Brick Garden Club to meet Feb. 9
      The Brick Township Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Cultural Arts Center, Herbertsville Road, Brick. Lee Crisci, president, will conduct a short business meeting to discuss upcoming events and trips for the club. The committees for the annual garden tour will also give reports.
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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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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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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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Business After Hours set for Feb. 10
      Members of the business community are invited to a Business After Hours Open House networking event to be hosted by IHOP, 1759 Route 88, Brick, from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 10. The event is sponsored by the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce.
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Ukrainian church to hold flea market
      St. Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church, Toms River, will hold an indoor flea market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 14. There will be vendors, hot ethnic foods, a 50/50 and homemade cakes. Vendors should call 732-255-5753.
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'Winter Wonderland' skating event Feb. 7
      Save Barnegat Bay (SBB) is hosting a "Winter Wonderland" at Winding River Park Ice Rink, Toms River, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 7. The public is invited to meet the staff and leaders of SBB. There will also be a bake sale. The cost will be $12 for adults and $8 for children age 13 and under. Skate rental ...
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Football scholarships to be awarded
      The Brick Township Junior Sports League will once again award The Anthony F. Mancino Memorial Scholarships to eligible Brick Township High School football players who will graduate in 2009, based upon academics and need. Tony Mancino was a football player on three Brick Township High School state...
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Center announces February blood drives
      Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives: • Feb. 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Tyco Telecommunications, 250 Industrial Way west, Eatontown • Feb. 26 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at Knollwood School, Hance Avenue, Fair Haven.
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See 'Annie Get Your Gun' in Ocean Grove
      The Guild Theatreworks Inc., of Brick, will present "Annie Get Your Gun" at the Jersey Shore Arts Center at 8 p.m. Feb. 27, 28 and March 6 and at 3 p.m. March 8. The musical is based on the life of sharpshooter Annie Oakley who appeared in the actual "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" show.
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BMAC to host dances, movies and concerts
      The Brick Municipal Alliance Committee (B-MAC) will sponsor the following events at Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. RSVP to 732-262-1074. • Free family movie night presents "Finding Nemo" at 7 p.m. Feb. 6, includes popcorn and beverage.
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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.
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Free trees offered to celebrate Arbor Day
      The New Jersey Tree Foundation is offering free 2-year-old trees (1 to 2 inches tall) to celebrate Arbor Day 2009 in New Jersey. Schools, local governments, tree groups, nonprofit organizations, Scout groups, and any volunteer organization may apply for the free trees. All planting must occur on p...
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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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Brick Township Police Dept. Drug Hotline
      The Brick Township Police Department provides a "Drug Hotline" for citizens 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 a...
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February 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 February. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at 732-477-4513, ext. 2, or visit www.theocean-countylibrary.org for registrat...
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Cut-a-thon to benefit animal shelter Feb. 15
      A cut-a-thon to benefit the animals at the Jersey Shore Animal Center, Brick, will take place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 15 at Roots Hair Lounge, 1743 Route 88 West, Brick. The $15 haircuts will offered on a walk-in basis only.
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OCC to offer NJ Stars information program
      Ocean County College will hold an NJ Stars information session 6 p.m. Feb. 18. The statewide program provides students in the top 15 percent of their graduating class the opportunity to attend a New Jersey community college for the first two years for free. In order to continue in the program, stu...
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Help Osbornville School plan festivities
      Numerous events are being planned in preparation of Osbornville School's 70th birthday and all graduates, staff members and parents are being asked to help with the festivities. There are many ways to be involved, and ideas and help are welcomed.
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BCCT to host LCR game night Feb. 21
      The Brick Children's Community Theater (BCCT) will be sponsoring an LCR dice game night, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Civic Center on Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. Tickets are $20 and include four games, coffee, tea, dessert and prizes. The grandprize game will have an additional charge. Details: 732-...
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Meridian to host free heart screenings
      Meridian Health hospitals will celebrate American Heart Month by offering free health screenings at each of the following hospitals: • Feb.
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Sweetheart Dance to be held Feb. 13
      A Sweetheart Dinner Dance will begin at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Community First Aid Building, 406 Mantoloking Road, Brick. The menu will include filet mignon and shrimp. The cost is $20 per person. Reservations are a must. Call 732-451-0348 in the evenings.
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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. Details: 732-255-6911 or occoinclub. org.
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