• Murder-mystery event will help save animals

    “Deadly Housewives,” a murder-mystery dinner, will be performed at noon and at 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at Charlie Brown’s Restaurant, Route 70, Lakewood. Proceeds will benefit the Jersey Shore Animal Center. Tickets are $40 per person and include the show, dinner, salad bar, dessert, coffee and tea. Details: 732-477- 3299 or 732-920-1600, ext. 208.

  • 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…

  • Vendors needed for juried craft show

    An indoor juried craft show, sponsored by the Brick Elks, will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at 2491 Hooper Ave., Brick. The fee for an 8-foot space with table is $35. There will also be a bake sale and refreshments. For an application, call Terry at 732-255-4017 after 5 p.m.

  • 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 storytelling legacy. The public…

  • 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…

  • PTA will host Field Yard Sale Nov. 14

    The Herbertsville PTA 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…

  • Halloween event slated for Oct. 28

    A Halloween Spooktacular, hosted by the Brick Township Department of Parks and Recreation, will be held 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Drum Point Sports Complex, Drum Point Road, Brick. The festivities will include a costume parade, a pumpkin patch, hot dogs, snacks, hot chocolate, trophies for best costumes and decorated cars, and a trunk…

  • Butterfly Charities slates autumn event

    The Butterfly Charities, 570 Mantoloking Road, Brick, will hold an autumn harvest celebration 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 at 570 Mantoloking Road, Brick. The festivities will include free pumpkins, pizza, bagels, doughnuts, Frisbees, face painting and DJ entertainment. Regular admission is $10. A 25 percent discount will be given to senior citizens and…

  • Bandejas hoping to make his mark at championships

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer Ricky Bandejas had a great season to remember in wrestling at Brick Township High School, where he won 30 matches and was one victory away from making the state tournament. Now he is making a memorable season in cross country. “It’s going good,” said Bandejas, a senior who also is…

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