Jersey Shore PFLAG will meet May 13
      Jersey Shore PFLAG will conduct its monthly support group 7-9 p.m. May 13 at the United Church of Christ of Toms River, 1681 Ridgeway Road (Route 571), Manchester. The meetings offer support, education and advocacy for people who have lesbians and gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people i...
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Old Guard will host dance on April 26
      The Old Guard of the Point Pleasant- Brick Area will host its April dance 1-4 p.m. April 26 at the Old Guard building, 170 Duchess Lane, Brick. Those attending will be entertained by three hours of music by Wes Peters and the Old Guard, a 15-piece orchestra. The price of $8 includes cake, coffee a...
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Pop Warner will hold pancake breakfast
      Brick Memorial Pop Warner will hold its first pancake breakfast May 3 at the Laurelton Fire House, located on the corner of Olden Avenue and Route 88, Brick. The doors will open at 8 a.m. and the last serving will be at 11:45 a.m. Donations are $8 per person, $5 for children ages 4-9, and free to ...
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'Paws 4 a Cause' will take place May 30
      The eighth annual 'Paws 4 a Cause" dog walk benefiting the homeless animals at the Jersey Shore Animal Center will be held from 1-4 p.m. May 30 at the Ocean County Park, Route 88, Lakewood. The rain date will be June 6. Water stations will be available for humans and canines along the trail. Pets...
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NJ Stars information session will be held
      An NJ Stars information session will be held 6 p.m. April 30. 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.
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Blue Mass slated for April 28 in Trenton
      The Diocese of Trenton, in conjunction with law enforcement agencies throughout the region, will host the 11th annual Celebration of Law Enforcement or Blue Mass 10:30 a.m. April 28 at St. Mary of Assumption Cathedral, 151 N. Warren St., Trenton.
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Library to be closed June 5 for training
      All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed June 5 for a staff in-service training event and will resume normal branch hours June 6. The library website, www.theoceancountylibrary. org, and its databases will be available during that time.
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Flea market will have lots of stuff for kids
      A Kids' Stuff Flea Market will be held rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9 at the Ocean County Park, Route 88, Lakewood. All vendor spots have been sold out. New and recycled kids and baby-related items will be available.
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Project Graduation will hold gift auction
      A gift auction and luncheon hosted by Brick Memorial High School Project Graduation 2009 will be held noon to 5 p.m. May 3 at Veteran's Memorial Middle School, 105 Hendrickson Ave. Drawings will begin at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $15 and includes lunch, dessert, soda, coffee and tea.
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Ocean County NOW group seeks members
      The Ocean County chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) will hold an open membership meeting at 7 p.m. April 23 on the second floor of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., Toms River. Membership is open to all. Advanced registration is encouraged but not required at helenfit...
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Library to close June 5 for staff development
      All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed June 5 for a staff in-service training event. Normal branch hours will resume June 6. The library website, www.theoceancountylibrary.org, and its databases will be available during that time.
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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 May. The course will be offered from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 15 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16 in Room 17/Library, Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River. The Registratio...
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Armed Forces Day picnic slated
      Live music will be featured at an Armed Forces Day picnic and dance to be held 4-10 p.m. May 16 at the Point Pleasant Elks Lodge, 820 Arnold Ave., Point Pleasant Beach. Those bringing a donation to be part of a package being sent to Iraq, or those attending in any era military uniform may take $2...
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N.J. Blood Services will hold blood drive
      New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, will conduct a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 9 at the Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Qualified donors should be 17 years of age, weigh 110 pounds, and be in generally good health. Donors must pres...
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Library to close June 5 for staff development
      All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed June 5 for a staff in-service training event. Normal branch hours will resume June 6. The library website, www.theoceancountylibrary. org, and its databases will be available during that time. For further information, go to www.theoceancounty...
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Garden Club will visit Morris Arboretum
      The Brick Garden Club is sponsoring a trip to the Morris Arboretum of The University of Pennsylvania on June 2. The trip includes a 1 1/2 hour docent tour and a gourmet sandwich lunch in a reserved tent area. The cost for the bus, admission and tour is $50.
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