Brick library schedules February programs and events
      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 February. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at 732-477-4513, ext. 2, or visit www.theocean-countylibrary.org for registra...
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Ocean County Coin Club to meet Feb. 5
      The Ocean County Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 for an education night at the Ocean Fire House, Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. All are invited. Free admission. A coin auction for juniors takes place before each meeting at 6:45 p.m.
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Dottie's House to hold gala Feb. 5
      Friends of Dottie's House will host its second annual "Have a Heart for Dottie's House" gala at the Spring Lake Manor, Spring Lake Heights, at 6 p.m. Feb. 5. This year's gala will honor John K. Lloyd, FACHE, president and chief executive officer of Meridian Health.
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Medical support groups to meet monthly
      Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, New Jersey chapter, conducts mutual self-help groups 7-9 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Ocean Medical Center, 425 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick.
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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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First-aid squad needs volunteers
      The Brick Volunteer First Aid Squad is seeking volunteers to fill several vacancies in its ranks. Volunteers will be provided with free training. Interested applicants should call 732-477-5020 and leave a message.
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Honor veterans with a 'shout out'
      Do you know a veteran? Well, you can get that vet recognized on air through "Veteran's Shout Out," a Greater Media radio program. Carl Craft and Marty Martinez, hosts of the WRAT's morning show are honoring our country's veterans on the WRAT (95.9), between 6 and 10 a.m., Monday through Friday.
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Relay for Life kickoff party to be held
      A kickoff party for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Brick Township 2009 will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Brick PAL Building, 60 Drum Point Road, Brick. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to 800-ACS-2345. For more information go to www.relayforlife.org/bricknj.
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Ocean County tourism grants now available
      Applications for the annual Ocean County Tourism Promotional Matching Grants program are now available. The grants provide matching funds to promote tourism in the county. The grants are available to nonprofit 501(c) organizations, business organizations and municipal governments for activities t...
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OCC to hold open auditions for comedy
      The Ocean County College Theatre Company will hold open auditions for the comedy "Bases Loaded," 8 p.m. Feb. 2 and 3 in conference rooms A and B, College Center/Bookstore Annex, College Drive, Toms River. Needed are six male actors and four females of various ages. Callbacks will be at 8 p.m. Feb....
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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.
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Church to hold large indoor flea market
      A Snowflake sale, to benefit the First Baptist Church of Laurelton, 1836 Route 88, Brick, will be held 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 31. The indoor flea market will offer many new and like-new items. Food and beverages will be available. A snow date has been scheduled for Feb. 7. Call 732-840- 9657 for...
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Brick Elks Lodge to host wrestling event
      The Brick Elks will host a wrestling event featuring the National Wrestling Superstars at 7:35 p.m. Jan. 31 at its lodge on 2491 Hooper Ave., Brick. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for children and seniors. Call 732-888-1704 to order tickets.
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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. beginning Jan. 29. All are welcome. There is no charge.
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Business After Hours set for Jan. 27
      Business After Hours, a networking opportunity sponsored by the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce, will be held 5-7 p.m. Jan. 27 at Leisure Park, 1400 Route 70, Lakewood. Refreshments will be served and door prizes will be given away. There will be a shared resource table for chamber members' pro...
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Marching Dragons to host bowling night
      The Brick Township High School Marching Dragons Caravan is holding a bowling night fundraiser 9 to 11 p.m. Feb. 15 at Ocean Lanes, 2085 Lanes Mill Road, Lakewood. The $20 per person fee includes two hours of open bowling (up to five people per lane), shoe rental and two slices of pizza and soda. T...
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Eye Openers seeks volunteer drivers
      The Eye Openers of Point Pleasant/Brick, a support group for the blind and visually impaired, is seeking volunteers to drive members to and from semimonthly meetings in Point Pleasant Beach. To volunteer, call George Brown at 732-892-5117 or Anne Moran at 732-785-5527.
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Alzheimer support group to meet monthly
      An Alzheimer support group, led by Joanne Prospero, meets every fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Worthington Assisted Living facility, 458 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick. It's open to anyone from the community who feels a need to share their experience or learn from others.
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Foundation to host luncheon for seniors
      The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education is holding a complimentary informational luncheon for seniors to be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 10 at the school's Brick center, Chambers Bridge Road. Topics to be covered include financial organization and estate planning, reverse m...
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Mothers Center to hold gift auction
      The Mothers Center of the Jersey Shore will hold its 17th annual gift auction at 5:30 p.m. March 26 at the Ramada Inn in Toms River. Tickets are $30 and include dinner, dessert, soft drinks, door prizes and one ticket for the grand prize. Tables for up to 12 people can be reserved. For more info...
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Sweet Adelines names new area coordinator
      Arlene Gunther of Brick has been appointed as team coordinator of the regional management team of the Greater New York region of Sweet Adelines International (SAI). Gunther was welcomed at the team's Jan. 10 planning meeting and will serve a two-year term beginning in May.
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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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