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      Bulletin Board June 11, 2009  RSS feed
      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.
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      Golf Classic raises over 70K
            On May 18 Dottie's House celebrated its 10th annual Golf Classic at Eagle Ridge Golf Club's newly expanded 27-hole championship golf course. The event, which brought out 105 golfers, raised over $70,000 for the facility, which provides long-term transitional housing and support services for women and children who have survived domestic violence.
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      Volunteers needed to work drives
            New Jersey Blood Services is in need of volunteers to work blood drives. The Bloodmobile volunteer is an integral member of the blood collection team whose task it is to assist donors with registration, perform canteen duties and make appointments for their next donation.
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      BTV will now take garage sale ads
            Township residents looking for help in spreading the word about their garage sale can now place an announcement on Brick Township's municipal television station, BTV. Any resident who obtains a garage sale permit can place a free announcement on the BTV bulletin board. Residents are asked to send an email to emoroney@twp.brick.nj.
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      Parking permits, beach badges on sale
            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, the price increases to $30 for season badges. The price for season parking is $30 for Brick residents and $40 for nonresidents. Children 12 and under are free.
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      Kayak race to be held at Windward Beach
            The Metedeconk River Run-Kayak Race will be held June 20 at Windward Beach, Brick. Check in for races will be from 8-9:30 a.m. and a safety briefing will be held at 9:40 a.m.
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      POAC will host family picnic, carnival
            POAC (parents of autistic children) will host its annual free family picnic and carnival for those with autism and their families from noon to 4 p.m. June 20 at Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood.
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      BYC to hold summer dances, open gym
            The Brick Youth Club (BYC) will hold summer dances for middle school students 7- 9:30 p.m. on June 26, July 17 and Aug. 14 at the Brick Township Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. Prompt pick-up is appreciated. Dances are open to middle school students only. Students currently in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades may attend through the Aug. 14 dance.
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      Summer day trips offered by OCC
            Ocean County College, (OCC), Toms River, is offering the following day trips. • A Day in Philadelphia: National Constitution Center, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and lunch on the Moshula, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 2. The fee is $119.
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      Program on antique & vintage purses slated
            Collector and antiques dealer Kate Butler of Pemberton will present "Antique & Vintage Purses" 7 p.m. June 11 at the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River. Examples of purses from the 1800s through the 1960s with a special emphasis on the Victorian through the art deco period will be shown. For more information, call 732- 341-1880 or go to www.
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      Library to close for Independence Day
            All branches of the Ocean County Library will close July 3-4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday and will resume normal branch hours on July 6. For further information, contact the Ocean County Library at www.theoceancountylibrary. org or 732-349-6200.
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      BYC announces spring movie schedule
            The Brick Municipal Alliance Committee's (B-MAC) Brick Youth Club (BYC) has announced its spring schedule of free movie nights. The BYC will show "Night at the Museum" on July 10 and "Jonas Brothers 3-D Concert Experience" on Aug. 7 at the Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. The doors open for movies at 6:45 p.m. and movies begin at 7 p.m.
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      Historical Society event needs dealers
            Dealers are needed for the Ocean County Historical Society's 23rd Old Time Antiques and Collectibles Faire to be held Sept. 5 in the Ocean County parking garage and the adjacent lot between Hooper and Madison avenues in downtown Toms River.
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      Lions Club to sponsor Comedy Night June 26
            The Lions Club of Brick is sponsoring a Comedy Night at 8 p.m. June 26 at the Legend Restaurant, Toms River. The event will feature comedian Paul Venier. Tickets are $30 and include a buffet dinner. Seating is limited. Proceeds from the event will support Camp Marcella for the Blind and other Brick Lions Club charities. For more information, call 732-477-1010.
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      See 'Jersey Boys,' have dinner in New York
            The Knights of Columbus 836 will sponsor a Sept. 16 trip to see "Jersey Boys" at the August Wilson Theater in New York City. The trip will include round-trip deluxe motor coach transportation, orchestra seats for the 2 p.m. matinee and dinner at Forlini's Restaurant in New York City. Full payment, of $195 per person, is due at time of booking. Details: 732-920-7538.
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      'Speed' networking program June 16
            The Brick Township and Southern Monmouth Chambers of Commerce will hold a "speed" networking program from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. June 16 at Woodlake Country Club, Lakewood. Attendees will have a choice of participating in speed networking or traditional networking while enjoying light fare and beverages.
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      OCC to host senior citizens art exhibit
            View artwork created by Ocean County residents age 60 and older at the 33rd Annual Senior Citizens Art Exhibit to be held June 20-25 at the Ocean County College Arts and Community Center Gallery, Main Campus, Toms River. The exhibit will feature the work of both professional and nonprofessional artists.
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      June 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 June. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call 732-477-4513 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for registration and details.
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