One-day boating course to be offered
      The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-05 of Brick will offer the "Americas Boating Course" from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 22, April 5, April 19, June 7 and Oct. 4 at the Brick Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick.
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Tom Giannattasio Jr. scholarship to be offered
      The Tom Giannattasio Jr. Memorial Fund will be presenting to a 2008 graduating senior of Brick Township High School and Brick Memorial High School a $500 scholarship check to one graduate in each school in memory of Tom Jr. Tom was a 1989 graduate of Brick Township High School as well as a dedicated volunteer in Brick Township since his early teens.
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Jersey Shore Animal Center to host telethon
      Tune in from 1-9 p.m. Feb. 23 for the Jersey Shore Animal Center's annual telethon to be televised on Comcast Channel 97 in Brick. The show will feature adopted pets with their new families, pet therapists, animal trainers, local K-9 officers and their dogs, wildlife rehabilitators, local veterinarians and animals up for adoption.
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Brick Community Players to hold auditions
      The Guild Theatreworks, formerly the Brick Community Players, will hold auditions for its 17th annual Brick talent show at 7 p.m. March 3 at the Veterans Elementary School, 103 Hendrickson Ave., Brick. A diversified selection of talents is sought. Applicants should provide their own accompaniment. A CD and tape player will be provided.
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Football memorial scholarship to be awarded
      The Brick Township Junior Sports League will once again award The Anthony F. Mancino Memorial Scholarships to eligible Brick Township High School football players who will graduate in 2008, based upon academics and need. Tony Mancino was a football player on three Brick Township High School state championship teams in the 1960s.
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Friends of the Brick Library plans spring trip
      The Friends of the Brick Library will take its spring trip to the Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, onApril 23. The day will include a professional guided tour of the grounds, a boxed, gourmet lunch provided by Chez Alice Café, and free time to wander and enjoy the spring landscape. The bus will depart from the Brick Library at 9:30 a.m.
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Rock opera on autism to be held Feb. 29, March 1
      Parents of Autistic Children (POAC) is bringing back to New Jersey a limited run of the autism musical "Day After Day." Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29 and March 1 at the Veterans Memorial Middle School, 105 Hendrickson Ave., Brick.
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      • The Herbertsville First Aid Squad urgently needs new members. Volunteer to save a life and help a neighbor. All training is provided at no cost. Details: (732) 840-9116 or www.herbertsville.org.
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Brick flotilla installs new officers
      The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-05 of Brick has elected Terry F. Bearce as its flotilla commander and David Anema as the flotilla vice commander for the year 2008. Cmdr. Bearce has installed his new staff officers who are: Douglas Smith, materials officer and vessel examinations officer; Dorothy Smith, operations officer and communications officer; Donald J.
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PBA to hold 'Helping Hands Benefit' March 7
      The Brick Township Policemen's BenevolentAssociation (PBA) will hold its 19th annual "Helping Hands Benefit Basketball Game" at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at Brick Township High School, 346 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. Tickets are $2 for children and $3 for adults.
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Brick Youth Club to hold dances, open gym time
      The Brick Youth Club (BYC) will hold several winter dances for middle school students, with more dates to follow throughout the school year. Dances will start at 7 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. and will be held on Feb. 29 and March 21. Prompt pickup is appreciated. Reservations will be taken from the Monday prior to the event through Thursday night.
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Vocational school foundation names officers
      The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education has selected the officers who will help guide its mission throughout 2008. Frances E. Brady will be returning as chairman for the coming year.
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Ocean County College to offer Praxis Review
      Ocean County College will offer Praxis Review sessions in February at the college's main campus on College Drive in Toms River. Reviews in general science, elementary education, social studies, mid- dle school math and English language, literature and composition will be offered at a cost of $175 per course.
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