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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Help Army recognize its veterans with packages
      Are you an Army veteran? Do you know one? Would you like to help formally recognize them for their service to our country? Freedom Team Salute is an official Secretary of the Army recognition program with two missions: To honor all Army veterans for their service and dedication to the Army, and t...
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Critic should come to township meetings
      Look who's back in the papers, why it's none other than Sal Petoia, this time hollering for yet another referendum. Didn't we hear something similar to this last year? Now the subject whirling around in his mind has moved to another location — Route 70. What's next?
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Tricks and tips to keep kids safe on Halloween
      Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for a child. Everything that is forbidden — staying up late, parading around the neighborhood in freaky costumes, begging for candy from neighbors, and gorging on treats — is expected and encouraged on Halloween.
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Domestic violence reaches all classes of society
      One out of three American women reports being abused at some point in her lifetime. One in five employed adults in the United States is a victim of domestic violence. For those of us who work at large companies, that means we may be working side-by-side with hundreds of people touched by domestic ...
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Marching Dragons to host Musicfest 2008
      The Brick Township High School Marching Dragon Band will host Musicfest 2008, its 14th annual high school marching band competition Oct. 18 at the school's Keller Field, 346 Chambers Bridge Road. High school marching bands to compete in U.S.
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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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Brick PAL to host Halloween event
      A Halloween Extravaganza, hosted by the Brick Police Athletic League (PAL), will be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at 60 Drum Point Road. The costume paradewill start at 3 p.m. Included in the festivities will be prizes for best costumes, blow up rides (tickets must be purchased) and a haunted h...
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Animal shelter to host bereavement group
      To help owners with the loss of a pet, the Jersey Shore Animal Center will begin hosting a bereavement group every other Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at the shelter, 185 Brick Blvd., Brick. The support group will begin Oct. 23 and will be run by a licensed clinical social worker and students from Georg...
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BCCT to host craft, vendor fair Oct. 18
      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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Ocean County Coin Club to meet Oct. 16
      The Ocean County Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 for an auction and security briefing at the Ocean Fire House, Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. All are invited. Free admission. A coin auction for juniors takes place before each meeting at 6:45 p.m. Details: 732 255-6911 or occoinclub...
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Deadline Oct. 31 for award nominations
      Brookdale Community College (BCC) is seeking nominations of outstanding community leaders in Monmouth and Ocean counties to be honored at the Wilbur Ray Scholarship Awards Dinner in February. Deadline for nominations is Oct. 31.
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Rotary to hold annual dinner dance Oct. 24
      The Brick Morning Rotary Club will hold its annual Charitable Foundation Dinner and Dance 7-11 p.m. Oct. 24. For their dedication to improving the lives of the citizens of Brick Township, the club members will be honoring Dennis Filippone, principal of Brick High School, as the "citizen honoree" ...
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'Gone With the Wind' tribute on Nov. 3, 8
      The Ocean County Library will present a "Gone With the Wind" book discussion 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at 101 Washington St., Toms River. Those age 14 and over are invited to pick up a copy of the book at the library and be prepared for a discussion on the very day of Margaret Mitchell's birthday.
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See how vehicles work Oct. 19 in Lakewood
      The Autoimmune Information Network will host the first annual "Touch a Truck" noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at First Energy Park, Lakewood. The event offers an opportunity to see how cranes, military vehicles, township vehicles, fire and ambulances work. Cost is $5 per person or $20 for a family of six. ...
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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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Church announces winning ticket
      The Church of the Visitation, 755 Mantoloking Road, Brick, has announced that the winning ticket for the Aug. 14 Summerfest at Windward Beach raffle was No. 299675. Contact Vicki at 732-477-0028 by Oct. 20 if you have the winning red and white raffle ticket.
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Sierra Club to hold fall hike Oct. 18
      The Sierra Club, Ocean County group, will hold its "Fall Foliage" hike on Oct. 18 within the Allamuchy Mountain State Park. Those interested will meet in Brick at 9:30 a.m. and carpool to the site for the five-mile hike. To register, call 732-644-6340.
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Parade Committee to host Christmas trip
      The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee is hosting a trip to the Sights and Sound Millennium Theatre, Strasburg, Pa., to see the Miracle of Christmas on Dec. 5. The bus will depart the Barnegat Municipal Complex at 8:15 a.m.
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First Baptist Church to hold craft fair
      The First Baptist Church of Laurelton, 1832 Route 88, Brick, will host an inside craft fair 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18. Crafts, baked goods and refreshments will be available.
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