BMAC to hold dances, movies and more
      The Brick Municipal Alliance Committee (BMAC) will hold the following events: • Oct. 9, BYC movie, "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" • Oct. 16, BYC dance • Oct. 23, BYC movie, "Monsters vs. Aliens" • Oct.
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Rotary clubs will hold blood drive
      The Brick Rotary and the Brick Morning Rotary Clubs will hold a blood drive from 2-8 p.m. Oct. 1 at The Mansion in the Brick Plaza Shopping Center behind A&P. To sign up, call Roger at 732-255-2557 or Gene-Ann at 732-239-6928.
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Memory, behavioral expert will speak
      Clinical psychologist Dr. Mitchell Slutzky will speak on a treatment model for memory impairment 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at The Worthington, 458 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick. A light supper will be served. RSVP to 732-206-9800.
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Drum major carries on family tradition
      As her younger son entered Brick Township High School in 2007, Darlene LaHaye told Danny that he needed to have some activity and that he should try band for a year. Two years, a lot of fun and a whole lot of hard work later, Danny is still with the band, serving as the new Brick Marching Dragons Drum Major.
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Free family festival in Jackson
      The autumn brings cool weather, another school year, and the 15th annual Fall Forestry Festival at the Forest Resource Education Center (FREC) in Jackson. Families, groups and scouts are invited to this event on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Activities, parking and admission are free.
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Brick Elks Lodge to host wrestling event
      The Brick Elks will host a wrestling event featuring the Nasty Boys — Jerry Saggs and Hulk Hogan co-star Brian Knobbs at 7:35 p.m. Oct. 3 at its lodge, 2491 Hooper Ave., Brick. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for children and seniors. Details: 732-888-1704.
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Doll Club of Toms River to host show
      The Jersey Shore Doll Club of Toms River will hold its 21st annual Doll & Miniature Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Toms River Elks Club, 600 Washington St. The show will feature dolls, accessories, miniatures, vintage toys and bears. Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for children under 12. Vendor spots are available. Call Bea McAdam at 732-458-7713.
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Free job training offered to businesses
      Ocean County College, Toms River, will offer free classes for New Jersey businesses and organizations that are able to provide 10 or more employees to complete a program. Preapproved course options include English as a second language, PC skills, Excel, Outlook, basic communications and basic math.
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OCREA will host 50th anniversary luncheon
      The Ocean County Retired Educators Association (OCREA) will host its 50th Anniversary Luncheon at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood on Oct. 15. Members and their guests are welcome to attend the event, which will focus on the accomplishments of OCREA for the past 50 years as well as its present endeavors.
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OCC will offer Praxis I & II review sessions
      Ocean County College will offer Praxis I and II review sessions at the college's main campus on College Drive in Toms River. Reviews in reading, writing, mathematics, early childhood, elementary education, middle school math, social studies, general science, English language, literature and composition will be offered at a cost of $199 per course.
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