Fair will benefit children with cancer
      The Ashley Lauren Foundation will host "A Holiday Fair … because you care" 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at the PNC Bank, 32 Route 34, Colts Neck. The foundation provides direct family assistance to children in New Jersey suffering from cancer.
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Halloween fundraiser slated for Oct. 25
      Eakfest, a haunted Halloween fundraiser to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, will take place 5-10 p.m. Oct. 25 in the outdoor pavilion area at VFW Post 8867 on Adamston Rd., Brick.
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Herbertsville First Aid needs volunteers
      Volunteer first aid squad members are desperately needed to join the Herbertsville First Aid Squad in Brick. All training is provided at no cost. Details: (732) 840-9116 or www.herbertsville. org.
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AAUW to host psychic night Oct. 30
      The American Association of University Women, AAUW, will host a psychic night 6- 9:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Fraternal Order Police Lodge No. 10, North Bay Ave., off Church Road, Toms River. Readings are $20 for 15 minutes. Refreshments will be served. Call Pam for advanced reservations at 732-714- ...
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First-aid squad needs volunteers
      The Brick Volunteer First Aid 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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Cedar Village to host art show, reception
      Cedar Village will host an art show and reception at 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at its clubhouse, Route 70 and Herbertsville Road, Brick.
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Alzheimer support group to meet
      An Alzheimer support group, led by Joanne Prospero, meets every fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Worthington Assisted Living facility, 458 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick. It's open to anyone from the community who feels a need to share their experience or learn from others.
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Garage sale to be held by high school band
      The Monsignor Donovan High School band, The Grifftones, will hold a garage sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26 in the school's cafeteria and parking lot on Donovan Drive off Terrace Avenue in Toms River. Proceeds from the sale will help the band purchase new instruments.
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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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NAMI to offer new series of classes for parents
      The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will offer a new series of six classes that will address issues concerning attention deficit disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, oppositional-defiant and conduct disorders, schizophrenia, substance abuse dis...
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Longtime resident responds to political attacks
      Iguess Art Sholty doesn't like me. No surprise there, but if he is going to tear me apart, he should at least try to get his facts straight. He claims that I should attend council meetings if I am going to criticize the current administration. I guess old Art hasn't heard of Channel 20. I know wha...
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Lady Guard Aux. to host Halloween Hop
      The Lady Guard Auxiliary will host a Halloween Hop at 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Old Guard Building, 170 Duchess Lane, Brick. The $7 admission covers three hours of music, cake, coffee and tea. Details 732- 840-1870.
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Brick 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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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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November programs and events at 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 November. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at 732- 477-4513 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for registration and d...
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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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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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Alzheimer support group to meet monthly
      An Alzheimer support group, led by Joanne Prospero, meets every fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Worthington Assisted Living facility, 458 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick. It's open to anyone from the community who feels a need to share their experience or learn from others.
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Brick to host 'Trunk or treat' Oct. 29
      Brick Township will host its annual Halloween spooktacular at the Drum Point Sports Complex 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 29. Residents are invited to bring their cars to the complex, decorate them, then pop the trunk and have the children "trunk or treat" from car to car. There will be a hayride, pumpkin ...
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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 parade will 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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Ocean County College to hold job fair
      Over 30 employers are expected to participate at a job fair to be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Ocean County College gymna- sium, College Drive, Toms River. Admission is free for job seekers. Those attending should bring their resume and dress appropriately. Admission is free. For more i...
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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 Georgi...
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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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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. and the Seaside Heights Municipal lot at 9 a.m.
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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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Crafters needed for Dec. 13 holiday fair
      The Brick Township High School Marching Dragon Caravan seeks crafters for its 29th annual holiday craft fair to be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Brick Township High School, 346 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. Handmade items will only be sold. For more information, call Chris at 732-920-8634 or...
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Vendors needed for holiday craft show
      Vendors are needed for a holiday arts and crafts show to be held Nov. 28-30 at the Pioneer Hose Fire Company No. 1, 312 Drum Point Road, Brick. Proceeds will go to the Tom Giannattasio Jr. Memorial Fund. For a vendor application or details call 732-477- 8959 or www.tomgjrmemorialfund.com.
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