Login Profile
Get News Updates
For local news delivered via email enter address here:
Real Estate Automotive Employment Services
    Classifieds Marketplace
      Media Kit Forms
      News
      HOME
      Front Page
      GMN Photo Galleries
      Bulletin Board
      Letters
      Greg Bean's Column
      Sports
      Online Obituary Submission
      Featured Special Sections
      Health & Fitness Guide
      About Us
      Archive
      Contact Us
      Services
      Advertiser Index
      Copyright
      2000 - 2009 GMN All Rights Reserved
      Terms of Use & Privacy
      Bulletin Board August 6, 2009  RSS feed
      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.
      More ...

      BYC to host summer dances, open gym
            The Brick Youth Club (BYC) will hold summer dances for middle school students 7- 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 14, Sept. 4 and Sept. 18. Advance registration is necessary and will be taken from the Monday prior to the event through Thursday night or until the event fills. Call 732-262-1074.
      More ...

      OCC to host Career Night Aug. 18
            For those interested in changing careers or moving up the ladder professionally, the Department of Continuing and Professional Education at Ocean County College (OCC) will host a Career Night from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 18 at OCC's Arts and Community Center, main campus, Toms River.
      More ...

      Summer day trips offered by OCC
            Ocean County College, (OCC), Toms River, is offering the following day trips. • Bronx Tour with lunch on City Island, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6. The fee is $139. • Amish Countryside Tour, includes a shopping stop and lunch at Plain & Fancy, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10. The fee is $119.
      More ...

      Pipers, drummers are welcome to join
            Pipers or drummers of any caliber are welcome to join the Pipes and Drums of Barnegat Bay as they compete as a grade five band in the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association next year. Instructors are of the highest quality and the grade five tunes will not be difficult.
      More ...

      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.
      More ...

      Knights of Columbus to go to Citi Field
            The Knights of Columbus Council 836 is sponsoring a trip to Citi Field for a New York Mets-Atlanta Braves game on Sept. 21. Limited box seats are available at $119 per person. Send checks payable to the Brick Knights of Columbus Council 836 to Camille Frederick, 586 Charles Drive, Brick, NJ 08723 or call 732-920-7538.
      More ...

      Jersey Shore PFLAG will meet Aug. 12
            Jersey Shore PFLAG will conduct its monthly support group 7-9 p.m. Aug. 12 at the United Church of Christ of Toms River, 1681 Ridgeway Road (Route 571), Manchester. The meetings offer support, education and advocacy for people who have lesbians and gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people in their lives. The group is not affiliated with any religious organization.
      More ...

      Bookfest will offer lineup of chef-authors
            The Ocean County Library, Toms River, will continue the tradition of combining its annual book festival around a food theme when it hosts "Something's Cooking at the Ocean County Library … a Taste of the Arts" on Sept. 26.
      More ...

      Monsters needed for this year's 'Eakfest'
            The Eak family of Brick seeks individuals to assist in their second annual "Eakfest," a haunted Halloween fundraiser that benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Needed are people to serve as "scare-actors." The role of these actors will be to frighten people on the haunted trail or work in any of the other stations. For more information, visit www.EAKFEST.
      More ...

      August 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 the month of August. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at 732-477-4513 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for registration and details.
      More ...

      BCCT will present 'Seussical the Musical'
            The Brick Children's Community Theater (BCCT) will present "Seussical, the Musical" 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7, 8, 14 and 15 and at 3 p.m. Aug. 9 at Brick Township High School 346 Chambers Bridge Road. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students and are available by calling 732-920-9041 or online at www.bcct.org. Tickets will also be available at the door.
      More ...

      Praise band will perform Aug. 16
            Praise band "Our Saving Grace" will be the guest performers at the First Baptist Church of Laurelton, Route 88, Brick, at 10 a.m. Aug. 16. The band is from the United Presbyterian Church of Yardville. The public is invited. For more information, call 732-840-1505.
      More ...

      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 $30. The price for season parking is $30 for Brick residents and $40 for nonresidents. Children 12 and under are free. Only checks or money orders will be accepted for payment.
      More ...

      Church to offer soup kitchen
            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 ...

      Register for Brick PAL kindergarten, pre-K
            The Brick Township PAL will hold registration for its pre-K and kindergarten programs for the upcoming school year. The kindergarten program wraps around the program offered at the Primary Learning Center and is available for children in both the morning and afternoon sessions.
      More ...

      Dance will benefit animal center Aug. 22
            A country and western dance for the benefit of the Jersey Shore Animal Center will be held 7-11 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Toms River Elks Club, 600 Washington St., Toms River. There will be free snacks, bottled water and soda, door prizes and two free dance lessons that evening with DJ Renegade Rich and Debi of the Indian Rock Campground, Jackson.
      More ...

      Tin Can Sailors will meet Aug. 11
            The Tin Can Sailors of New Jersey will meet at Dennys Restaurant, 25 Brick Blvd., Brick at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 11. All U.S. Navy veterans are welcome, especially former destroyer sailors. For more information, call Bucky at 732-279-0436.
      More ...

      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.
      More ...

      Large coin show slated for Sept. 12
            The largest coin show at the Jersey Shore will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Laurelton Fire House, Route 88, Brick. Last year, over 300 individuals attended the show, which included 30 tables of dealers and eight exhibits put on by club members. Dealers with coins, paper money, tokens and medals and will be available to buy, sell and/or trade.
      More ...

      Brick Township police offer drug hotline
            The Brick Township Police Department provides a "Drug Hotline" for residents 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.
      More ...