Brick church to serve Thanksgiving dinner
      A complimentary Thanksgiving dinner, sponsored by the Church of the Epiphany, 615 Thiele Road, Brick, will be offered at noon Nov. 27. Transportation can be provided if needed. Free meal delivery is also available to Brick, Lakewood and Point Pleasant. For more information, call 732- 458-0220.
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See 'Cheaper by the Dozen' Nov. 14-16
      The Guild Theatreworks Inc. will present "Cheaper by the Dozen" at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15 and 3 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Cultural Center, 515 Herbertsville Road, Brick. Seats are limited. Reserve by calling 732- 262-1006.
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Brick Knights sponsoring trip to St. Jude 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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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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U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting workers
      Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who is U.S. Census liaison for the county, has encouraged county residents to apply for U.S. Census jobs that will be available in this area starting early next year.
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Time for a reality check
      This past week I sat down to read the Oct. 23 Brick Township Bulletin. I was preparing myself for the latest round of political bashing that has become so commonplace in our town. I have lived here for 10 years and this past year has had to be one of the worst.
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Health insurers face new challenges in the economic crisis
      This week, I had the scare of a lifetime. My mailman dropped off my monthly 401(k) statement. With the envelope in my trembling hand, what immediately flashed through my mind was not my depleted nest egg.
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Movie shouldn't influence decision to buy Chihuahua
      After seeing Disney's new movie, kids are begging for Chihuahuas of their own. But unlike Papi and Chloe, many Chihuahuas purchased on a whim won't have happy endings.
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Triathlon benefits Dottie's House
      More than 500 participants, spectators and volunteers gathered at Island Beach State Park on Oct. 12 in celebration of the first ever triathlon benefiting Dottie's House. The triathlon, which also featured a duathlon, had a total of 363 participants and raised more than $16,000 for the organizati...
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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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Flu and pneumonia shots to be offered
      Ocean Medical Center is partnering with the Ocean County Health Department to provide flu and pneumonia shots for residents of Ocean County from 1-3 p.m. Nov.19 in the hospital's conference center in rooms B and C. Residents must be 9 years of age or older to receive a shot.
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Sisterhood to hold gift auction Nov. 11
      On Nov. 11, the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Or, 200 Van Zile Road, Brick, will hold its annual gift auction. The top prizes include a 32-inch flat screen HDTV, a $300 money tree, jewelry, appliances and gift baskets. Admission of $7 includes 25 tickets, a bagel, a snack and coffee. Doors open at 6 p...
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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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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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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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BTHS food drive slated for Nov. 1 at football game
      As part of the 2008 School Holiday Hunger Challenge, the Brick Township High School Rotary Interact and the National Honor Society are combining efforts to hold a food drive for the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. All fans of Brick Township High School are invited to bring canned and oth...
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Giveaway for smoke detector batteries
      In an effort to encourage Brick residents to change the batteries in their smoke detectors during daylight saving time, the Brick Bureau of Fire Safety and local fire companies will be supplied with a limited amount of 9-volt batteries to give away.
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