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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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Students to showcase Hispanic culture
      The world language fifth-grade students of the Brick Township School District will hold its fourth annual "Hispanic Showcase" at 7 p.m. April 9 at the Emma Havens Young Elementary School, 43 Drum Point Road, Brick. The showcase will celebrate the Hispanic culture by creating displays and preparing cultural foods for the public.
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Cruise to benefit Jersey Shore Animal Center
      Relax and cruise to Bermuda while supporting the animals at the Jersey ShoreAnimal Center. Norwegian Cruise Line's Dawn will sail from New York for a sevenday 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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Murder-mystery dinner will help save animals
      "Fatal Reunion," a murder-mystery dinner, will be performed at 5 p.m. April 13 at Charlie Brown's Restaurant, Route 70, Lakewood. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Jersey Shore Animal Center. Tickets are $40 and include show, salad bar, dinner, dessert, coffee and tea. Details and tickets: (732) 477-3299 or (732) 920-1600, ext. 208.
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'Junk in the Trunk' garage sale to be held
      The Mothers Center of the Jersey Shore (MCCJS) will hold a "Junk in the Trunk" garage sale and vendor fair from 8 a.m. to noon on June 7 in the parking lot at Brick Memorial High School, 2001 Lanes Mill Road, Brick. A donation will be made from the proceeds to Dottie's House.
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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. A medical note is not required.
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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, TheOcean County Library, 101Washington St., Toms River, will offer a photo and text exhibit inMay and June. Families are invited to take a free 8-by- 10 family photo and share their story with the community.
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Annual 'Step Up for The Arc' walk May 17
      The Arc of Monmouth, Tinton Falls, will hold its 10th annual "Step Up For The Arc" walk May 17 at Liberty Park II, Tinton Falls. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and the walk at 10 a.m. There is no fee to register, but walkers are encouraged to donate $50 or more and receive a T-shirt.
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Franchising seminar to be held at library April 22
      SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business, has joined together with the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library to offer several new educational seminars for small and mid-sized business owners, as well as aspiring entrepreneurs. The first seminar, to be held from 6:30- 8:30 p.m.
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Alternate route teacher certification offered
      For those who have a bachelor's degree and would like to become a teacher, theAlternative Route to Teaching program offered at Ocean County College (OCC) can help them to become licensed without completing a traditional teacher-training program.
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April 18 is deadline to apply for business award
      Fairleigh Dickinson University's Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies, Madison, is accepting nominating petitions for the 16th annual New Jersey Business of the Year awards. All nominations must be postmarked by April 18.
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