Knights of Columbus to host Radio City trip
      The Knights of Columbus Council 836, Brick, will host a trip to see The Rockettes perform in the "Radio City Christmas Spectacular" in New York City Dec. 11. The cost of $130 per person includes deluxe bus transportation; first mezzanine reserved seats at Radio City Music Hall for an 11 a.m.
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Pet photos with Santa at animal shelter Dec. 8, 9
      Santa will be stopping by the Jersey Shore Animal Center, 185 Brick Blvd., Brick, from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9, for pet photos. Donation is $10 per photo and all proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the center. All pet types are welcome and must be safely contained or on a leash. For more ...
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Donations urgently needed in blood supply
      New Jersey Blood Services has issued a critical need for blood as donations have dropped by over 15 percent from one year ago. They will be conducting blood drives at the following locations: Jenkinson's Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant, from 2-7 p.m. on Dec. 21.
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      • Ocean County Coin Club will have an education and holiday social meeting 7:30 Dec. 6 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. before each meeting. Details: (732...
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Brick Township Police Dept. 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 a...
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December programs and events at Brick library
      The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, has announced its schedule of free events and programs for the month of December. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at (732) 477-4513 or visit www.oceancounty. lib.nj.us for registration and det...
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AIDS Memorial Quilt to be displayed at library
      A 12-foot square portion of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be displayed in the rotunda of the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., during the week of Dec. 3-7. The library, along with the Ocean County Health Department, will host a reception 6 p.m. Dec.
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Learn-to-skate ice hockey program to begin Dec. 8
      The Brick Hockey Club will begin its "Mite C" learn-to-skate ice hockey program at 5:25 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Ocean Ice Palace, 197 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. Designed for boys and girls age 9 and younger who are interested in hockey, the program develops a foundation of skating and introduces ski...
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Free weekend parking at Ocean County Library
      Beginning Dec. 1, Ocean County Library customers will be able to enjoy free parking on the weekends during most of 2008 in the parking garage behind the Toms River branch.
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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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St. Paul's to hold Christmas concert
      St. Paul's Chancel Choir and Christmas Concert Band will present a Christmas cantata and concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16.
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Local scouts attend swearing-in ceremony
      As part of a Citizenship Badge requirement, The Boy Scouts from Pack 163, Den 2, attended the Nov. 20 township meeting at which Mayor Acropolis was sworn in. The boys were able to perform the color guard ceremony and met with both Mayor Acropolis and Councilman Matthews, who explained the role o...
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OCC dean receives award for public health service
      The New Jersey Public Health Association (NJPHA) presented the Dennis J. Sullivan Award to Dr. James W. Brown, dean of Science, Engineering, Health Sciences and Human Performance at Ocean County College (OCC). Established in 1976, the Dennis J.
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Applications now accepted for JSPRAA scholarships
      The Jersey Shore Public Relations and Advertising Association (JSPRAA), Red Bank, is accepting entries for its 2007 James R. McCormick Memorial Scholarship Awards with a deadline of Dec. 21. The scholarships are open to college students in Ocean or Monmouth County studying communications.
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Senior volunteers sought to aid special needs kids
      Family Friends is seeking senior volunteers in Ocean and Monmouth counties to provide support and assistance to children with special needs ages 12 and under and their families. Family Friends provides a unique opportunity for volunteers ages 55 and older to utilize their skills and personality t...
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Brick branch of Ocean County Library to expand
      The Brick Township Branch of the Ocean County Library will undergo a major expansion and renovation in order to meet the needs of a growing population.
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Ocean County Library has new Web address
      The Ocean County Library has a new Web address, www.theocean-countylibrary. org. The library commission approved the change during its regularly scheduled meeting on Nov. 13. The change was necessary due to the registration expiration of its previous domain name in October.
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Local church hosts holiday event Dec. 16
      The Sunday school children of the First Baptist Church of Laurelton, 1824 Route 88, Brick, will present a Christmas pageant at 4 p.m. Dec. 16 followed by a Christmas covered dish supper. The public is invited and all are welcome. Call (732) 840-9657 for more information.
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Liberty Oak Chorus to perform Dec. 9
      Liberty Oak Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, will perform at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Belmar Elementary School, 1101 Main St., Belmar. All are invited to get into the spirit of the season as the chorus performs a variety of favorite holiday songs and will feature special musical...
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BCCT presents holiday show Dec. 14, 15, 16
      The Brick Children's Community Theatre (BCCT) will present "Christmas Food for Thought" at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 15 and 3 p.m. on Dec. 16 at the Veteran's Elementary School. All tickets are $10. Call (732) 20-9041 or visit www.bcct.org.
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Save Barnegat Bay group seeks financial help
      Save Barnegat Bay, the nonprofit environmental group working for clean water, less development and more open space in the Barnegat Bay watershed, is inviting the public to increase involvement in their efforts.
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Planetarium gets closer to $1.5 million goal
      The Ocean County College (OCC) Foundation's "Reach for the Stars" campaign has received over $1.3 million to date in pledges, donations and grants in support of the renovation and renewal of the Robert J. Novins Planetarium. The campaign is approximately $200,000 away from meeting its $1.5 million...
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