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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Parade Committee to host NYC trip Dec. 7
      The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee is hosting a trip to Rockefeller Center in New York Çity Dec. 7. The bus will depart the Barnegat Municipal complex at 9:15 a.m. and Brick Plaza at 10 a.m. The per person fee of $27.50 includes the bus ride, fee time in New York City for viewin...
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Donations are needed in blood supply
      New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) will conduct a blood drive 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave. Toms River. With area hospitals experiencing a 15 percent deficit in their blood supply, NJBS is urging all eligible persons to donate today.
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Free dinner, movie for Brick seniors Dec. 12
      The Brick Youth Club will host a free dinner and movie Dec. 12 at the Brick Township Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. The evening will begin with a spaghetti dinner and will be followed by the 1947 movie "Miracle on 34th Street" starring Maureen O'Hara and Natalie Wood. Doors open at 4 p.m.
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Cars sought for Vehicle Donation Program
      The American Lung Association is looking for a few new or used cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles and boats for its Vehicle Donation Program. Vehicles received are sold for the highest value possible to help fund the mission to prevent and control lung disease. The association will pick up the car a...
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Eye Openers seeks volunteer drivers
      The Eye Openers of Point Pleasant/Brick, a support group for the blind and visually impaired, is seeking volunteers to drive members to and from semimonthly meetings in Point Pleasant Beach. To volunteer, call George Brown at 732- 892-5117 or Anne Moran at 732-785-5527.
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Medical support groups to meet monthly
      Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, New Jersey chapter, conducts self-help groups 7-9 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Ocean Medical Center, 425 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick. The groups offer emotional support and crisis intervention regarding inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative c...
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Crafters needed for Dec. 13 holiday fair
      Brick Township High School Marching Dragon Caravan seeks crafters for its holiday craft fair to be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 13 at the high school, 346 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. Handmade items will only be sold. For details, call Chris at 732- 920-8634 or e-mail MrMrsT85@msn.com.
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WRAT Nutcracker to feature Shinedown
      Greater Media radio station WRAT-FM 95.9 is presenting its traditional WRAT Nutcracker with Shinedown and special guests Halestorm 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Starland Ballroom, Sayreville. Jacksonville, Fla., natives Shinedown are known for such hits as "Fly from the Inside," "45" and "Save Me.
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December programs at the 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 December. 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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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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Ocean County Library needs 'Books for Kids'
      The Ocean County Library will make the holidays a special time for children in the community through its "Books For Kids" program. All 21 locations of the Ocean County Library are accepting new book donations from the community through Dec. 1. All books collected are distributed to disadvantaged ...
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OCC to take Panama Canal cruise Feb. 9-20
      The Academy for Lifelong Learning at Ocean County College is taking an 11-night Panama Canal cruise Feb. 9-20. Air and land prices include two twin beds or one queen size, sitting area and private bathroom from $2,499 for an inside cabin to $3,199 for a private balcony cabin, based on double occu...
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Herbertsville First Aid Squad needs members
      The Herbertsville First Aid Squad urgently needs new members. Volunteer to save a life and help a neighbor. All training is provided at no cost. For information, call 732-840-9116 or visit www.herbertsville.org.
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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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Delayed opening at libraries on Dec. 12
      All branches of the Ocean County Library will have a delayed opening on Dec. 12 so employees can participate in the annual staff recognition program. Barnegat, Berkeley, Brick, Jackson, Lacey, Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor, Long Beach Island, Manchester, Plumsted, Point Pleasant Borough, Stafford a...
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Foundation offering letters from Santa
      The Arthritis Foundation, New Jersey Chapter, is offering personalized letters from Santa Claus at $8 each. Proceeds support programs and services for adults and children with arthritis in New Jersey. The Foundation will send a child, adult or pet a personalized letter and token gift from Santa C...
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Holiday arts and crafts show to be held
      A holiday arts and crafts show, to benefit the Tom Giannattasio Jr. Memorial Fund, will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Pioneer Hose Fire Company No. 1, 312 Drum Point Road, Brick.
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Shopping event, free breakfast to be held
      Laurelton Village Care Center, 475 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick, is holding a complimentary continental breakfast with Santa and shopping event 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7. Vendors from Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay, Lia Sophia, Arbonne and more will be featured. Vendor tables are still available at a cost...
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Brick Dragons Football to hold raffle
      The Brick Dragons Football Parents Club is sponsoring a Thanksgiving Day raffle. The raffle is limited to 200 tickets, which are $100 each, and the grand prize is $10,000 based on the sale of all the tickets. (Or 50 percent of all tickets sold.) Shares of a ticket may be purchased as well as a fu...
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NJ STARS information session offered at OCC
      An NJ Stars information session will be held 6 p.m. Nov. 20 and Dec. 16. The statewide program provides students in the top 20 percent of their graduating class the opportunity to attend a New Jersey community college for the first two years for free.
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Library hours to change for holiday
      All branches of the Ocean County Library will close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 26 and all branches will be closed on Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Barnegat, Brick, Lakewood, Manchester, Jackson, Stafford and Toms River branches only will open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 28.
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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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Old Guard to host dance Nov. 30
      The Old Guard of Point Pleasant, Brick area, is hosting a dance 1-4 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Old Guard Building, 170 Duchess Lane, Brick. Price of $7 includes refreshments and three hours of music by Wes Peters and the Old Guard 15-piece orchestra. Call 72-840- 1870. Tickets are also available at the ...
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