BYC student dance slated for Dec. 18
      The Brick Youth Club (BYC) will hold a dance on Dec. 18. There will be more dances announced soon, going into 2010. Dances are open to middle school students only.A ll dances begin at 7 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m.
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OCC will hold SAT reviews in February
      For those looking to brush up on skills for the SAT, the School Relations at Ocean County College (OCC) will offer SAT reviews in critical reading, critical writing and math. The following 10-hour/four-week sessions will be offered from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
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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.
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Community is called upon to donate blood
      New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of the New York Blood Center (NYBC) is calling upon the community to give blood this month.
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Club, workshops offered to job seekers
      The Ocean County College (OCC) will host a weekly Job Seekers Support Club on Mondays from 9-10 a.m. Jan. 11- May 24 in Room 101D at Ocean County College, Toms River. Meetings are free and open to the public. The club's goal is to help improve job search strategies, networking and offers assistance with job seeking advice and job leads.
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Old Guard will host dance Dec. 27
      The Old Guard of the Point Pleasant- Brick Area will host its next dance 1-4 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Old Guard building, 170 Duchess Lane, Brick. It will feature three hours of music by Wes Peters and the Old Guard orchestra. The price of $8 includes cake, coffee, tea and noisemakers. Hot dogs and soda will be sold. For information, call 732-840-1870.
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To our readers
      Items for Community Bulletin Board may be e-mailed to bulletin@gmnews.com. They also may be faxed to 732-780-4192 or mailed to Brick Township Bulletin, P.O. Box 5001, Freehold, NJ 07728.
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Alternate route for teacher cert. offered
      For those who have a bachelor's degree and would like to become a teacher, the Alternative Route to Teaching program offered at Ocean County College (OCC) can help them to become licensed without completing a traditional teacher-training program.
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BTHS to hold winter concert Dec. 17
      The Brick Township High School (BTHS) winter concert will be held 7 p.m. Dec. 17 in the auditorium at 346 Chambers Bridge Road. The honors band, concert band, chorus and honors chorus will perform a wide variety of holiday-themed music. Admission is free.
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January programs and events at library
      announced its schedule of free events and programs for the month of June. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at 732-477-4513 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for registration and details. • Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, 7 p.m.
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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 January. The course will be offered 3:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 8, and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 9 in Room 017/Library, Main Campus, Toms River. The registration deadline is Jan. 2.
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December programs, 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 December. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at 732-477-4513 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for registration and details.
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Various day trips offered through OCC
      Ocean County College (OCC), Toms River, is offering the following day trips: • "Jersey Boys" on Broadway, 8:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6. Cost: $179. • "Billy Elliot" on Broadway, 8:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9. Cost: $179.
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Special pets sought for Hall of Fame
      Nominations are now open for the 15th annual Animal Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place Feb. 28 during a public awards luncheon at the Hamilton Park Conference Center in Florham Park. For 14 years New Jersey's veterinarians have been honoring special animals that make an indelible impact on the lives of the people around them.
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OCC slates Career Night Open House
      A Career Night Open House, hosted by Ocean County College's (OCC) Department of Continuing and Professional Education, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at the OCC Arts and Community Center, Toms River. Admission is free.
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Sierra Club will hold holiday party Dec. 19
      The Sierra Club Of Ocean County will hold its annual holiday party and silent auction fundraiser starting at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Skywalk Café at the county administration building, 129 Hooper Ave., Toms River. The festivities will include food, music and auction items including kayaks, vacations, gift baskets, restaurant certificates and more.
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