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Patriotic gala will be held Sept. 12
Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell will be honored as the 2009 humanitarian of the year at the Ocean County College Foundation’s Pride and Patriotism gala to be held 6 p.m. Sept 12 at the OCC’s main campus, Toms River. Lomell is a highly decorated former United States Army Ranger who served in World War II. He…
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Large coin show slated for Sept. 12
The largest coin show at the Jersey Shore will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Laurelton Fire House, Route 88, Brick. Last year, over 300 individuals attended the show, which included 30 tables of dealers and eight exhibits put on by club members. Dealers with coins, paper money, tokens…
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Library will celebrate Lighthouse Challenge
Several branches of the Ocean County Library will host lighthouse-themed programs to celebrate the 10th annual New Jersey Lighthouse Society’s Lighthouse Challenge, which seeks to raise awareness of the 24 lighthouses in New Jersey. The Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, will host Bob Volpe of the New Jersey Lighthouse Society. He will present the history…
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Monsters needed for this year’s ‘Eakfest’
The Eak family of Brick seeks individuals to assist in their second annual “Eakfest,” a haunted Halloween fundraiser that benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Needed are people to serve as “scareactors.” The role of these actors will be to frighten people on the haunted trail or work in any of the other stations. For more…
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Historical Society will open new season
The Brick Township Historical Society will hold the opening meeting of its new season 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Herbertsville Firehouse, 601 Herbertsville Road, Brick. Kati B. Brower, an actress from Matawan, will present a first-person depiction of Constance Merriweather, a pilgrim who migrated to Plymouth Plantation in 1620. Brower will retell the story…
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Triathlon to benefit Dottie’s House
Friends of Dottie’s House will hold its second annual triathlon 8:30 a.m. Oct. 11 at Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park. The event will also offer a duathlon for those that don’t swim. Last year’s triathlon sold out. This year the event will be limited to the first 350 registrants. If registered prior to Sept.…
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Good Neighbor Day scheduled for Sept. 9
Residents of Ocean County will have the opportunity to meet each other and develop new friendships when Flowers by Addalia presents its annual Good Neighbor Day event on Sept. 9. Beginning at 9 a.m., the Toms River and Brick-based florist, will give away 6,000 roses in bunches of a dozen, free to anyone who visits…
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Doll Club of Toms River to host show
The Jersey Shore Doll Club of Toms River will hold its 21st Annual Doll & Miniature Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Toms River Elks Club, 600 Washington St. The show will feature dolls, accessories, miniatures, vintage toys and bears. Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for children under 12.…
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Antiques & Collectible Faire slated for Sept. 5
The Ocean County Historical Society will host its 23rd Olde Time Antiques and Collectibles Faire 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Ocean County Parking Garage between Hadley and Hooper avenues, Toms River. The Faire will include, food, music, demonstrations of early crafts, and antiques clubs. Three appraisers from Kravetz Auctions will be…
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