schedules...
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Datebook
      • Ocean County Coin Club will meet 7:30 on Nov. 1 for a gift auction at the Ocean Fire House on Arnold and St. Louis Avenues in Point Pleasant Beach. No charge, all are welcome. A free auction program takes place for juniors at 6:45 p.m. at each meeting. Details: (732) 255- 6911.
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Audubon walk, meeting slated during November
      The Monmouth County Audubon Society will hold a walk Nov. 3 at 9 a.m. at Island Beach State Park. Island Beach contains examples of sand dunes, a thicket community, freshwater wetlands, maritime forest and tidal marshes. Birds found at the beach are peregrine falcons, wading birds, shorebirds, an...
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Adopt a Pet
      Jersey Shore Animal Shelter 185 Brick Boulevard (732) 920-1600 www.jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org
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NAMI to offer education and support to parents
      The National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) of Ocean County, a nonprofit organization, invites parents and other caregivers of children and youths up to age 22 to attend "Visions for Tomorrow," a free threesession class that will begin Nov. 3.
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Brick church will serve Thanksgiving dinner
      A complimentary Thanksgiving dinner, sponsored by the Church of the Epiphany, 615 Thiele Road, Brick, will be offered at noon Nov. 22. Transportation is available from Brick, Lakewood and Point Pleasant. Free meal delivery is also available. There will also be prizes and giveaways. Reservations: ...
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Volunteers needed for AARP tax counseling
      The AARP Tax-Aide program is looking for people who would like to help others with tax counseling. Volunteers will receive training with the cooperation of the Internal Revenue Service and the N.J. Division of Taxation during the first two weeks of January. Classes will form in December. Passing a...
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St. Dominic PTA to hold gala Nov. 16
      The St. Dominic PTA will hold its 26th annual fall auction Nov. 16 at the Sheraton Hotel in Eatontown. The theme of this year's event is "Castles in the Sand." Doors will open at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $40 per person and include admission, door prize ticket, and a fourcourse dinner.
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Brick Recreation to host bus trips
      The Brick Recreation Department will offer the following bus trips for all ages: A trip to the Peddler's Village Apple Festival in Buck's County, Pa., will take place Nov. 5. The bus will depart from Civic Plaza at 8 a.m. and return at approximately 6 p.m. The $30 fee includes the bus fare only f...
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