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Meridian Health issues new guidelines
Meridian Health, which is comprised of Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, is temporarily modifying its hospital visitation policy to include recommendations to restrict visitors under the age of 18. Since the beginning of the H1N1 influenza pandemic, these hospitals have encouraged preventative measures such…
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Township to host photography contest
The Brick Township Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting a contest for amateur photographers and the winning submission will be used on the cover of the 2010-11 Parks and Recreation brochure. “This contest gives residents of all ages the chance to showcase their talents while showing what make Brick Township so special,” said Mayor…
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Various day trips offered through OCC
Ocean County College (OCC), Toms River, is offering the following day trips: • “Jersey Boys” on Broadway, 8:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6. Cost: $179. • “Billy Elliot” on Broadway, 8:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9. Cost: $179. • “Jersey Boys,” and lunch at John’s Pizzeria, 8:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13.…
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Blood drive will be held Dec. 15
The Central Jersey Blood Center will conduct a blood drive at the Brick Municipal Building, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 15. For details, appointments and other locations, call 732-842-5750, ext. 238, or visit the Toms River Donor Center, 530 Lakehurst Road, Suite 207, on Monday, Wednesdays or Thursdays.
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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 indelible impact on the lives of the…
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Service will help those with special needs
Helping Caring Families is a program designed to provide a variety of services to families, caregivers and child care providers with children who have special needs living in Ocean County and are between the ages of newborn through 12 years. All services are free of charge for Ocean County residents; there are no income eligibility…
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Ocean expects to start single-stream recycling
Residential recycling is expected to get more convenient in 2010 as Ocean County and its municipalities gear up for single-stream recycling. “Recycling paper got easier in Ocean County last year when we moved to a new program allowing residents to place all paper items including newsprint, junk mail, magazines and cardboard in one container for…
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‘A Christmas Carolette’ on tap at Anstett Cultural Arts Center
BY Bill MILLER Staff Writer BRICK TOWNSHIP — The Guild Theatreworks will offer three days of holiday cheer starting tonight as they present “A Christmas Carolette” at the Bob Anstett Cultural Arts Center, 515 Herbertsville Road. The production, which runs Dec. 10-12, tells the famous tale of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” in which the…
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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. Providers are state registered, trained in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid and receive pre-service training.…
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