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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.

• Grief Share, a support group for those grieving the death of someone close, will meet Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon through May 24, or Thursdays 7-9 p.m., 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 Brick Pop Warner Dragons will hold 2008 season sign-ups for returning cheer & cheer/dance and football players from 7-9 p.m. on April 3. New registrants, as well as returning players, can sign up from 7-9 p.m. on April 9 and 10. Registration will be held at the Drum Point School, 41DrumPoint Road. Formore information, go to www.brickpopwarnerdragons.com.

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

• A Zumba-thon benefit will be held fromnoon to 4 p.m.April 12 atHemingway's Café, SeasideHeights. Proceeds will help to build a trust fund for 5-month old Markus Ippolito who recently lost his father. Attendees can dance orwatch the show. The event costs $20 and includes a raffle, music and drinks. For more information, go to marky bobbydonations@yahoo.com. To make a donation online, go to www.markybobby donations.com.

• An Indoor Flea Market, hosted by the Lady Guard of the Point Pleasant, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.April 12 at the Old Guard Building, 170 Duchess Lane, Brick. Concessionaires are needed. Cost is $15 per 8-foot space. Refreshments will be available. Call (732) 840-1870.

• AARP Chapter 2920 will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. April 14 at the Old Guard Building, 170 Duchess Lane, Brick. New members are always welcome. Call (732) 785-3347.

• 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. 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.

• 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.

• A blood drive will be conducted by the Central Jersey Blood Center blood mobile from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. April 6 at the Hope Presbyterian Church, 617 Hope Road, Lakewood. Everyone is encouraged to give blood if eligible.Walk-ins welcome. Details: (732) 364-8318.

• The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Ocean County chapter, will present a program about benefits for disabled people April 9, 6:30 p.m., at the Skywalk Café in the Ocean County Building at 129 Hooper Ave., Toms River. CynthiaMapp of N.J.Workability will discuss how earnings could affect government benefits, such asMedicaid, for people with disabilities who have paying jobs. NAMI meets every Wednesday at the same location. All are welcome to the free meetings. Details: (732) 244-4401.

• The Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St., will host an open house for home schooling families from 12:30-2:30 p.m. April 9. Register at the branch or call (609) 698-3331.

• Jersey Shore PFLAG will conduct its monthly support group 7-9 p.m. April 9 at the United Church of Christ of Toms River, 1681 Ridgeway Road (Route 571), Manchester. The meetings offer support, education and advocacy for people who have lesbians and gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people in their lives. The group is not affiliated with any religious organization. Details: (908) 814-2155 or e-mail jerseyshorepflag@yahoo.com.

• "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 Brick area will host an indoor flea market from 9 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. Refreshments will be available. Details: (732) 840- 1870.

• The Ocean County YMCA is sponsoring a healthy kids day from 2- 4 p.m. April 12 at 1088 Whitty Road, Toms River. Call for details: (732) 341-9622.

•Monsignor Donovan High School, Toms River, will host its annual spaghetti dinner and show in the school's cafeteria on April 13. Seating will be available at 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 and include a spaghetti dinner and show presented by the music department. Call (732) 255-0018.

• "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 ShoreAnimal 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.

• The Brick Township Garden Club will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m.April 14 at the Cultural Arts Center, Herberstville Road.After a short businessmeeting, guest speaker Alan Patterson will present "Rules for a SuccessfulGarden."Details: (732) 840- 1850.

• The Mother's Center of the Jersey Shore along with Good Sports, Wall, is offering an "Intro to Hockey" class from 9:30- 10:30 a.m. April 15. The fee is $5 a child. Call (732) 449-3936 or www.mcjs.org.

• The American Association of UniversityWomen is sponsoring a psychic night from 6- 9:30 p.m. April 17 at the Veteran's Memorial Middle School library, 105 Hendrickson Ave., Brick. A 15-minute reading will cost $20. Appointments can be scheduled in advance. Details (732) 714-0986.

• A "Back to the Beach" fundraiser to benefit children with cancer will be held from 7-11 p.m. April 19 at the Boardwalk Bar and Grill, 403 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, The event will include entertainment, singing, dancing food, a cash bar and a live "handyman auction." Donation is $10. For tickets, call (732) 414-1625.

• 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.

• The Monsignor Donovan High School competition cheerleading team will sponsor a scrapbooking event from8 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 26 in the school's cafeteria on 711 Hooper Ave., Toms River. The prepaid $40 includes a light breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, snacks and prizes. The fee is $50 at the door. Call (732) 349-9901, ext. 2439 or cropatdonovan@yahoo.com.

• The Mother's Center of the Jersey Shore (MCJS) will host an open playgroup for kids of all ages at 10 a.m.April 22 at the Brick Civic Center, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. From9:15- 10 a.m. onApril 28,MCJS will host a dance/yoga/art class at OmBaby Studio, Point Pleasant Beach. The fee is $15. Call (732) 449-3936 or www.mcjs.org.

• The Brick Township Historical Society is sponsoring a trip to West Point on May 10. The cost of $77 includes transportation and gratuity, a guided tour of the military academy, a full luncheon and a twohour cruise on the ship, Commander. Call (732) 458-7507.

• The Seventh Annual Jersey Shore Animal Center DogWalk will be held noon to 3 p.m. May 10 at Ocean County Park, Route 88, Lakewood. Sponsorships are available. Call (732) 920-1600, ext. 208 for further information.

• Best-selling author Linda Fairstein will be the featured guest at a May 14 luncheon at the Captain's Inn, Forked River. The three-course luncheon,which costs $35, will start at noon. To register, go to any branch of the Ocean County Library or www.theoceancountylibrary.org. For more information, call (609) 294-1197.

• The Ocean County College Foundation is sponsoring its seventh annual golf outing onMay 14 at Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Lakewood. The entry fee is $275 per player and includes lunch, use of driving range for one hour before the shotgun start, greens fees, golf cart and a golf gift. Players will play their own ball. An awards and dinner reception, in the clubhouse, will immediately followthe afternoon tournament. Calloway scoring, soft spikes, and golf attire is required. To register as a player or sponsor, call (732) 255-0492.

• The Monsignor Donovan High School competition cheerleading team will sponsor a scrapbooking event from8 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 26 in the school's cafeteria on 711 Hooper Ave., Toms River. The prepaid $40 includes a light breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, snacks and prizes. The fee is $50 at the door. Call (732) 349-9901, ext. 2439 or cropatdonovan@yahoo.com.

• A pasta dinner will be hosted by the Community First Aid Women's Auxiliary, 406 Mantoloking Road, Brick, at 6:30 p.m. May 2. Dinner will include appetizers, four gourmet pastas, salad, breads, a complimentary glass of wine and dessert. The price is $20 per person or $5 for children under 10 years old. Call (732) 920-1554 after 3 p.m.

A "Junk in the Trunk" garage sale and vendor fair, sponsored by the Mothers Center of the Jersey Shore, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on June 7 in the parking lot at Brick Memorial High School, 2001 Lanes Mill Road, Brick. Vehicles must be pre-registered andwill cost $5 per trunk. Call (732) 673-7234 for more information, or send a self addressed stamped envelope and a check for $5 to MCJS, P.O. Box 3936 Brick 08724.

• 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 is having a spring luncheon/fashion show/gift auction starting at 11:30 a.m. April 23, at The Ramada Inn, Route 70, Toms River. Tickets are $28 per person and must be purchased prior to the event by calling Terry at (732) 270-1040.

• The Brick Morning Rotary Club is sponsoring its second annual car show from noon to 5 p.m. May 31 atWindward Beach, Princeton Ave. To register a car call (732) 295-7437 or (732) 458-6947.

• 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.

• The Olde Time Antiques and Collectibles Faire, sponsored by the Ocean County Historical Society, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ocean County Parking Garage betweenHooper andHadley avenues, Toms River. Details: (732) 341-1880.

• An autoimmune support group will be held at the OceanMedical Center, Brick, at 1 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of every month in conference roomsAand B. Friends and family arewelcome. Call (732) 262-0450 or autoimmunehelp@aol.com.

•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.