'Lights of Love' tree lighting to be held
      The annual "Lights of Love" treelighting event, sponsored by the Ocean Medical Center Association, will take place 5 p.m. Dec.7 in front of the Medical Center at 425 Jack Martin Blvd. in Brick and then move indoors to the atrium lobby.
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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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Beautiful gardens sought for 2009 tour
      The Garden Club of Brick Township is now planning for its 2009 Brick garden tour and is inviting Brick gardeners to submit a request to be included in the tour.
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Ocean County Coin Club to meet Dec. 18
      The Ocean County Coin Club will hold an auction night 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Ocean Fire House, Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. All are invited. Admission is free. A coin auction for juniors takes place before each meeting at 6:45 p.m. Details: 732-255- 6911 or occoinclub.org.
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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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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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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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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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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 to host Santa breakfast
      The Brick Township First Aid Squad will host a breakfast with Santa 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 13 at 500 Aurora Place, Brick. The cost for breakfast and a picture with Santa is $8 for adults and $5 for children under 10. For more information, call 732- 272-4147.
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Philharmonic Chorus to perform at mall
      The Garden State Philharmonic Chorus will help ring in the holiday season 2-3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave., Toms River. The performance is free and open to the public. The Garden State Philharmonic Chorus is a 45-voice auditioned chorus of area residents that perform cl...
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Temple to hold Hanukkah boutique
      The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Or, Van Zile Road, Brick, will hold a Hanukkah boutique at 10 a.m. Dec.7. The temple has a new rabbi, and the community is invited to come by and learn about the congregation and its young rabbi. For more information, call the temple office at 732-458-4700.
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BCCT to present What We Noel'
      Brick Children's Community Theatre (BCCT) will present "What We Noel," a holiday story for the whole family, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13 and 3 p.m. Dec. 14 at Veterans Elementary School, 103 HendricksonAve., Brick. Tickets are $10 and all seats are reserved. Call 732-920-9041 or visit www.bcct.org.
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Church to hold Dec. 7 "Christmas Sing"
      A "Christmas Sing" will be held 4:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the First Baptist Church of Laurelton, 1836 Route 88 East. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited.
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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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Marching Dragons to hold craft fair Dec. 13
      The Brick Township High School Marching Dragon Caravan will host its 29th annual juried holiday craft fair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 13 at Brick Township High School, 346 Chambers Bridge Road.
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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 cos...
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Alzheimer support group to meet Dec. 16
      An Alzheimer's Association caregiver support group will be held 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at Shorrock Gardens Care Center, 75 Old Toms River Road, Brick. For additional information, call the helpline at 800-883-1180.
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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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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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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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Retired Educators to hold holiday lunch
      The Ocean County Retired Educators Association will host its holiday luncheon 11 a.m. Dec. 11 at the Quality Inn, Route 37, Toms River. Reservations forms and $22 per person should be sent to Barbara Miller, 2017 Baltimore Ave, Ortley Beach, NJ 08751.
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Adjunct faculty job fair to be held Dec. 10
      Those interested in teaching at the college level should attend the Dec. 10 adjunct faculty job fair to be offered by Ocean County College. Part-time teaching positions (for as little as three hours per week) in a variety of subjects will be available for the spring 2009 semester. A master's degr...
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Mothers Center seeks donations for gift auction
      The Mothers Center of the Jersey Shore, a nonprofit organization based in Brick, is accepting donations of items for its 17th annual gift auction slated for March 26. All proceeds will be used to support local charities as well as the organization's activities. For details and donations, contact 7...
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Medical support groups to meet monthly
      Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, New Jersey chapter, conducts mutual self-help groups 7-9 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Ocean Medical Center, 425 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick.
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Anne Elizabeth O'Hare
      Mrs. O'Hare, 77, of Brick, died Nov. 25, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, William O'Hare, two brothers, Vincent and Joseph Hurley, and two sisters, Catherine Hickey and Helen Vitt.
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Rosaline "Rose" Stryker Kennedy
      Mrs. Kennedy, 83, a lifelong resident of Freehold, died Nov. 6, 2008, at Montgomery Care Center, Freehold Township. She was a cashier at the 33 East Car Wash, Freehold, for 33 years before her retirement in 2000. Her first husband, John R. Stryker, died in 1970. Her second husband, Edward Kennedy,...
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