• June: Why garden? Because!

    “What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade.” — Gertrude Jekyll When temps approach the 60-degree mark, we gardeners have this unbearable urge to…

  • Business advice offered

    SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is offering a free and confidential in-depth business analysis for small business owners who want to sustain or grow their business during the current economic times. The analysis will include a comprehensive review of the various aspects of the business, including sales, marketing, finances, planning, management, organization and procedures.…

  • Car show, garage sale seek participants

    The Brick Morning Rotary Club seeks participants for its third annual car show and garage sale sell-a-thon. Both events will be held June 20 at Brick High School, 346 Chambers Bridge Road. The fee for an 8-by-10 foot space at the sell-a-thon is $20. Participants must supply their own tables and no liability insurance is…

  • Alternate route teacher certification offered

    For those who have a bachelor’s degree and would like to become a teacher, the Alternative Route to Teaching program offered at Ocean County College (OCC) can help them to become licensed without completing a traditional teacher-training program. Students may choose to take the program as either a teacher certification requirement to become a teacher…

  • Lions Club to sponsor Comedy Night June 26

    The Lions Club of Brick is sponsoring a Comedy Night at 8 p.m. June 26 at the Legend Restaurant, Toms River. The event will feature comedian Paul Venier. Tickets are $30 and include a buffet dinner. Seating is limited. Proceeds from the event will support Camp Marcella for the Blind and other Brick Lions Club…

  • BYC announces spring movie schedule

    The Brick Municipal Alliance Committee’s (B-MAC) Brick Youth Club (BYC) has announced its spring schedule of free movie nights. The BYC will show “Night at the Museum” on July 10 and “Jonas Brothers 3-D Concert Experience” on Aug. 7 at the Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. The doors open for movies at 6:45 p.m.…

  • Library to close for Independence Day

    All branches of the Ocean County Library will close July 3-4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday and will resume normal branch hours on July 6. For further information, contact the Ocean County Library at www.theoceancountylibrary. org or 732-349-6200.

  • POAC will host family picnic, carnival

    POAC (parents of autistic children) will host its annual free family picnic and carnival for those with autism and their families from noon to 4 p.m. June 20 at Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood. The afternoon will include rides, entertainment and food. There is no cost to attend, but those who are able…

  • BTMHS to host canine extravaganza July 11

    The Brick Township Memorial High School (BTMHS) Marching Band will host a fundraising event featuring adoptable dogs from the Jersey Shore Animal Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 11 at the Drum Point Sports Complex, 303 Drum Point Road, Brick. The event will feature a dog walk, a canine talent contest, a most…

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