Local Pets Available For Adoption

Photo courtesy Jersey Shore Animal Center

BRICK – Meet Blaze! This handsome gray and white 5-year-old charmer is looking for his purr-fect forever home. As you can tell, he is a ham and had no problem posing for the camera! Blaze was surrendered by his owner to an overcrowded NJ shelter that asked for our help and they couldn’t turn this guy away. Blaze absolutely adores people and will melt your heart with his affectionate nature. While they’re still getting to know his preferences with other pets, one thing is for sure – Blaze is a real sweetheart! Come meet him at our shelter and let Blaze charm his way into your heart. You can view this pet and more at jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org. They are located at 185 Brick Boulevard and can be reached at 732-920-1600.

Register For Recreation’s Bocce And Cornhole Leagues

BRICK – Are you looking for some fun and social activities this summer? Why not join the Recreation Department’s Bocce and Cornhole Leagues? These leagues give you the chance to spend some time outdoors, meet new people and enjoy friendly competition.

The Bocce Leagues are held on Mondays or Wednesday evenings at Windward Beach from June 5 through August 9. Two-person teams will compete in a 10-week season consisting of single game matches followed by playoffs. The top teams from the Monday and Wednesday leagues will compete in a tournament to determine the overall champion. The league is available to residents ages 18 and over and the fee is $50 per team.

The Cornhole Leagues are also held on Mondays or Wednesday evenings at Windward Beach from June 5 through August 9. Two-person teams will compete in a 10-week season consisting of best-of-three matches to 21 straight. The season will be followed by playoffs. The top teams from the Monday and Wednesday leagues will compete in a tournament to determine the overall champion. The league is available to residents ages 18 and over and the fee is $50 per team.

Register in-person at the Recreation Office, located in the Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. The office accepts cash, check or money order made payable to Township of Brick, or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover). You can also register online using Community Pass.