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. • A dance, open to sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students, 7-9:30 p.m. March 27.
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Birthday celebration for Pinelands Alliance
      The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA), the environmental nonprofit, is celebrating its 20th birthday all year long and the public is invited to attend. PPA will take time this year to look back and build on its accomplishments over the last 20 years. They will hold a membersonly birthday bash...
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Library lists April programs, 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 April. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at 732-477-4513, ext. 2, or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for registration ...
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Brick High School to present 'Miss Saigon'
      Brick Township High School Musical Theatre will present the long-running Broadway classic "Miss Saigon" at the high school, 346 Chambers Bridge Road. The musical chronicles a tragic love story set against the American evacuation of Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War.
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Laurelton Fire Co. to host beer, wine party
      A beer and wine tasting party, hosted by the Laurelton Fire Company No. 1, will be held 4-8 p.m. March 28. Tickets are $40 per person. There will be a variety of different beer and wine distributors available for tasting. For tickets or more information, call 732- 840-0583 or stop by Wine World ...
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Parking permits, beach badges on sale
      The Brick Township Recreation Department has announced that season beach badges and season parking permits for summer 2009 are now on sale in the Brick Recreation Department. The price for season badges is $25 if purchased prior to June 15. After that date, the price increases to $30 for season ba...
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Apply now for Brick lifeguard jobs
      The Brick Township Recreation Department is accepting applications for summer employment for lifeguards for Brick Township's three ocean beaches. Lifeguards must be 16 or older and certified in CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation), first aid, AED (automated external defibrillator) and oxygen.
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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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Library to hold 'Food for Fines' April 12-19
      The Ocean County Library will provide its customers an opportunity to combat hunger as well as reduce their library fines during National Library Week, April 12-19. The accounts of customers with outstanding fines will be credited up to 50 cents for each canned food item donated to any of the lib...
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Straight talk for today's job market
      Mark Boelte of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development will host a series of free presentations on resume writing and interviewing techniques at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., Toms River.
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Brick H.S. to hold fundraising event
      Brick Township High School will host a rummage sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28 in the west cafeteria, 346 Chambers Bridge Road. Proceeds will benefit Relay for Life and the Challenge League, a program in which students with disabilities can play varsity sports against their peers.
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Day trips offered by Ocean County College
      Ocean County College, Toms River, is offering the following day trips. All ages are welcome. • Brooklyn Tour II and lunch at Junior's, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 7. The fee is $139. • A United Nations tour and lunch at the delegates dining room, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 16. A dress code...
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Monthly meeting to be held by AARP
      AARP Chapter 2920, Point Pleasant, will hold its monthly meeting 1 p.m. April 13 at the Old Guard Building, 170 Duchess Lane, Brick. Liz Dorick will discuss humor and health. New members are always welcome. Details: 732-785-3347.
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Dinner to benefit Parade Committee
      A benefit for The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee, "Pasta and the Sounds of the Sinatra Era," with Vince Torrell, will be held 7 p.m. March 28 at the Brick Elks, 2491 Hooper Ave., Brick. A donation of $35 includes salad, stuffed shells, sausage and meatballs, dessert and coffee. A cash...
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Knights to visit St. Jude's Shrine
      The Brick Knights of Columbus Local No. 836 is sponsoring a trip to St. Jude's Shrine in Baltimore, Md., May 16. Participants will attend the noon Healing and Anointing Mass, tour the shrine, enjoy coffee and doughnuts and visit the gift shop.
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Library to close for Good Friday, Easter
      All branches of the Ocean County Library will close April 10 in observance of Good Friday and will resume normal branch hours on April 11. In observance of the Easter holiday, all branches will close April 12 and will resume normal branch hours on April 13. For further information, contact the Oce...
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Spring bazaar to be held at Greenbriar II
      Greenbriar II will hold its annual spring bazaar 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 4 at the clubhouse at 1 Greenbriar Blvd., Brick. Items for sale will include jewelry, electronics, baked goods, holiday and home decorations, toys, gift basket raffles, a 50/50 and more. Light lunch and refreshments will be ...
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Temple Beth Or to host 'Oy Broad-vey'
      Temple Beth Or, 200 Van Zile Road, Brick, will hold its annual Belle A. Fierstein Memorial Concert titled "Oy Broad-vey" at 4 p.m. March 29. David Weintraub will accompany Rabbi Shaffin on the piano with selections from Broadway, Yiddish theatre, Israel and the Cantorial Arts. The cost of $10 inc...
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Brick Garden Club to meet April 13
      The Brick Township Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. April 13 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.
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Easter Bunny lunch to be held March 28
      An Easter Bunny lunch, hosted by Pioneer Hose Fire Co.'s Ladies Auxiliary, will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 28 at the fire house at 312 Drum Point Road, Brick. The festivities will include pizza, ice cream, games and a special appearance by Scooby Doo. The fee is $6 per person. Children...
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Business After Hours event March 26
      Networking is a key component in a business-marketing plan, and the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce has been organizing specific programs to bring their members together. The Chamber's next Business After Hours event will be held 5-7 p.m. March 26 at Ocean Medical Center, 425 Jack Martin Blvd.....
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Church, hall open for social events
      The historic First Baptist Church of Laurelton, 1824-1836 Route 88, Brick, offers an 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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OCC to offer job search workshops
      The Department of Continuing and Professional Education at Ocean County College is offering the following job search workshops. Registration begins April 1. • "Job Search Workshop with Résumé Writing," offered 9-11 a.m., Tuesdays, May 5-26 or 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, June 3- 24 at...
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B-MAC to recognize pure acts of kindness
      The Brick Township Municipal Alliance Committee on Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Youth Services (B-MAC) will be rewarding high school seniors who have done good deeds with its Spc. Christopher M. Duffy Pure Act of Kindness award. Up to four qualified high school seniors may each receive an award of $...
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CONTACT to host luncheon and show
      CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth counties will hold its 24th annual spring luncheon, gift auction and fashion show April 25 at the Ramada Inn, 2373 Route 9, Toms River. The event will offer a multi-course lunch, a fashion show, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and a premium gift auction.
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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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Take part in Barnegat Bay Celtic festival
      The second annual Barnegat Bay Celtic festival will be held May 2 at Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St., Toms River. Willie Lynch and his band will be the musical event. Entry forms for non-sanctioned solo bagpipe and solo drum competitions are now being accepted. Forms for Celtic vendo...
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PBA to hold 'Helping Hands' benefit
      The Brick Township Policemen's Benevolent Association (PBA) will hold its 20th annual "Helping Hands Benefit Basketball Game" at 7:30 p.m. March 27 at Brick Township High School, 346 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. Tickets are $2 for children and $3 for adults.
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Art contest to focus on parents and teens
      The New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS) invites teens across the state to participate in its 14th annual Teen Media Contest sponsored by the Division of Family Development, focusing on parental responsibility. The statewide contest is open to New Jersey middle school and high school s...
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