Brick, NJ

PDF of print edition A Bark In The Park      --Photo By Lauren Puglisi LAKEWOOD - Carrie Cowen and Chris Gunderud of Brick Township brought their dogs Blaze and Elsie to Saturday afternoon's "Bark in the Park" event at FirstEnergy Park, home of the Lakewood BlueClaws. It is the second year in row the couple have attended the event, and they sa... More ... Seventh Annual B-MAC Golf Tournament To Be Held       BRICK - The Brick Municipal Alliance Committee on Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Youth Services (B-MAC) will host their Seventh Annual Golf Tournament on July 28 at the prestigious Eagle Ridge Country Club in Lakewood. The tournament begins with registration and breakfast at 7 a.m., shotgun start at 8... More ... Church Of The Visitation Announces Golf Outing       BRICK - The Church of the Visitation will be holding their annual golf outing at the Lakewood Golf Course in Lakewood on May 12. The fee is $125 and includes greens fee, cart refreshments after ninth hole, a player giveaway package, awards, dinner and more. A Cadillac CTS, from Pine Belt Cadillac,... More ... Ladies Auxiliary To Laurelton Fire Company #1 To Hold Psychic Night       BRICK - The Ladies Auxiliary to Laurelton Fire Company #1 is sponsoring a night with Barbara Lee, certified psychic medium, to be held at the Laurelton Firehouse, 1725 Route 88 West and Olden Road. It will be held on June 13. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. More ... Dottie's House Announces Golf Outing       BRICK - Dottie's House will be holding their Ninth Annual Golf Classic on May 19 at Eagle Ridge Golf Club. Dottie's House is a transitional housing program for survivors of domestic violence located in a confidential area in Ocean County. More ... Garden Club Of Brick Announces Meeting       BRICK - The Garden Club of Brick will meet on May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center on Herbertsville Road. The Cultural Arts Center is approximately 1.5 miles west from the Route 70 and Herbertsville Road intersection. The public is invited to attend the meeting. More ... Brick Youth Club Announces Dances       BRICK - The Brick Youth Club (BYC) has announced their upcoming spring dances, with more to follow throughout the summer. Dances will be held on May 30 and June 13. There will be more dances over the summer as well. All dances start at 7 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. Prompt pickup is appreciated. More ... Brick Township Senior Outreach Services Offers Program       BRICK - Brick Township Senior Outreach Services is offering the Chronic Disease Self- Management Program. This course meets once a week for six weeks, with the sessions being approximately two and a half hours. More ... Ladies Auxiliary Of Pioneer Hose Fire Company #1 To Hold Gift Auction       BRICK - The Ladies Auxiliary of Pioneer Hose Fire Company #1 will be holding a Spring Gift Auction on May 24. The auction will be held at 312 Drum Point Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the event will begin at 8 p.m. Admission is $6, and tickets will be sold at the door. More ... Brick Historical Society Sponsors Annual Yard Sale       BRICK - The Brick Township Historical Society will sponsor its annual yard sale on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Road. The rain date is May 18. This is the sixth year the society has run this event, and it has become larger each year. More ... Brick Library Events       To register for the following programs, please call the Brick branch of The Ocean County Library at 732-477-4513. All programs are free and open to the public. Adult Programs May 12 and 19, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - English Conversation Group. A weekly informal conversation group for people who ... More ... Family Resource Network To Present Pregnant Pause 2008       BRICK - The Family Resource Network, in partnership with Community Medical Center, Saint Barnabas Health Care System, will present Pregnant Pause 2008. This is a free event promoting alcohol and smoke-free pregnancies for expectant mothers. The event will be held on May 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the... More ... Senior America Announces Pageant       BRICK - Senior America, Inc. has announced The Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant 2008 will be held at Harrah's Resort Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City on June 25 at 1 p.m. The pageant will be held in the theater at the casino. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance by calling 732-32... More ... Garden State Philharmonic Announces Final Installment       BRICK - The Garden State Philharmonic's final installment of Exploring American Genius will be held on May 10 at 8 p.m. at the historic Strand Theatre in Lakewood, which features American music inspired by the words of Antonin Dvorak. More ... Georgian Court Campus Tours Available To Public       LAKEWOOD - Experience local history and beauty this spring with a Tuesday morning tour of the Georgian Court University campus in Lakewood. Guided tours include the historic mansion, casino, McAuley Heritage Chapel as well as the unique, lush gardens on the campus grounds. More ... Join The Cause For Paws 5K Run And Fun Walk       TOMS RIVER - The Ocean Pet Caring Foundation invites all runners and pet lovers to join the fun at the Third Annual Cause for Paws 5K Run and Fun Walk on July 27 at Winding River Park. Through this event, the Ocean Pet Caring Foundation (OPCF) raises awareness for local animals in need of veterin... More ... Brick Elks 2151 Announce Casino Trip       BRICK - Brick Elks 2151 is sponsoring an Atlantic City trip to Hilton Casino on May 29. They will be leaving from Brick Elks parking lot at 2493 Hooper Avenue and returning at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $20 with a return of $27 in coin and a $5 food credit. For reservations, call Terry at 732-255-40... More ... Brick Township Senior Outreach Services To Host Festival       BRICK - Brick Township Senior Outreach Services, located in VFW Post #8867, 373 Adamston Rd., will host their annual International Food Festival with cultural exhibits on May 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. To register for this event, please call 732-920-8686. More ... Columbus Day Parade Committee Announces Grand Marshal       BRICK TOWNSHIP - The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee is proud to announce that Stephan R. Leone, Esq. has been chosen to serve as the grand marshal for this year's Columbus Day Parade to be held on October 12. This year marks the 17th edition of this popular event. More ... Tourette Syndrome Of New Jersey To Host Family Camp Weekend       SOMERVILLE - The Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey is hosting its annual Family Camp Weekend for children with TS. This event, set for June, comes on the heels of a new Associated Press article which examines the rise of summer camps for children with special needs. More ... Monsignor Donovan Students Win Photography Contest       TOMS RIVER - Several Monsignor Donovan High School students were winners in the 2008 High School Student Photography Competition sponsored by the Ocean County Camera Club. More ... Jersey Shore Partnership Announces Summer Celebration       SANDY HOOK - The Jersey Shore Partnership will be holding their 12th Annual Summer Celebration June 9 starting at 4:30 p.m. with a walking tour of the fort followed by the party starting at 5:30 p.m. The event returns to scenic Sandy Hook and historic Fort Hancock. More ... Family Resource Network Seeks Volunteers       BRICK - The Family Resource Network program Family Friends is an intergenerational program that matches mature volunteers with families that have children with a disability. The volunteer is asked to visit the home on a weekly basis, helping the family in many ways. More ... Brick Township Garden Club Announces Trip       BRICK - Brick Township Garden Club has announced their trip on June 24 to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens with a 90-minute guided tour, a gourmet sandwich lunch in the Steinhardt Conservatory, a 10 percent coupon for their gift shop, bus costs and driver's tip. More ... Point Pleasant Beach Chamber Of Commerce To Hold Event       POINT PLEASANT - Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to attend their fifth annual Meet the Mayors and Wine Tasting event on May 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at Jack Baker's Lobster Shanty on Channel Drive. More ... Ladies Auxiliary Of The Retired Policemen And Firemen To Hold Luncheon       TOMS RIVER - Ocean County Local 8, Ladies Auxiliary of the Retired Policemen and Firemen's Association is conducting its monthly luncheon meeting on May 19 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will take place at Silverton Firehouse, 15 Kettle Creek Road. Membership is open to all widows, wives and daughte... More ... Coastal Jersey Parrot Head Club Announces May Events       BRICK - In addition to looking forward to Jimmy Buffet's concert tour 2008, The Year of Still Here, CJPHC has a lot of local fun and events planned in the next few months. On May 17 at Pine Park in Lakewood, a CJPHC team will join with the Arc of Ocean County at the Step Up for the Arc Walkathon. More ... Ocean County Coin Club Holds Mini Show And Exhibit       POINT PLEASANT - Over 175 individuals attended the Ocean County Coin Club's Annual Mini-Show and Exhibits on April 17 at the Ocean Fire House in Point Pleasant Beach. "The show was only a three-hour event they we hold every year at this time in recognition of National Coin Week," said Club Presid... More ... Girl Scout Troop #409 Announces Successful Book Drive       BRICK - Holy Family School Girl Scout Junior Troop #409 recently assisted the Chambers Bridge residents of Brick to build a library for their senior citizen residents. Under the guidance of Leader Sandy Terracciano and Assistant Leader Carol Granger, the seven girls in the troop collected 25 boxes... More ... Herbertsville First Aid Squad Seeks New Members       BRICK - The Herbertsville First Aid Squad urgently needs new members. Volunteer to save a life and help your neighbors. All training provided at no cost. For information, please call 732-840-9116 or visit the Web site at www.herbertsville.org. More ... U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-01 Offers Courses       BRICK - The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-01 will be offering America's Boating Course, a one day course that meets all the requirements for the NJ State Boating Certificate.The fee is $55 per person and pre-registration is required. Please call 732-746-3491. More ... Brick Morning Rotary Sponsors Car Show       BRICK - The Brick Morning Rotary Club is sponsoring its Second Annual Car Show on May 31 from noon to 5 p.m. at Windward Beach on Princeton Avenue. The cost for pre-registration to display a car is $12 and $15 the day of the event. Over 50 trophies will be awarded. More ... U.S. Coast Guard Offers Canoe And Kayak Safety Reminders       BRICK - From Oregon to New Orleans to Philadelphia, the U.S. Coast Guard stayed busy recently rescuing kayakers and a canoeist. In Oregon, the Coast Guard rescued a 30- year-old male after his kayak overturned. More ... Jersey Shore Council Boy Scouts Welcome New Scout Executive       TOMS RIVER - The Jersey Shore Council, Boy Scouts of America, welcomes Craig H. Shelley, director of development with the Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America, as its new Scout executive. More ... Weekly Flea Market To Be Held At Elks       LAKEWOOD - There is a new Red, White and Blue Flea Market, open at the Lakewood Elks Field, 711 West Kennedy Blvd. It is open every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. No reservations are needed, and new and used merchandise is welcomed. The price for a space is $5. Bring tables and pull in. Proceeds b... More ... American Red Cross To Hold Annual Meeting       TINTON FALLS - The American Red Cross, Jersey Coast Chapter, serving Monmouth and Ocean counties, will hold its annual meeting May 22. The meeting will be held at the chapter's headquarters at 1540 West Park Avenue, Tinton Falls, and will begin at noon. More ... Georgian Court Announces Free Citizenship Classes       LAKEWOOD - Free citizenship preparation classes will be offered this summer, from June 23 to July 30 at Georgian Court University. Classes will be on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. In order to qualify, you must have a green card for at least fiveyears and be able to speak, read an... More ... Ancient Order Of Hibernians To Hold Irish Festival       TOMS RIVER - The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Reverend William J. Clifford Division One of Ocean County, is holding its 15th Annual Irish Festival at Veteran's Park in Berkeley Township on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. As is the custom, Msgr. Sean Flynn, pastor of St. Joseph Church in Toms River, ... More ... Ocean County Historical Society Requests Antique Dealers       TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Historical Society will be holding their 22nd Labor Day weekend Olde Time Antiques and Collectibles Faire on August 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine. The faire is being sponsored by the Ocean County Historical Society and will be held in... More ... Ocean County Polish American Social Club Announces Club News       MANCHESTER - Reservations for their Polka weekend at the Nevelle Grand Hotel in Ellenville, New York for May 16, 17 and 18 can be made at their meeting. On June 11, join them for dinner and the musical magic of Eastern Europe at the Staten in Staten Island. The cost for this event is $66. More ... Saint Vincent De Paul Society Hosts Event       LAKEWOOD - The Saint Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP) of St. Mary of the Lake and Holy Family Church is hosting a Night at the Races on June 14 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Holy Family School in Lakewood. All proceeds benefit SVDP, a non-profit organization committed to helping the homeless and poor in Oce... More ... Teens Makeover Youth Shelter       JERSEY SHORE - Combining aesthetics and functionality to create a beautiful, well thought out space for a Toms River youth shelter earned Nicole Dombrowski and Kristin Lindquist a Girl Scout Gold Award. More ... Retired Policemen And Firemen's Association Announce Luncheon       TOMS RIVER - Ocean County Local 8 of the Retired Policemen and Firemen's Association is conducting its monthly luncheon meeting on May 21 at noon. The meeting will take place at the Silverton Firehouse, 15 Kettle Creek Road. More ... OCC Offers Trip To Ireland       TOMS RIVER - For an unforgettable adventure, join Ocean County College for a Mystical Ireland Tour from June 22 to July 2. The tour is open to all members of the community. This breathtaking tour of Ireland includes luxury motor coach with a driver/guide. Hotel accommodations are based on twin be... More ... Ocean County Historical Society To Serve Spring Tea       TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Historical Society will be serving Spring Tea in the Victorian Tradition on May 22 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. It will be held in the museum's historic Pierson-Sculthorp house, 26 Hadley Avenue. Guests will enjoy fresh scones, savory finger sandwiches, delectable desserts an... More ... Toms River Announces State Chili And Salsa Cook-Off       TOMS RIVER - The 19th Annual NJ State Chili and Salsa Cook-Off, the only International Chili Society (ICS) state-level sanctioned chili competition at the Jersey Shore, will heat up Washington Street in downtown Toms River on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. More ... Destroyer Escort Sailors Association Announce Event       TOMS RIVER - An honor guard ceremony will take place on June 21 that will honor all who have served aboard either a destroyer escort (DE), high speed escorts (APD) or Coast Guard frigates (FF). The ceremony will be held at the Naval Weapons Station Earle in Leonardo, at the Route 36 entrance, at ... More ... BlueClaws To Host Breast Cancer Awareness Day       LAKEWOOD - The Lakewood BlueClaws have teamed up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and South Jersey to host Breast Cancer Awareness Day, presented by Molly Maid. The event will take place on May 18 and will not only benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, but it will also provide valuable in... More ... Chamber Of Commerce To Hold Annual Street Fair       POINT PLEASANT - The Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 18th Annual Street Fair on June 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a rain date of June 8. The Street Fair begins at the Bridge Avenue and Beaver Dam Road intersection. This event is one of Point Pleasant's biggest attractions... More ... Department Of Parks And Recreation Announces Programs       TOMS RIVER - Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. announced that the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting the following programs. May 16, 10 a.m. to noon - Tennis Clinic and Demo Day. A tennis clinic and racket demonstration will be held at the Ocean County Park and wil... More ... Ocean County Library Celebrates Diversity       TOMS RIVER - Three branches of the Ocean County Library will host a photography and text display celebrating the diversity of families in Ocean County. In Our County: The Faces of Families will be displayed in Toms River, 101 Washington Street; in Jackson, 2 Jackson Drive; and Lakewood at 301 Lex... More ... Holiday Heights To Hold Senior Health Fair       BERKELEY - On July 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Holiday Heights Adult Community Clubhouse, 96 Prince Charles Drives in Toms River, a free health fair will be held and is open to the public. The event will host over 50 exhibitors, including local, county, state and federal agencies and other n... More ... American Foundation For Suicide Prevention To Hold Awareness Walk       NEW YORK - The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention has announced the national Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk, a 20-mile journey from sunset to sunrise, will return to New York City on June 7 and 8. More ... OCC Presents Upcoming Events       TOMS RIVER - Spring rolls in with an all new rock n' roll sign language show. Celebrate spring with family and friends when Ocean County College's Interpreter Training Program Sign Language Club presents its Spring American Sign Language Rock and Roll Fundraiser Show on May 17 at 7 p.m. in the Tom... More ... Jersey Shore Audubon Announces Trips       TOMS RIVER - The Jersey Shore Audubon has announced the upcoming trips that are planned for May and June. All trips depart from the Ocean County Mall in front of Sears, just to the north of the entrance. For further information regarding any of their trips, please call 732-349-6647. More ... Retired Policemen And Firemen's Association Announces Trip       TOMS RIVER - The Retired Policemen and Firemen's Association Local #8 will sponsor a bus trip to the Taj Mahal Casino on May 22. Pick up will be at 8:15 a.m. from Brick Plaza by the Luk Oil station, and at 9 a.m. at the Bayville Fire Station on Route 9. More ... Boca U23 Men Set Dates For Tryouts And Camp       LAKEWOOD - With the beginning of the 2008 Mid-Atlantic Summer Showcase League (MSSL) rapidly approaching, the Jersey Shore Boca U23 men's team has announced the dates of their final tryouts and pre-season mini-camp as they prepare for their fifth year of summer competition in MSSL. More ... Rolling Thunder Announces Sixth Annual Veteran Benefit Poker Run       FORKED RIVER - On June 8, Rolling Thunder will hold their Sixth Annual Veteran Benefit Poker Run. Registration time is from 9 to 11 a.m. The first start site is Knights of Columbus, 16 East Lacey Road in Forked River. Coffee and bagels will be available. More ... Strand Theater To Present Craig Morgan       LAKEWOOD - The Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Avenue, will present a concert from Craig Morgan on May 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $28 mezzanine/tier, $34 orchestra/loge and $55 Gold Circle (first three rows center orchestra) plus service charge. Craig Morgan is country music's stealth star. More ...