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      Bulletin Board May 7, 2009  RSS feed
      Golf classic to benefit Dottie's House May 18
            Friends of Dottie's House, Brick, will hold its 10th annual golf classic May 18 at the Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Lakewood.
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      Pre-Memorial Day church service offered
            The Osbornville Baptist Church, 366 Drum Point Road, Brick, will hold a pre- Memorial Day Sunday service for those who will be away for the holiday weekend. The Rev. Fred Daugherty will conduct the service at 7 p.m. May 21. All are welcome.
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      Birthday celebration for Pinelands Alliance
            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.
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      Armed Forces Day picnic May 16
            Live music will be featured at an Armed Forces Day picnic and dance to be held 4-10 p.m. May 16 at the Point Pleasant Elks Lodge, 820 Arnold Ave., Point Pleasant Beach. Those bringing a donation to be part of a package being sent to Iraq, or those attending in any era military uniform may take $2 off the $12 admission. The fee is $6 for children 10 years and younger.
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      Mother's Day brunch will be held May 10
            The Women's Auxiliary to Community First Aid and Emergency Squad, 406 Mantoloking Road, Brick, will hold a Mother's Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 10. Cost is $10 per person and $6 for children under 8. Seating is limited. For reservations call 732-920-1554 after 3:00 p.m.
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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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      Enjoy 'Pops & Pasta' at Brick Twp. H.S.
            The Brick Township High School chorus, under the direction of Paul Bibelheimer, will present its ninth annual "Pops and Pasta" on May 8 at the high school, 346 Chambers Bridge Road. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and will feature pasta, meatballs, rolls, salad, drinks and dessert. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
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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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      Apply now to be a Brick lifeguard
            The Brick Township Recreation Department is accepting applications for summer employment for lifeguards for the township's three ocean beaches. Lifeguards must be 16 or older and certified in CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation), first aid, AED (automated external defibrillator) and oxygen.
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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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      Brick library schedules free programs and events in May
            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 May. 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.
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      'Movies, Marches & More' at BTHS May 13
            The Brick Township High School (BTHS) Music Department will present "Movies, Marches, and More!" at 7 p.m. May 13 at Brick Township High School, 346 Chambers Bridge Road.
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      Free job seekers club offered at OCC
            Ocean County College Career, Employment and Counseling Services sponsors a weekly job seekers support club for individuals who are out of work or want to change jobs. 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.
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      Brick Garden Club will meet May 11
            The Brick Garden Club will meet 7 p.m. May 11 in the Cultural Arts Center, Herbertsville Road, Brick. Lee Crisci, president, will conduct a short business meeting to discuss upcoming events and trips for the club. The committees for the annual garden tour will also give reports.
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      Boating safety course dates scheduled
            U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-05 of Brick will be presenting "About Boating Safety" on May 9, June 6 and Oct. 3. Classes will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and all will be held at the Brick Civic Plaza. 270 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick.
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      Library to be closed June 5 for training
            All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed June 5 for a staff in-service training event and will resume normal branch hours June 6. The library website, www.theoceancountylibrary. org, and its databases will be available during that time. For further information, go to www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-349-6200.
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      Parking permits, beach badges on sale
            The Brick Township Recreation Department has announced that season beach badges and season parking permits for summer 2009 are now on sale in the Brick Recreation Department. The price for season badges is $25 if purchased prior to June 15. After that date, the price increases to $30 for season badges.
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      Retired educators to meet May 14
            The Ocean County Retired Educators Association will host its spring meeting and luncheon at the Quality Inn, Toms River, at 11 a.m. May 14. Current members will have the opportunity to vote for OCREA officers during the election period following the business meeting. The cost of the luncheon is $22 per person and reservations must be received by May 5.
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      OCC to offer job search workshops
            The Department of Continuing and Professional Education at Ocean County College is offering the following workshops: • "Job Search Workshop with Résumé Writing," offered 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, June 3-24 at the OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River. The cost is $52.
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      Become a substitute teacher in two days
            The Department of School Relations at Ocean County College (OCC) is offering a two-day substitute teacher training workshop in May. The course will be offered from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 15 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16 in Room 17/Library, Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River.
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      Event to offer info on mental health
            Families and friends are invited to meet with Ocean County mental health and other service provider agencies at 6:30 p.m. May 13 to learn about support and resources available in Ocean County.
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      Vendors needed for h.s. flea market
            A flea market to raise money for a senior scholarship will be hosted by Brick Township Memorial High School from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 30 in the school's parking lot, 2001 Lanes Mill Road.
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      Flea market will have lots of stuff for kids
            A Kids' Stuff Flea Market will be held rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9 at the Ocean County Park, Route 88, Lakewood. All vendor spots have been sold out. New and recycled kids and baby-related items will be available. Free admission. Details: 877-OCPARKS or www.oceancountyparks.org.
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      Marching Mustangs will host golf outing
            The Brick Township Memorial High School Marching Mustangs will host its annual golf outing on June 6 at the Sea Oaks Country Club, 99 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor. The cost is $150 per person and includes the golf cart, greens fees, range balls, barbecue and door prizes. Tee times begin at 1 p.m. To register, call Joe or Diane at 732-295-3499.
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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 assigned to the Drug Enforcement Unit. Messages are checked on a daily basis.
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      Day trips offered by Ocean County College
            Ocean County College, Toms River, is offering the following day trips. All ages are welcome. • Baltimore Inner Harbor "Duck" tour and more, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 12. The fee is $99. • "The Jersey Boys" on Broadway, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 20. The fee is $179.
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      'Paws 4 a Cause' to take place May 30
            The eighth annual 'Paws 4 a Cause" dog walk benefiting the homeless animals at the Jersey Shore Animal Center will be held from 1-4 p.m. May 30 at the Ocean County Park, Route 88, Lakewood. The rain date will be June 6. Water stations will be available for humans and canines along the trail. Pets must be licensed, have up-to-date vaccinations and be leashed at all times.
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      5K Run/Walk will benefit Dottie's House
            The Ocean County Bar Association's 5K Run/Walk to benefit Dottie's House will take place May 9 in Seaside Park. The event will also feature a One Mile Fun Run.D ottie's House provides housing, support and training for victims of domestic violence.
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      Pt. Pleasant AARP to hold monthly meeting
            AARP Chapter 2920, Point Pleasant, will hold its monthly meeting 1 p.m. May 11 at the Old Guard Building, 170 Duchess Lane. Brick. New members are always welcome. Details: 732- 785-3347.
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