Datebook

• 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.

• Brick Youth Club will hold winter dances for middle school students on Feb. 29 and March 21. Dances will run 7-9:30 p.m. Reservations will be taken beginning the Monday prior to the event through Thursday night. The dances will be held at the Brick Township Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road, and are free. The automated reservation line is (732) 262-1074.

• A Cabin Fever Antiques and Collectibles Show, sponsored by the Ocean County Historical Society, will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.March 1 at theAmerican Legion, 2025 Church Road, Toms River. Items for sale include furniture, Depression glass, jewelry, silver, dolls, tools, toys, postcards and more. Admission is $5.

Discounts can be printed from www.oceancountyhistory.org. Details: (732) 341-1880.

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Ocean County will present a three-session programtitled "Visions for Tomorrow" beginning March 1 at a Toms River location. The program will offer education and support to parents of children with brain disorders. Details: (732) 928- 5608.

• Ocean County Coin Club will have an educational meeting at 7:30 p.m.March 6 at the Ocean Fire House on Arnold and St. Louis avenues in Point Pleasant Beach. A free coin auction will take place for juniors at 6:45 p.m. No charge for admission. All are welcome regardless of residence. Details: (732) 255-6911.

• The Guild Theatreworks will present its 17th annual Brick-area talent show at 7:30 p.m. March 7 and 8 at Veterans Elementary School, 103 Hendrickson Ave., Brick. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children age 8 and under. For reservations, call (732) 840-355. Tickets are also available at the door.

• St. Thomas Christian Academy, Brick, will hold its seventh annual gift auction 6-11 p.m. March 7 at the Woodlake County Club, 25 New Hampshire Ave., Lakewood. The cost is $40 per person and includes full dinner and dessert. Call (732) 477-5335 for reservations.

• The Diocese of Trenton will hold an annulment information evening at 7:30 p.m. March 13 in St. Pius X Church, 300 Lacey Road, Forked River. For details, contact Marilyn Schiff at (609) 406-7400, ext. 5557, or visit www.dioceseoftrenton.org

• America's Boating Course (ABC) will offer a one-day state certificate program at Point Pleasant Borough High School, Laura Herbert Drive, Point Pleasant Beach. The program will be held 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 15 and April 12. The cost is $50 per person; the fee for those under age 15 is $40. To register, call (732) 785-2618.

• The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-05 of Brick will offer a one-day Americas Boating Course from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 22, April 5, April 19, June 7 or Oct. 4 at the Brick Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. Register for the $50 course by calling (732) 899-0368.

• Parents of Autistic Children (POAC) will host "Teaching Adaptive Life Skills in theHome" 6-9 p.m.March 4 at the Educational Enrichment Center, 107 Hendrickson Ave., Brick. The workshop will show participants how to utilize the principles of applied behavior analysis to teach adaptive life skills in the home. Contact Simone or Gary at (732) 888-1000 or www.poac.net.

• Day After Day, a rock opera about autism, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29 andMarch 1 at VeteransMemorialMiddle School, 105HendricksonAve., Brick.An encore performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 19 at the Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. Details: (732) 888- 1000 or www.poac.net.

• Grief Share, a support group for those grieving the death of someone close, will meet Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon, March 1 through May 24, at the Church of Grace and Peace, 1563 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. Nationally recognized experts on grief and recovery will offer videos, group discussion and prayer. Details: (732) 349-1550, ext. 204, or www.griefshare.org.

• The Community First AidWomen's Auxiliary will sponsor Mardi Gras 2008 at 7 p.m.March 7 at the Community FirstAid Building, 406 Mantoloking Road. Music, food, prizes and giveaways are included at $15 per person. Limited seating. Call (732) 920-1554 or (732) 920-0669 for reservations.

• Diana L.Anderson, a certified elder law attorney, will be the featured speaker at the 7 p.m. March 6 monthly meeting of theHoliday CityAmateur Radio Club,Holiday City South Clubhouse, Meeting Room One, Mule Road and Santiago Drive, Toms River. Anderson will discuss estate planning and living wills. Details: (732) 797- 1600.

• The Brick Township Policemen's BenevolentAssociation will host its 19th annual Helping Hands Benefit Basketball Game at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at the Brick Township High School, 346 Chambers Bridge Road. Ticket prices are $2 for children and $3 for adults. Details: (732) 262- 1152.

• The BrickMunicipalAlliance Committee will host a family movie night at 7 p.m.March 7. The free event will offer popcorn, soda and a showing of "Peter Pan" at the Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. RSVP by calling (732) 262- 1088.

• The Brick Township High School Marching Dragon Caravan will host its annual juried spring craft fair from9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8 at Brick Township High School, 346 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. Over 100 crafters will display handcrafted items and baked goods. There will also be gift basket raffles, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. Lunch will be available at the Dragon Cafe. Free admission. Details: (732) 920-3620 or e-mail MarchingDragons@ aol.com.

• The BrickMunicipalAlliance Committee will feature three local bands at 5:30 p.m. March 8 at the Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. The youth fundraising concert has a $5 entry. Call (732) 262-1074.

• The Altar Rosary Society of St. Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1344 White Oak Bottom Road, Toms River, will host an indoor flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 8. Homemade ethnic foods, a cash raffle and many new vendors will be available. Vendors are welcome to call (732) 505-6293.

• Ladies Auxiliary to Laurelton Fire Company No. 1 will sponsor a gift auction at the Laurelton Firehouse, Route 88, Brick, onMarch 8. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the auction will start at 8 p.m. Admission is $6 and no one under 18 will be admitted. Details: (732) 458-7095.

• The Old Wall Historical Society will hold its 17th annual spring antique show from9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.March 8 at theWall High School gymnasium, 18th Avenue and New Bedford Road, Wall Township. Donation is $5. Call (732) 295-1106 between 7 and 9 p.m. for information.

• Jim Murphy and The Pine Barons will perform a concert of traditional country music in the bluegrass style at 2 p.m. March 9 at St. Dominic Church parish center, 250 Old Squan Road, Brick. Proceeds fromthe $10 tickets will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society in its efforts to feed the hungry and clothe the needy. Refreshments will be served after the concert. Details: (732) 840-1410 or (732) 892-6997.

• AARP Chapter 2920, Point Pleasant, will have itsmonthlymeeting at 1 p.m. March 10 at the Old Guard Building, 170 Duchess Lane, Brick.Newmembers are always welcome. Call (732) 785-3347.

• The Brick Township Historical Society will hold ameeting at 7:30 p.m.March 11 at the Herbertsville Firehouse, 601 Herbertsville Road, Brick. Feather Foster, author of "Garfield's Train," will present a program about President Garfield's association with Long Branch. All are welcome.

For more information, go to www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com.

• The Mothers Center of the Jersey Shore will hold its 16th annual gift auction at 6 p.m. March 13 at the Ramada Inn, 2373 Route 9, Toms River. The $30 tickets include dinner, soft drinks, dessert, door prizes and more. Proceeds will benefit the Mothers Center of the Jersey Shore as well as charitable donations to local organizations in need. Tables for up to 10may be reserved. Call (732) 673-7234.

• The BrickMunicipalAlliance Committee will host a senior dinner and movie night at 4 p.m. March 14 for residents age 60 and above. The free event features "Mary Poppins" and a pasta dinner. RSVP to (732) 262-1088.

• The Ladies Auxiliary of Pioneer Hose Fire Co. No. 1 will host an Easter Bunny lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 15 at the firehouse, 312 DrumPoint Road, Brick. There will be pizza, beverage, dessert, games, a coloring contest, goodie bags and prizes. The fee is $5. Reserve by March 14. Call (732) 477-1391 or (732) 477- 3335.

• The BrickMunicipalAlliance Committee will hold a scrapbooking crop on March 15 at the Brick Civic Plaza gymnasium, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. The event opens at 10 a.m. if a snack or beverage if brought to share. Otherwise the opening time is 11:30 a.m. The fee is $40 per cropper, age 10 and up, prepaid; and $20 per vendor, prepaid. The fee includes a light breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, snacks, a large workspace, vendor tables, free use of tools and more. Mail checks payable to BMAC to: B-MAC-Spring '08 Crop, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, 08723. Email questions to rmartone@twp.brick.nj.us or call (732) 262-1088.

Items for the Brick Bulletin Datebook may be faxed to (732) 780-4192. Please submit items at least two weeks prior to a scheduled event.