Library joins military cell phone effort
      The Ocean County Library will participate in the national "Cell Phone for Soldiers" program by distributing postage-paid envelopes for shipping cell phones at 17 of its branches, according to Senior Librarian Meagan Toohey. "Cell Phones for Soldiers" is a 501.c.3 nonprofit organization. It sells ...
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Submissions for film festival being sought
      The Ocean County Library is accepting submissions for its third annual film festival to be held March 27 and 28 at its Toms River branch, 101 Washington St. There are two divisions in the film festival: one for entrants attending high school, the other for adults.
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Library's list of online databases expands
      Ocean County Library's offerings of online databases keep expanding. Customers now have access to 88 resource databases. Four of the most recent additions are Thompson Gale Legal Forms, Tell Me More, TumbleBooks and Small Engine Repair Reference Center.
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Church to hold family event Jan. 31, Feb. 1
      The Church of the Visitation, 755 Mantoloking Road, Brick, will hold a Winter Family Carnival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 31 and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 1.
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Ocean County Coin Club to meet Jan. 15
      The Ocean County Coin Club will hold an auction night 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Ocean Fire House, Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. All are invited. Admission is free. A coin auction for juniors takes place before each meeting at 6:45 p.m. Details: 732-255-6911 or occoinclub. org.
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Mardi Gras event to benefit animal center
      A Mardi Gras celebration presented by the Coastal Jersey Parrot Head Club (CJPHC) will take place 1-7 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Sawmill Café in Seaside Park. The event will benefit the Jersey Shore Animal Center, Brick, Jimmy and the Parrots and DJ Jeff Allen will provide entertainment.
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International Chef's Night Out to be held
      The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education will sponsor its 13th annual International Chef's Night Out 6 to 9 p.m. March 2 at the Poland Springs Arena at the Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River.
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Recycle Christmas trees at these sites
      The Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation will again offer county residents the opportunity to recycle their Christmas trees. Recycled trees will be chipped and used on nature trails throughout the park systems. Trees used for commercial purposes will not be accepted.
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Flower market to recycle vases, baskets
      The Brick Flower Market is again offering its reuse/recycle program, which is designed to increase the life expectancy of the average vase, wicker basket, mug or assorted container. Its goal is to aid the recycling effort and to donate money to local charities.
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Ocean Medical Center to host health fair Jan. 17
      Ocean Medical Center will sponsor "New Year New You," a health fair complete with speakers, free screenings, and fitness and nutrition tips 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jan. 17 in the East Wind Conference Center, 425 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick. A nutrition lecture at 11 a.m. will include the top 10 health strat...
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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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AARP Chapter 2920 plans April trip
      AARP Chapter 2920, Point Pleasant, will take a trip to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, on April 21 to see a performance of the comedy "Over the River and Through the Woods." The cost will be $75 and includes lunch. Details: 732-262-0733.
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Church to hold family event Jan. 31, Feb. 1
      The Church of the Visitation, 755 Mantoloking Road, Brick, will hold a Winter Family Carnival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 31 and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 1. The day's festivities will include music, food, prizes and games for the whole family, including a Guitar Hero contest. All proceeds will benefit the ...
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Church, hall open for social events
      The historic First Baptist Church of Laurelton, 1824-1836 Route 88, Brick, offers and affordable place for a wedding or for renewal of vows. The church's social hall is also available for showers, receptions and parties. To reserve a date or for additional information, call 732-840-1505.
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Carrabba's to host basketball fundraiser
      Carrabba's Italian Grill, 990 Cedar Bridge Ave., Brick, will sponsor a fundraiser for Brick Memorial boys basketball to be held noon Jan. 17. Lunch will include chicken, potato, salad, bread and beverages. Tickets are $15 per person, payable to BMBA.
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MOMS Club to host preschool fair Jan. 15
      The MOMS Club of Brick, a nonprofit organization for stay-at-home, working moms and their children, is hosting a preschool fair 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Brick Civic Center, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. In lieu of an admission fee, a nonperishable item to benefit the FoodBank of Monmouth and Oce...
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Dogs, cats should be licensed in January
      All Brick Township dogs and cats, 7 months or older, must be licensed during the month of January for the 2009 year. A certificate of rabies vaccination must be presented and must be current through November 2009 for a one-year license, or November 2011 for a three-year license.
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Seminar on teen depression to be held
      Dr. Jerome Bubrick, the clinical director of the Child Study Unit in Hackensack, will be giving a seminar on teen depression at the Ocean County Library, Toms River branch, 101 Washington St., 6 p.m. Jan. 15. Topics will include the treatment of obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders, anxiety an...
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Hockey Club to host learn-to-skate clinic
      The Brick Hockey Club is conducting a learn-to-play ice hockey program on Saturdays from 5:10 to 6:10 p.m. through Feb. 14 at the Ocean Ice Palace, 197 Chambers Bridge Road. Learning to play ice hockey teaches the foundation of skating and introduces skill development and techniques. No previous ...
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