Day trips offered by Ocean County College
      Ocean County College, Toms River, is offering the following day trips to attractions in New York, Philadelphia and New Jersey. Unless otherwise stated, all ages are welcome. • American Girl lunch and theater in New York City, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. July 13. The fee is $129.
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Knights to host Sept. 12 trip to Yankee Stadium
      The Knights of Columbus Council No. 836 is organizing a Sept. 12 trip to Yankee Stadium. The cost of $87 per person includes round-trip motor coach transportation and loge box seats. Call (732) 773- 9513 for additional information.
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Brick Flower Market to begin recycling program
      The Brick Flower Market will execute a new program designed to increase the life expectancy of the average vase, wicker basket, mug or assorted container. Its goal is to aid the recycling effort and to donate more money to local charities.
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July programs and events at the 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 July. 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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Season beach badges, parking permits on sale
      The Brick Township Recreation Department has announced that season beach badges and season parking permits for summer 2008 are now on sale in the Brick Recreation Department. The price for season badges is $30. The price for season parking is $30 for Brick residents and $40 for nonresidents and includes any applicable sales tax. Children 12 and under are free.
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Herbertsville First Aid in need of members
      The Herbertsville First Aid Squad urgently needs new members. Volunteer to save a life and help your neighbors. All training provided at no cost. Call 732- 840-9116 or visit www.herbertsville.org.
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Jim Murphy to perform at amphitheater July 9
      Jim Murphy and the Pine Barons will perform 7 p.m. July 9 at the Brick Amphitheater, Drum Point Road, Brick. For details call 732-892-1455 or e-mail jimmurpb@verizon.net.
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Golfers, sponsors needed for July 28 golf tourney
      The Brick Municipal Alliance Committee on Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Youth Services (B-MAC) will host its seventh annual Golf Tournament on July 28 at the Eagle Ridge Country Club, Lakewood. The tournament begins with registration and breakfast at 7 a.m., shotgun start at 8 a.m. and a barbecue luncheon with prizes awarded at 1 p.m.
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Public cautioned on fireworks safety
      While fireworks may be a traditional part of the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations, the Brick Township Police Department would like to remind the public that fireworks are unpredictable, dangerous and illegal in New Jersey.
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Christmas in July' craft fair to be held July 19
      The Church of the Visitation, Mantoloking Road, Brick, will be hosting a "Christmas in July" craft fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 19 in the church auditorium. There will be a wide range of specialty crafted items available, including jewelry, wood, quilts, florals, home decorating and much more. A snack window as well as a visit with Santa will be available.
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Brick Garden Tour tickets available
      The Garden Club of Brick has announced that its Garden Tour and Tea will be held, rain or shine, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 8. Garden Club members have assembled 11 varied gardens in the northern section of Brick for visitors to view.
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Shorrock Gardens to host networking lunch
      Shorrock Gardens Care Center, 75 Old Toms River Road, Brick, will sponsor a luau-styled "meet and greet" at 11:30 a.m. July 18.
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Hospital receives diversity award
      Ocean Medical Center, Brick, has received the Corporate Citizen Award from the American Conference on Diversity.
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Deborah Trade Winds to visit Savannah Oct. 5-11
      Deborah Trade Winds Chapter of Brick is running a seven-day trip to Savannah, Ga., Oct. 5-11. The cost is $739 per person double occupancy or $1,039 per person single occupancy. For more information, call Gail Fick at 732-557-9495.
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Boating basics course to be offered July 30, 31
      A boating basics course will be offered by NJ Boating Classes in Brick 6:30-9:30 p.m. July 30 and 31.
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Annual garden tour to be held July 8
      The Brick Township Historical Society, in conjunction with the Garden Club of Brick Township, will host its annual garden tour 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 8. Twelve distinctive gardens will be featured, plus a "Tea in the Garden," featuring homemade goods on the Cultural Arts Center property on Herbertsville Road.
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Animal center to sponsor dog washes this summer
      The Jersey Shore Animal Center (JSAC), 185 Brick Blvd., Brick, is sponsoring a dog wash from noon to 3 p.m. July 12, 13, Aug. 9, 10, Sept. 13 and 14. No appointment is necessary. JSAC volunteers will do all the work. All proceeds from the $10 per dog fee will go directly to help the homeless animals at the center. Call Susan at 732-920-1600, ext.
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Church of Visitation to offer soup kitchen
      Church of the Visitation, 755 Mantoloking Road, Brick, will be offering a soup kitchen at noon in the church auditorium on the third Wednesday of every month. All are welcome. There is no charge.
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Brick Township Police Dept. 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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