Church yard sale to be held May 17
      The First Baptist Church of Laurelton, 1836 Route 88, Brick, will hold a church yard sale from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 17. The sale, which will benefit the church, will offer clothing, books, electronics and household items. All are welcome. Call (732) 840-1505.
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Optimist Club to host Night at the Races
      The Brick Optimist Club will host its second annual Night at the Races from 6- 10 p.m. May 10 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 373Adamston Road, Brick. The cost is $35 per person. The evening will include appetizers, two free drinks, entertainment, prizes and $50 in betting bucks. Proceeds will benefit Ocean's Harbor House, Toms River.
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Seventh annual dog walk to be held May 10
      The seventh annual dog walk to benefit the homeless animals at the Jersey Shore Animal Center will be held from noon to 3 p.m. May 10 at the Ocean County Park, Route 88, Lakewood. A rain date has been scheduled for May 17. Participants can create their own pledge form or pick up the forms at the shelter at 185 Brick Blvd., Brick, or can be downloaded atwww.
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Ladies Auxiliary to host psychic night June 13
      The Ladies Auxiliary to Laurelton Fire Company No. 1 is hosting a psychic night to begin 6:30 p.m. June 13. Certified psychic medium Barbara Lee will be at the Laurelton Firehouse, 1725 Route 88West and Olden Road, Brick. Admission is $50 per person.Advanced ticket purchase is required. For information call (732) 608-4637.
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St. Paul's to hold rummage sale May 24
      The United Methodist Women of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 714 Herbertsville Road, Brick, will be holding a rummage, white elephant and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 24. All clothing will be $4 per brown grocery bag. Lunchwill be served and baked goodswill also be available for sale. For more information, call (732) 458-2080.
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Holocaust Remembrance Day lecture at OCC
      In recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Ocean County College's Center for Peace, Genocide and Holocaust Studies will hold a lecture and candle lighting ceremony at 12:30 p.m.May 1 on the OCCMain Campus, College Drive, Toms River. Both events are free and open to the public.
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Recreation announces summer programs
      The Brick Township Recreation Department has assembled a diverse summer schedule of activities for residents which includes camps, music, arts and crafts, tumbling, swimming programs, sports, adults fitness programs and much more. Registration dates for programs vary.
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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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Brick Youth Club to hold dances, open gym time
      The Brick Youth Club (BYC) has announced the following upcoming dances for the spring, with more to follow throughout the summer. Dances will be held 7-9:30 p.m. May 9, May 30 and June 13, with more dances to be scheduled over the summer. Prompt pickup is appreciated. Reservations for dances will be taken from the Monday prior to the event through Thursday night.
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May programs and events at Brick library
      The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, has announced its schedule of free events and programs for the month of May. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at (732) 477-4513 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary. org for registration and details.
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First-aid squad needs volunteers
      The Brick Volunteer FirstAid Squad is seeking volunteers to fill several vacancies in its ranks. Volunteers will be provided with free training. Interested applicants should call (732) 477-5020 and leave a message.
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Cystic fibrosis walk to take place May 18
      The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Great Strides: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis fundraising walk will take place at 11 a.m. May 18 at the Point Pleasant Beach Bandstand.
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NOCB to meet May 20
      The American Association of University Women (NOCB) will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. May 20 at Veterans Memorial Middle School Library, Hendrickson Avenue, Brick. A pasta demonstration by Lenora will be presented. Guests are welcome. For information, call Maureen at (732) 295- 3926.
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Friends of Dottie's House to host golf outing
      Friends of Dottie's House, Brick, is holding its ninth annual golf classic on May 19 at the Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Lakewood. Dottie's House is a transitional housing facility aiding women and children who have survived domestic violence. The facility, located in a confidential location in Ocean County. offers services to 17 families.
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Library to close May 26 for Memorial Day
      All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed May 26 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday and will resume normal branch hours on May 27. For further information, contact the library at www.theocean countylibrary. org or call (732) 349-6200.
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Training offered for interpreter for the deaf
      The field of sign language interpreting is rapidly expanding. As a result, Ocean County College (OCC) is offering an Interpreter Training Program information session at noon May 10 in the Tech Lecture Hall, Technology Building, College Drive, Toms River.
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