BMAC to hold dances, movies and more
      The Brick Municipal Alliance Committee (BMAC) will hold the following events: • Nov. 6, BYC movie, "Aliens in the Attic" • Nov. 13, 6 p.m., BYC Save Your Breath Dance, • Nov. 20, BYC movie, "Abbott and Costello Meets Frankenstein," senior dinner and movie, 4 p.m.
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BYC will hold dances Nov. 13, Dec. 4, 18
      The Brick Youth Club (BYC) will hold dances for the remainder of the year on Nov. 13, Dec. 4 and Dec. 18. There will be more dances announced soon, going into 2010. Dances are open to middle school students only. All dances begin at 7 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. Reservations for dances are necessar...
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Special pets sought for Hall of Fame
      Nominations are now open for the 15th annual Animal Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place Feb. 28 during a public awards luncheon at the Hamilton Park Conference Center in Florham Park. For 14 years New Jersey's veterinarians have been honoring special animals that make an indelibl...
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Jim Murphy will be at AARP Nov. 9 meeting
      AARP Chapter 2920, Point Pleasant, will hold its monthly meeting 1 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Old Guard Building, 170 Duchess Lane, Brick. Jim Murphy, country singer and storyteller, will make a special appearance. Murphy was inducted into the Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007.
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Early Intervention services are available
      New Jersey's Early Intervention System provides services and family support for infants and toddlers (from birth to the child's third birthday) who have developmental delays or disabilities. Ocean County residents can call 888- 653-4463 to receive information on services and other resources.
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Alzheimer 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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Tales of Pine Barrens will be discussed
      The Brick Township Historical Society will hold its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Herbertsville Firehouse, 601 Herbertsville Road, Brick. Karen Riley of New Egypt, author of the book "Voices in the Pines," will relate true tales of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, an area known for its sto...
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Sisterhood collecting canned goods
      The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Or is collecting kosher and non-kosher canned goods for Kol Nidre. Items can be brought to the temple at 200 Van Zile Road and will be distributed to local food pantries in Brick. For more information, call 732-458-4700.
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Cousin Brucie' to speak at T.R. Library
      Radio personality Bruce "Cousin Brucie" Morrow will be at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., 7 p.m. Nov. 13 to discuss the changes that have unfolded in music over the decades.
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OCC slates 'Intro to Teaching' program
      Ocean County College (OCC) and New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey are offering "Introduction to the Teaching Profession 24-Hour Program," a prerequisite from the New Jersey Department of Education for all applications for a certificate of eligibility submitted after Oct. 30, 2009.
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Brick Garden Club will meet Nov. 9
      The Brick Garden Club will meet 7 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Cultural Arts Center, Herbertsville Road, Brick. Club president, Lee Crisci, will conduct a short business meeting outlining the club's upcoming trips and events. Founder and president of Plant Health Alternatives, Dr. Jim Conroy, as well as vi...
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November 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 November. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at 732-477-4513 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for registration and de...
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P.T.A. will host Field Yard Sale Nov. 14
      The Herbertsville P.T.A. will host its first Field Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 in the field behind the school at 2282 Lanes Mill Road. A rain date has been set for Nov. 15. A $15 fee will reserve a lawn space that is 12 feet by 12 feet. Only the first 65 vendors will be accepted.
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Crash course on boys offered to teen girls
      Author Sarah O'Leary Burningham will visit the Brick branch of the Ocean County library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, 7 p.m. Nov. 18 to discuss her book, "Boyology: A Teen Girl's Crash Course in All Things Boy." "Boyology" examines and explores questions that teen girls have about the mysteries of t...
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A few spots are open for Nov. 21 craft fair
      The Brick Township High School Parent Teacher Student Association seeks crafters its annual craft fair to be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21. Cost is $40 for a space and there will be a discount for multiple spaces. For an application, call Donna at 732-477-9028. Spaces are limited.
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Historical Society will host Christmas event
      The Brick Township Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas celebration 6-9 p.m. Dec. 11, and noon-4 p.m. Dec. 13 at its Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Road, Brick. "It's a Cranberry Christmas" will be this year's theme. The homestead will be decorated with a variety of cranb...
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Dinner & movie for seniors slated Nov. 20
      Brick Township residents age 60 and over are invited to an evening of a dinner and a movie at 4 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Brick Township Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. The evening will begin with a spaghetti dinner and will be followed by the 1948 movie "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.
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Toms River library to host financial gurus
      Antoinette Babek and Hollis Colquhoun will offer practical tips and advice on finances 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Toms River library, 101 Washington St. For over 25 years, Ms. Babek was a managing partner of an industrial company and was in charge of marketing, business strategy and finance.
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December programs, 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 December. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at 732-477-4513 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for registration and de...
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New session of grief support group slated
      A current session of the Grief Share recovery support video seminar and support group meets on Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Barnabas Building at the Church of Grace and Peace, 1563 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. Grief Share is a 13-week support group featuring nationally recognized exp...
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Parade Committee to host NYC trip Dec. 6
      The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee is hosting a trip to Rockefeller Center in New York City Dec. 6. The bus will depart the Barnegat Municipal complex at 9:15 a.m. and Brick Plaza at 10 a.m. The per person fee of $27.50 includes the bus ride, free time in New York City for viewing th...
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Holiday Shoppe and Attic Sale slated
      St. Paul's United Methodist Women will hold a Holiday Shoppe and Attic Sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the church, located at 714 Herbertsville Road, Brick. Lunch will be served. Many homemade items, baked goods, Christmas gifts, white elephant items and jewelry will be available. Details: 732-...
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MOMS Club slates craft/vendor fair
      The MOMS Club of Brick will hold its first annual craft/vendor fair 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Brick Civic Center, 270 Chambers Bridge Road.
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Special Needs Network expands
      The Children's Home Society of New Jersey has announced the expansion of its Special Needs Network in Ocean County. The goal of the Network is to provide a safe, inclusive environment for children with special needs and challenges.
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Dispose of medicine safely on Nov. 14
      Operation Medicine Cabinet New Jersey, a statewide drive to safely dispose of commonly abused, expired or unused medication will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Municipal Building, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick.
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BTV will now take garage sale ads
      Township residents looking for help in spreading the word about their garage sale can now place an announcement on Brick Township's municipal television station, BTV. Any resident who obtains a garage sale permit can place a free announcement on the BTV bulletin board. Residents are asked to send...
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Country festival takes a step back in time
      An Apple and Pumpkin Festival, hosted by the Ashley Lauren Foundation, will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7 at Bucks Mills Park, Colts Neck. The rain date is Nov. 14. The event is designed to take guests back in time and enjoy the simple life. For youngsters, there will be hayrides, face paintin...
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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.F or information, call 732-840-9116 or visit www.herbertsville.org.
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