June 6 food-tasting festival to raise funds
      The 16th annual "LookWho's Cooking" food-tasting festival will take place 6-8 p.m. June 6 at Christ Episcopal Church, Washington Street, Toms River. Tickets cost $45 and can be purchased at the door. "Look Who's Cooking" is a major fundraiser and a necessity to continue helping uninsured and unde...
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Fire company to host memorial golf outing
      The ninth annual Tom Giannattasio Jr. Memorial Golf Outing, sponsored by Pioneer Hose Fire Company No. 1, Brick, will be held rain or shine June 23 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. The tee time is 2 p.m. and the cost per player is $140, which includes green fees, cart, driving range, ...
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Day trips offered by Ocean County College
      Ocean County College, Toms River, is offering the following day trips to attractions in NewYork, Philadelphia and New Jersey. All ages are welcome. •NewYork lunch cruise on the Bateaux, South Street Seaport, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. July 2. The fee is $119. Time will be available after the cruis...
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B-MAC to host dinner and movie for seniors
      The Brick Municipal Alliance Committee's (B-MAC) Brick Youth Club will host a free pasta dinner for township seniors, followed by a showing of the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End" on June 20 at the Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. Doors will open at 4 p.m. and the dinner an...
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Self-help leaders to be offered workshop
      The New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse is offering a free workshop titled "An Afternoon of Facilitation Tips" for leaders of all types of self-help support groups. The workshop will be held 12:30-3:30 p.m. June 27 at the Brick branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road.
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First Baptist Church of Laurelton to host speaker
      Connie Pascale will be the guest speaker at the First Baptist Church of Laurelton, 1836 Route 88, Brick, at 10 a.m. June. 1. Pascale is vice president and assistant general counsel at Legal Services of New Jersey. He has been involved with housing and poverty-related issues for more than 30 year...
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Season beach badges, 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 $25 if purchased prior to June 15. After that date, the price increases to $30 for season b...
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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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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 l...
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Americas Boating Course to be offered June 7
      The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-05 of Brick will be presenting Americas Boating Course 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 7 at the Brick Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick.
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YMCA to celebrate senior fitness on May 28
      The Ocean County YMCA will celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day on May 28. Between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., all seniors are invited for recreational swimming, use of the sauna and steam room, class observations, complimentary tours, blood pressure readings and cholesterol scre...
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Brick Historical Society to meet June 10
      The Brick Township Historical Society will hold a "Show and Share" meeting at 7:30 p.m. June 10 at the Herbertsville Firehouse, 601 Herbertsville Road, Brick. Members and the public are welcome to bring items of interest to show the group.
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'Junk in the Trunk' garage sale to be held
      The Mothers Center of the Jersey Shore (MCCJS) will hold a "Junk in the Trunk" garage sale and vendor fair from 8 a.m. to noon on June 7 in the parking lot at Brick Memorial High School, 2001 LanesMill Road, Brick.Adonation will be made from the proceeds to Dottie's House.
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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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Day trips offered by Ocean County College
      Ocean County College, Toms River, is offering the following day trips to museums and attractions. All ages are welcome. A tour of Philadelphia's Chinatown with lunch at Chef Joseph Poon's, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 7. The fee is $109.
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Church to hold specialty craft fair July 19
      The Church of Visitation, Mantoloking Road, Brick, will be hosting a Christmas in July craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 19 in the church auditorium. Vendors who can offer specialty-crafted items such as jewelry, quilts, floral, home decorating and Christmas items are needed. There is a fee f...
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Boating test-out option to be offered May 31
      Flotilla 16-01 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a final test-out option for New Jersey boating safety certification 9 a.m. to noon May 31 at the Herbertsville Firehouse, 601 Harbertsville Road, Brick. The cost is $25. Register by calling 732-746-3491 or e-mail ddaux@aol.com. ...
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Alternate route teacher certification offered
      For those who have a bachelor's degree and would like to become a teacher, theAlternative Route to Teaching program offered at Ocean County College (OCC) can help them to become licensed without completing a traditional teacher-training program.
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'Bronx Party' to be held at the Manchester library
      The Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library, 21 Colonial Drive, will host its first "Bronx Party" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14. The event will offer an opportunity to reminisce about NewYork's northernmost borough. The party will include David Greco from Mike's Deli on Arthur Avenue.
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Allies Inc. seeks volunteers for gardening
      Allies Inc., a nonprofit organization for people with disabilities, is looking for volunteers to help maintain vegetable gardens at its group homes in Ocean, Mercer, Burlington, Camden, Hunterdon, Somerset and Bergen counties.
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