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Do you know a veteran? Well, you can get that vet recognized on air through "Veterans' Shout Out," a Greater Media radio program. Carl Craft and Marty Martinez, hosts of the WRAT's morning show are honoring our country's veterans on the WRAT (95.9-FM), between 6 and 10 a.m., Monday through Friday. More ... The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education will sponsor its 13th annual International Chef's Night Out 6 to 9 p.m. March 2 at the Poland Springs Arena at the Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. More ... The Mothers Center of the Jersey Shore will hold its 17th annual gift auction at 5:30 p.m. March 26 at the Ramada Inn in Toms River. Tickets are $30 and include dinner, dessert, soft drinks, door prizes and one ticket for the grand prize. Tables for up to 12 people can be reserved. More ... 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 February. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at 732-477-4513, ext. 2, or visit www.theocean-countylibrary.org for registration and details. More ... The Church of the Visitation, Brick, will host a wine tasting and art auction at 6 p.m. Feb. 28. More than 50 sommelier-selected wines from around the world will be available for sampling as well as hors d'oeuvres from local merchants. A selection from Wine Spectator magazine's top 100 wines will be poured while the art collection is viewed. More ... Numerous events are being planned in preparation of Osbornville School's 70th birthday and all graduates, staff members and parents are being asked to help with the festivities. There are many ways to be involved, and ideas and help are welcomed. More ... Meridian Health hospitals will celebrate American Heart Month by offering free health screenings at each of the following hospitals: • Feb. 21, at Ocean Medical Center, Brick, in the Community Room • Feb. More ... The Ocean County Library's Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St., will host a program of area filmmakers' independent short films, movie trailers and more at 7 p.m. Feb. 25. Local filmmaker and award-winning screenwriter Darren DeBari will present the films and lead the discussion. More ... The New Jersey Chapter of America's Crohn's and Colitis Foundation will host an informational meeting on Team Challenge at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., Toms River. More ... The Guild Theatreworks Inc., of Brick, will present "Annie Get Your Gun" at the Jersey Shore Arts Center at 8 p.m. Feb. 27, 28 and March 6 and at 3 p.m. March 8. The musical is based on the life of sharpshooter Annie Oakley who appeared in the actual "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" show. More ... The Jersey Shore Model Car Club will hold its annual stock car night 7-11 p.m. March 20. Models from other racing series will be on display as well as racing memorabilia. Members are of all skill levels and enjoy all aspects of plastic model building. More ... The Brick Township Historical Society will host a program on the "History of Dolls" at 7:30 p.m. March 10 at the Herbertsville Firehouse, 601 Herbertsville Road, Brick. The featured speaker, Doris Studeman, of Brick, will show a sample of dolls made of many different materials over the past 100 years. More ... The Ocean County Retired Educators Association will hold its meeting and luncheon at 11 a.m. March 12 at the Quality Inn, 815 Route 37, Toms River. Robert Bobick, associate director of Research and Economic Services, will be the guest speaker. More ... The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA), the environmental nonprofit, is celebrating its 20th birthday all year long and the public is invited to attend. PPA will take time this year to look back and build on its accomplishments over the last 20 years. They will hold a members-only birthday bash at the Bishop Farmstead, Southampton Township, on July 25 (rain date of Aug. More ... The Old Guard of the Point Pleasant- Brick Area will host its February dance 1-4 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Old Guard building, 170 Duchess Lane, Brick. Those attending will enjoy three hours of music by Wes Peters and the Old Guard, a 15- piece orchestra. The price of $8 includes cake, coffee and tea. Hot dogs and soda will be sold. More ... The Office of School Relations at Ocean County College (OCC) is offering a sevenhour training seminar for licensed New Jersey registered nurses who are interested in becoming substitute school nurses. A one-day Substitute School Nurse Training Institute will be held 8 a.m.-4 p.m. March 7 in Room 105, Nursing Building, OCC's Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River. More ... The historic First Baptist Church of Laurelton, 1824-1836 Route 88, Brick, offers an affordable place for a wedding or for renewal of vows. The church's social hall is also available for showers, receptions and parties. To reserve a date or for information, call 732-840-1505. More ... The Ocean County Library's Toms River branch, 101 Washington St., will host "Bullying and Bias: A Prevention Seminar"9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 26. According to a 2007 New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety study, bullying and bias incidents are becoming more common in school buildings. More ... United Way of Ocean County is funding a free income tax preparation program called Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) through a grant to encourage financial stability. Through EITC, individuals with a low income can receive up to $4,800 from the federal government and up to $1,000 from the state. More ... Career, Employment and Counseling Services at Ocean County College (OCC) is seeking businesses to participate in its annual Spring Job Fair to be held 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. March 13 in the gymnasium, OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River. Participating employers will review applications, conduct interviews and hire prospective employees. More ... The Brick Children's Community Theater (BCCT) will be sponsoring an LCR dice game night, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Civic Center on Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. Tickets are $20 and include four games, coffee, tea, dessert and prizes. The grand-prize game will have an additional charge. Details: 732-818-1440. More ... The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has implemented a U.S. Department of Labor grant to train adults, ages 55 years and older, in high-growth healthcare occupations. NCOA has joined forces with Ocean County College's Department of Continuing and Professional Education to offer a variety of noncredit certificate courses that train older adults to reenter the job market. More ... If you are out of work or want to change jobs, Ocean County College Career, Employment and Counseling Services sponsors a weekly job seekers support club. Meetings are held on Monday mornings from 9-10 a.m. in Room 104 at OCCs Center for Business Education and Training, 150 Brick Blvd., Brick. Admission to club meetings is free and open to the public. More ... The Brick Municipal Alliance Committee (B-MAC) will sponsor the following events at Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. RSVP to 732-262-1074. • Free family movie night presents "High School Musical" 7 p.m. Feb. 20, includes popcorn and beverage. More ... The Friends of the Brick Library will take its spring trip to the Tuckerton Seaport on May 7. The day will include a tour of the maritime village and a glimpse of the daily life of a bygone era while exploring the pristine ecosystem. Lunch is not included. The bus will depart from the Brick Library at 9 a.m. and return at 3 p.m. More ... The First Baptist Church of Laurelton, 1836 Route 88, Brick, will serve a soup kitchen on the last Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All are welcome. There is no charge. More ... Ocean County College, Toms River, is offering the following day trips. All ages are welcome. • The Marvelous Wonderettes on off- Broadway with brunch at Ellen's Stardust Diner, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 1. The fee is $159. More ... |
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