Dottie's House to host inaugural triathlon
      Dottie's House will be holding its first triathlon on Oct. 12 at Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park. The last triathlon held at this venue was over 12 years ago. The event will raise money for domestic violence survivors. A duathlon will also be offered for nonswimmers.
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Live art auction to benefit needy
      The second annual "Live Art and Silent Auction Show," hosted by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Martha, will open at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at 3800 Herbertsville Road, Point Pleasant. All discounted art pieces from AJ Ross Galleries are custom framed and matted. Opening bids will start at $45...
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Knights to sponsor trip to St. Jude's Shrine
      The Brick Knights of Columbus Local No. 836 is sponsoring a trip to St. Jude's Shrine in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 15. Participants will attend the noon Healing and Anointing Mass, tour the shrine, enjoy coffee and doughnuts and visit the gift shop.
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Brick Elks Lodge hosts Oct. 4 wrestling event
      The Brick Elks will host a wrestling event featuring the National Wrestling Superstars at 7:35 p.m. Oct. 4 at its lodge on 2491 Hooper Ave., Brick. Tickets are $19 for adults and $17 for children and seniors. Call 732-888-1704 to order tickets.
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First aid auxiliary to host harvest luncheon
      The Community First Aid Auxiliary, 406 Mantoloking Road, is hosting a harvest luncheon of pork roast, roasted potatoes, applesauce and more at noon Oct. 8 at Community First Aid, 406 Mantoloking Road. The price is $15 per person. Details, call 732-477-0994.
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October programs and events at 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 October. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at 732-477-4513 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for registration and det...
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Computer club seeks volunteer guest speakers
      The Greenbriar Computer Club, Brick, is issuing a call for presentations to individuals wishing to speak at future meetings of the club and the community.
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Ladies Auxiliary to sponsor craft show
      A craft show, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to Laurelton Fire Company No. 1, will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Laurelton Firehouse, Route 88 and Olden Street, Brick. Vendor spaces are available. Call 732-458-7095 for more information.
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Shakespearean program to be held
      The Guild Theatreworks will present "A Midsummer Night's Dream," a program of speeches and sonnets of William Shakespeare along with relevant songs at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Civic Center, 270 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. Admission is free, but reservations are necessary by calling 732-262-1006.
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One-day boating class to be held Oct. 6
      U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16- 05 of Brick will hold a boating safety class from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Brick Civic Plaza. Taking the one-day course satisfies all of the law's requirements. The $50 per person fee includes the textbook, handouts and all materials used in class....
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Library joins military cell phone effort
      The Ocean County Library will participate in the national "Cell Phone for Soldiers" program by distributing postage-paid envelopes for shipping cell phones at 17 of its branches, according to Senior Librarian Meagan Toohey. "Cell Phones for Soldiers" is a 501.c.3 nonprofit organization. It sells ...
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Greater Media station has new morning hosts
      WJRZ-FM (100.1) radio listeners now have two new but familiar voices on the "JRZ Morning Drive." Chris Van Zandt and Jen Ursillo will guide listeners through the morning from 5-10 a.m. with music and contests with giveaways.
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Vendors needed for Cedar Village craft fair
      Vendors are needed for the Oct. 4 annual craft fair that will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Cedar Village adult community clubhouse on Herbertsville Road and Route 70, Brick. Spaces are $40. There will be crafts, used books, jewelry, American doll clothes, a gift auction, 50/50 and more. For detail...
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Morning Rotary clubs to sponsor blood drive
      The Brick Morning Rotary and the Brick Rotary will sponsor a blood drive from 2-8 p.m. Oct. 2 at The Mansion in the Brick Plaza Shopping Center behind A&P. Call Roger at 732-255-2557 or Gene-Ann at 732-239-6928 to sign up.
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Fundraiser to benefit lyme disease sufferers
      The John Drulle M.D. Memorial Lyme Fund Inc. is having its third annual Great Imitator Masquerade fundraiser from 1 to 6 p.m. Nov. 2 at Jenkinson's Pavilion in Point Pleasant Beach. The event is to unite lyme disease sufferers, their families and anyone interested in helping to support awareness ...
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Rotary Club donates dictionaries to schools
      The Brick Morning Rotary Club has distributed dictionaries to third-graders at St. Dominic and St. Paul Schools in Brick and Holy Family School in Lakewood. This is a yearly project the club supports as part of The Dictionary Project headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Ocean County Retired Educators to meet
      The Ocean County Retired Educators Association will hold its fall meeting and luncheon 11 a.m. Oct. 16 at the Quality Inn, Route 37, Toms River. All reservations must be received by the Oct. 7 deadline.
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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 a...
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Program on bees and blueberries offered
      The blueberry and the honeybee will be the subject of an evening of programs to be offered Oct. 15 at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library. Beginning at 4 p.m. "The New Jersey Honeybee: What's all the Buzz About," will take the audience into the world of the honeybee.
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BCCT to host craft, vendor fair Oct. 19
      The Brick Children's Community Theater (BCCT) will be holding its first craft and vendor fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Brick Civic Center, 270 Chambersbridge Road.
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Brick Garden Club to hold meeting Oct. 13
      The Brick Township Garden Club will be meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 in the Cultural Arts Center on Herbertsville Road. Vilma Oxenford, president, will conduct a short business meeting to discuss upcoming events and trips for the club. The committees for the annual garden tour will give reports and D...
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Oct. 16 Golf Classic to benefit animal center
      The Jersey Shore Animal Center invites the public to join them for a day of golf, food and fun at the seventh annual Golf Classic slated for Oct. 16 at the Pine Barrens Golf Club, Jackson. Teeoff will be at noon. The outing will include brunch and dinner, greens fees, open bar, awards ceremony, 5...
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Murder-mystery dinner will help save animals
      "Mummy Dearest," a murder-mystery dinner, will be held at noon and at 5 p.m. Oct. 26 at Charlie Brown's Restaurant, Route 70, Lakewood. The event will benefit the Jersey Shore Animal Center. Tickets are $40 and include show, salad bar, dinner, dessert, coffee and tea. Details and tickets: 732-477-...
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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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