Raffle to help raise money for scholarships
      The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation is sponsoring its Dream Dollars Raffle, an opportunity for individuals to make their own dreams come true as well as those of local students. The raffle is limited to 200 tickets, which are $100 each, and the grand prize is $10,000 based on the sale of all the tickets.
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Library to close for Good Friday and Easter
      All branches of the Ocean County Library will close March 21 in observance of Good Friday and will resume normal branch hours on March 22. In observance of the Easter holiday, all branches will close March 23 and will resume normal branch hours onMarch 24. For further information, contact the Ocean County Library at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or (732) 349-6200.
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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, on April 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.
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Cruise to benefit Jersey Shore Animal Center
      Relax and cruise to Bermuda while supporting the animals at the Jersey Shore Animal Center. Norwegian Cruise Line's Dawn 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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March programs and events at Brick library
      The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301ChambersBridgeRoad, has announced its schedule of free events and programs for themonth ofMarch. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at (732) 477-4513 or visitwww.oceancountylibrary. org for registration and details.
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Home Borrowers Service available at library
      The materials of the Ocean County Library can be borrowed and home delivered free of charge through the library's Home Borrowers Service. The service is available to county residents who are permanently or temporarily disabled or lack transportation. Amedical note is not required.
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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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