Datebook

• 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.

•Ocean County Coin Clubwill have a coin auction at 7:30 p.m. March 20 at the Ocean Firehouse on Arnold and St. Louis avenues in Point Pleasant Beach.Afree coin auction will take place for juniors at 6:45 p.m. No charge for admission. All are welcome regardless of residence. Details: (732) 255-6911.

• Grief Share, a support group for those grieving the death of someone close, will meet Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon throughMay 24, or Thursdays 7-9 p.m., beginning March 13, at the Church of Grace and Peace, 1563 Old Freehold Road, Toms River.Nationally recognized experts on grief and recovery will offer videos, group discussion and prayer. Details: (732) 349-1550, ext. 204, or www.griefshare.org.

• The Diocese of Trenton will hold an annulment information evening at 7:30 p.m. March 13 in St. Pius X Church, 300 Lacey Road, Forked River. For details contact Marilyn Schiff at (609) 406-7400, ext. 5557, or visit www.dioceseoftrenton.org

• The Mothers Center of the Jersey Shore will hold its 16th annual gift auction at 6 p.m.March 13 at the Ramada Inn, 2373 Route 9, Toms River. The $30 tickets include dinner, soft drinks, dessert, door prizes and more. Proceeds will benefit the Mothers Center of the Jersey Shore as well as charitable donations to local organizations in need. Tables for up to 10 may be reserved. Call (732) 673-7234.

• The Brick Municipal Alliance Committee will host a senior dinner and movie night at 4 p.m. March 14 for residents age 60 and above. The free event features "Mary Poppins" and a pasta dinner. RSVP to (732) 262-1088.

• Ladies Auxiliary of Pioneer Hose Fire Company No. 1 will host an Easter Bunny Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 15 at the firehouse, 312 Drum Point Road, Brick. There will be pizza, beverage, dessert, games, a coloring contest, goodie bags and prizes. The fee is $5. Reserve by March 14. Call (732) 477-1391 or (732) 477- 3335.

• America's Boating Course (ABC) will be offering a one-day state certificate program at Point Pleasant Borough High School, LauraHerbertDrive, Point Pleasant Beach. The programwill be held 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.March 15 andApril 12. The cost is $50 per person; the fee for those under 15 is $40. To register, call (732) 785-2618.

• Central United Methodist Church, 729ArnoldAve., Point Pleasant Beach, will host its annual St. Patrick's Day dinner from4- 7 p.m.March 17.Adults are $8, children $4. Reserve at (732) 892-3233.

• David Silverman, director of "The Simpsons Movie" and supervising director of the Simpsons television series,will be the keynote speaker at the Ocean County Library Film Festival, 7 p.m. March 29, to be held at 101 Washington St., Toms River. Call (732) 349-6200 to register.

• The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-05 of Brick will offer a one-day America's Boating Course from8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.March 22,April 5,April 19, June 7 or Oct. 4 at the Brick Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. Register for the $50 course by calling (732) 899-0368.

• Downey Side … families for youth will host a discussion on the adoption process through the eyes of a teen at 1 p.m. March 16 at 420 Richmond Ave. (Route 35 south), Point Pleasant Beach. Call to register by March 12 at (732) 295-5600.

• Parents ofAutistic Children (POAC) will host "Increasing Social Opportunities for Children with Autism" 6-9 p.m. March 18 at the Educational Enrichment Center, 107HendricksonAve., Brick. The workshop will provide parents, teachers and caregivers of children with autism an overview of strategies to effectively teach and generalize social skills in the home and community. Contact Simone or Gary at (732) 888-1000 or www.poac.net.

• The Brick Municipal Alliance Committee will hold a scrapbooking crop on March 15 at the Brick Civic Plaza gymnasium, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. The event will open at 10 a.m. if a snack or beverage if brought to share. Otherwise the opening time is 11:30 a.m. The fee is $40 per cropper, age 10 and up, prepaid; and $20 per vendor, prepaid. The fee includes a light breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, snacks, a large workspace, vendor tables, free use of tools and more. Mail checks payable to BMAC to: B-MAC-Spring '08 Crop, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, 08723. Email questions to rmartone@twp.brick.nj.us or call (732) 262-1088.

• Brick Youth Club will hold a winter dance formiddle school students 7-9:30 p.m. March 21. Reservations will be taken beginning the Monday prior to the event through that Thursday night. The dance will be held at the Brick Township Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road, and is free. The automated reservation line is (732) 262-1074.

• An Easter flower sale will be held from9 a.m. to 4 p.m.March 21 and 22 at the Herbertsville First Aid Squad, 375 Herbertsville Road, Brick.

• The Sierra Club will hold its open meeting 7 p.m. March 24 in the Skywalk Café of the Ocean County Administration building, 129 Hooper Ave., Toms River. The topic of the evening will be "Think globally, act locally, taking personal responsibility for our planet." For further information, call Greg at (732) 451-9220 or Howard at (609) 242-9304.

• AARPChapter 2920, Point Pleasant, will take a trip onMarch 28 to see "Barefoot in the Park" at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. The cost is $68.Newmembers are always welcome. Details: (732) 262-0733.

• Brick Township High School (BTHS) will hold a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 29. Gently used clothes, books,movies, furniture, baby gear, housewares, toys, games, electronics, tools, curtains as well as a gift auction will be offered. Donations of rummage will be accepted March 25-28. The BTHS National Honor Society is sponsoring the sale, and a portion of the proceeds will go to Relay for Life. For more information, e-mail lstansbury@ brickschools.org.

• The Brick Rotary will host a casino night from 7 p.m. to midnight March 29 at the PAL Building, 60 Drum Point Road. Tickets are $35 per person and attendees must be age 18 or over. For tickets, call (732) 920-9171 or (732) 299-1859.

• TheOldGuard of Point Pleasantwill hold its March dance from 1- 4 p.m. March 30, at the Old Guard Building, 170 Duchess Lane, Brick. Price of $7 includes refreshments. Call (732) 840-5234 or (732) 840- 1870.

• "Divorce and Your Home: Breaking Down the Basics," a free information session brought by Kathleen Natoli of Acquarius Morgtage,will be held at 6:30 p.m.April 2 at the Ocean County Library, 101Washington St., Toms River. Call (732) 892-8882 to attend.

• Greenbriar II will hold its annual spring bazaar from10 a.m. to 3 p.m.April 5 at its clubhouse at One Greenbriar Blvd., Brick. Items include jewelry, electronics, baked goods, handcrafted items, gift basket raffles, a light lunch and refreshments. Details: (732) 458-3400.

• "FearKnot," a Brick Children's Community Theatre production, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. April 11 and 12 at the Veterans Elementary School, 103 Hendrickson Ave., Brick. Tickets are $10. For reservations, call (732) 920-9041 or www.bcct.org.

• The Lady Guard of the Point Pleasant BrickArea will host an indoor fleamarket from9 a.m. to 3 p.m.April 12 at the Old Guard Building, 170 Duchess Lane, Brick. Concessionaires are needed. The cost is $15 per 8-foot space. Refreshmentswill be available. Details: (732) 840-1870.

• Charlie Brown's Steakhouse, 400 Route 70, Lakewood, will host a murdermystery dinner at 5 p.m.April 13.Aportion of the $40 ticket price, which includes the show, salad bar, dinner, dessert, coffee and tea, will go to the Jersey ShoreAnimal Center, Brick. For reservations, call (732) 477- 3299 or (732) 920-1600, ext. 208.

• The Lions Head South Men's Club, Brick, has scheduled a deluxe coach trip on April 17 to see "KissMe Kate" at the Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn, followed by dinner at Charlie Brown's Steakhouse at a cost of $89 per person. The club also has openings on itsMay 13- 16WashingtonD.C. trip. The cost is $380 per person double occupancy. Call (732) 920-5024 for information on either trip.

• A Bermuda cruise will benefit the animals at the Jersey ShoreAnimal Center. Norwegian Cruise Line's Dawn will sail from New York for a seven-day cruise on June 29 to Bermuda. Prices per person, double occupancy, start at $1,332, with the cost for a third and fourth person in the cabin starting at $672. Call Barbara for details, (732) 262-8636, or Susan (732) 920-1600, ext. 208, or info@jerseyshoreanimalcenter. org.

• Deborah Trade Winds Chapter of Brick will run a trip to Savannah,Ga., from April 27 to May 3. The trip includes six breakfasts and six dinners, tours, a dinner cruise and more. The cost per person for double occupancy is $739. For details, call Gail Fick at (732) 557-9495.

• Ocean County College will be taking a Mystical Ireland Tour from June 22- July 2. The cost is $2,859 per person. Call Joanne Padrone for details at (732) 255- 0469 or jpadrone@ocean.edu.

•NewBeginnings Christian Church, 236 Brick Blvd., Brick, holds a Bible study every Wednesday at 10 a.m. The in-depth study is open and geared to all senior adults age 50 and over, regardless of church affiliation. Details: (732) 451-0777.

•Herbertsville Fire Company, Brick, has two different halls for rent with full service kitchens and reasonable rates. Call (732) 458-9017.

• The Mothers' Center of the Jersey Shore, a nonprofit organization for moms and kids, is an active group that welcomes new members. Call for information: (732) 449-3936.

Items for the Brick Bulletin Datebook may be faxed to (732) 780-4192. Please submit items at least twoweeks prior to a scheduled event.