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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'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.
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Vacation Bible school to be offered Aug. 4-8
      The First Baptist Church of Laurelton, 1836 Route 88, Brick, will host a free vacation Bible school from 9:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 4-8. Children ages 4 through 10 are welcome. Call 732-840-1505 to register.
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Marching Dragon Band to hold car wash July 27
      The Brick Township High School Marching Dragon Band will be washing cars for donations 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 27 at the Exxon station on the corner of Drum Point Road and Old Hooper Avenue. For more information e-mail MarchingDragons@ aol.com or call John at 732- 477-2981.
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B-MAC to host golf tournament July 28
      The Brick Municipal Alliance Committee on Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Youth Service (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. The fee is $150 per person.
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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. Call Gail Fick at 732-557-9495.
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August programs, 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 August. 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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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. on 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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BCCT to present a performance of 'Godspell'
      The Brick Children's Community Theater (BCCT) will present a performance of "Godspell" at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1, 2, 8, 9 and at 3 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Brick Township High School, 346 Chambers Bridge Road. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors, students and children. Group rates are also available. All seats are reserved.
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Workshop offered for displaced homemakers
      The Displaced Homemakers Program of Ocean County, located at Ocean County College, will sponsor "Feeling Good About Me: A Self-Esteem Seminar for Women" from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 13, in the first floor conference room, Administration Building, OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River.
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Civil War encampment to be held Aug. 9, 10
      For the fourth year, the Brick Township Historical Society will host the 61st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment all day Aug. 9 and until noon Aug. 10 at the Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Road, Brick. The Civil War regiment will have an encampment on the property and will demonstrate drills and the firing and loading of rifles and other equipment.
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Walk for Autism kick-off barbecue July 29
      The autism advocacy organization Autism Speaks will hold a kickoff barbecue for its third annual New Jersey Shore Walk Now for Autism event 7 p.m. July 29 at Jenkinson's Inlet North, Point Pleasant Beach. The walk will be Sept. 28 at Point Pleasant Beach band shell. Proceeds benefit research, family services and advocacy to battle autism.
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Police issue purse theft alert at grocery stores
      Brick police are urging women to guard their purses and/or wallets and never leave them unattended while shopping at local grocery stores. The police department is issuing this warning due to an increase in thefts of purses and wallets at grocery stores.
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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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Herbertsville First Aid Squad needs members
      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. For information, call 732-840-9116 or view the Web site www.herbertsville.org.
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