Cruise to benefit Jersey Shore Animal Center
      Relax and cruise to Bermuda while supporting the animals at the Jersey ShoreAnimal Center.Norwegian Cruise Line'sDawn will sail from New York for a seven-day cruise on June 29 to Bermuda for three full days. Prices per person double occupancy start at $1,322, with third and fourth person in the cabin starting at $672. Insurance is optional and is not included.
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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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Chamber of Commerce installs 2008 team
      The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2008 officers and board of directors. The officers are as follows: Douglas Blyth, Sovereign Bank, takes the helm as president, after having served in several other executive positions and having chaired and served on many of the chamber's committees.
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Free women's forum to be featured March 12
      In honor of Women's History Month, Ocean County College will host a free women's forum, "Women Returning to School," from 6-8 p.m. March 12 in the Solar Lounge, main campus, College Drive, Toms River. The event will provide women with the resources and tools necessary to attend college for the first time.
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Police issue purse theft alert at grocery stores
      Brick police are urging women to guard their purses and/or wallets and never leave them unattended while shopping at local grocery stores. The police department is issuing this warning due to an increase in thefts of purses and wallets at grocery stores.
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Brick Township Police Department 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.
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8-by-10 family photos to be taken as part of exhibit
      In an effort to celebrate the diversity of the families that make up Ocean County, The Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., Toms River, will offer a photo and text exhibit in May and June.
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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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POAC to offer free educational sessions
      Parents of Autistic Children (POAC) a nonprofit organization located in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, is offering a free training series to parents, teachers and caregivers of those with autism, at the Educational Enrichment Center, 107 Hendrickson Ave., Brick.
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