Crafters sought for Holiday Bazaar
      The East Brunswick Friends of the Library is seeking arts-and-crafts vendors for its first Holiday Bazaar set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Rental cost is $30 per table. In addition, each vendor will be asked to donate one item of his or her choice (minimum ...
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Youngsters invited to Outdoor Games Day
      An Outdoor Games Day for Kids, open to youngsters ages 7-12, will be held 1-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Bicentennial Park, Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick. Rain date is Nov. 8. Nicole Bornkamp, a senior at East Brunswick High School and a senior Girl Scout with Troop No. 894, East Brunswick, is coordinating...
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Essman to appear Nov. 10 at E.B. temple
      Comedienne and author Susie Essman will share highlights from her new memoir "What Would Susie Say?" at an event set for 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at Temple B'nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick. Essman plays sassy Susie Greene on HBO's comedy "Curb Your Enthusiasm." The evening is presente...
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Volunteer posts open in special-needs sports
      Volunteers are sought for three sports programs designed for special-needs athletes in Monroe. A variety of positions are open. Experience is not required. Basketball Pals is held 10:30 a.m.-noon Sundays through November at the Monroe Recreation Department gym, Monmouth Road.
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Lindbergh document evidence to be topic
      "Hauptmann's Handwriting," a program examining the handwriting evidence in the 1932 kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby, is set for 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road.
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Wolves to appear at Nov. 8 presentation
      The East Brunswick Youth council will offer a presentation on wolves 10-11 a.m. Nov. 8 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. The event, which is designed to show that wolves are good creatures that can coexist with humans, will feature a slide show outlining the animals'...
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Crafters sought for Dec. 5 show at church
      The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church is seeking crafters and vendors for its Craft Show set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the church, 429 Main St. Rental cost is $20 per table. Snacks will be available. For more information and to reserve, call the church at 732-251-9277. Space is lim...
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Zumba classes coming to legion post
      Zumba fitness classes will be offered 6- 7 p.m. Mondays at American Legion Post No. 253, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood. Cost is $10 per class, $60 for the sixweek session, due at the first class. For more information and start date, call 917-626-3486.
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Donations sought for holiday food drive
      The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road (Route 527), Old Bridge, is conducting a Thanksgiving Food Drive through November 20 in support of the Old Bridge Township Food Bank. Donations are being accepted 7 a.m.- 6 p.m., Mondays-Fridays.
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Tickets on sale for trip to see 'Wintuk'
      Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Parish will sponsor a Dec. 10 bus trip to see "Cirque du Soleil: Wintuk" at Madison Square Garden, New York City. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the lower parking lot at the parish, Main Street, Sayreville. Return will be at approximately 5:30 p.m. Cost is $80 and ...
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Free Medicare Day scheduled for Nov. 9
      The Spotswood Office on Aging, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), the Middlesex County Department on Aging and the Social Security Administration will conduct a free Medicare Day beginning at 10 a.m. Nov. 9 at the Spotswoo...
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Veterans Day event planned in Jamesburg
      Veterans Day ceremonies will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at Veterans Park, Jamesburg. The event is sponsored by American Legion Star Post No. 127, Jamesburg, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 262, Monroe. The Jamesburg Schools Band will participate, weather permitting.
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Holiday Bazaar scheduled at church
      Community Covenant Church, 22 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge, will hold a Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14. The public is invited to attend.
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Main Street Kidworks to stage 'Rap-Punzel'
      The Main Street Theatre Company will present its Kidworks musical production of "Rap-Punzel" at noon and 3 p.m. Nov. 8, 14 and 15 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. General admission is $6 at the door. For more information, log on to www.smstc.org.
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Tickets available for bus trip to A.C.
      Polish National Alliance Lodge No. 1728 will sponsor a Nov. 8 bus trip to Trump Marina Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. from the Sayreville Borough Hall parking lot, 167 Main St. Cost is $22. Refreshments will be served on the bus.
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Country Line Dance on tap at VFW post
      A Country Line Dance will be held 7-11 p.m. Nov. 13 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451, 31 Reid St., South River. Admission is $10 and includes a dance lesson. For more information and/or directions, call Pete Christiano at 732-254-9834 or email VFWPOST1451@ aol.com.
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Craft Fair/Bazaar planned at McCarrick
      The Cardinal McCarrick High School Eagle Parent Association will hold a Holiday Craft Fair/Bazaar 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 in the school gym, Augusta Street, South Amboy. For more information, call Monica at 732-721-0748, ext. 244, or email mmendoza@ cardinalmccarrick.com.
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Craft festival set for Nov. 14 in O.B.
      The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd will hold its annual Craft Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14 at the church, routes 9 and 516, Old Bridge. The event will include holiday shopping, lunch and homemade bakery items. Admission is free of charge. For more information, send an email to SewWh...
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Families invited to E.B. SEPTA meeting
      East Brunswick Special Education PTA (SEPTA) will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 in the public-meeting room at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. An informal "Coffee Talk" with Sharon Weber-Oleszkiewicz, the district's director of special education, is set for 6...
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Molly Pitcher Guild to tie charity quilts
      The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Neff Chapel, Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Tennent section of Manalapan. Guests are invited to help members tie their charity quilts. Interested individuals should bring scissors and large needle that embroidery floss ...
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Mother's Club schedules meeting
      The Monroe Township Mother's Club will hold its next meeting at 7:15 p.m. Nov. 12 at Garvey's Restaurant, 405 Spotswood-Gravel Hill Road, Monroe. Guests are invited to bring nonperishable food donations for the Monroe Township Food Bank. Prospective members are invited to attend.
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Jazz concert on tap for Nov. 7 at theater
      The Main Street Theatre Company, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville, will present Second Look: A Jazz Band in concert at 8 p.m. Nov. 7. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Advance tickets cost $10. To reserve, call 732-553-1153. Tickets also will be available at the door. Refreshments will ...
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Dinner to raise funds for baseball team
      The East Brunswick Bears 12U baseball team will hold a Spaghetti Dinner 4-7 p.m. Nov. 8 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133, 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Proceeds will be used to send the team to Cooperstown, N.Y., to play against teams from across the United States.
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Sacred Heart HSA sets Spaghetti Dinner
      The HSA of Sacred Heart School, South Amboy, will sponsor its Spaghetti Dinner 4- 7 p.m. Nov. 14 in the school cafeteria. Guests should enter on Walnut Street. HSA parent volunteers will serve up homemade Italian sauce and meatballs. Dinner choices will be spaghetti and meatballs/ sausage, $8; ch...
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Country Fair, Ham Dinner set at church
      Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main St., will hold its annual Country Fair and Ham Dinner Nov. 6 and 7. The fair, which is set for 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 6 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7, will feature jewelry, toys and surprise packages in the Trash and Treasure Room. The Country Cafe will offer homemade ...
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First annual 'Walk for Diane 5K,' Nov. 14
      The Amy Foundation, Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, will hold its first "Walk for Diane 5K," Nov. 14 in Buccleuch Park, Easton Avenue and Huntington Street, New Brunswick. Check-in is 8 a.m., followed at 9 a.m. by the walk.
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Recycling to be topic at Woman's Club
      The East Brunswick Woman's Club will hold its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Chelsea at East Brunswick, Cranbury Road. Guest speaker Joseph Butrica of the East Brunswick Public Works Department will speak on recycling.
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Knights to sponsor Nov. 11 Cash for Gold
      St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815 will sponsor a Cash for Gold fundraiser 7-10 p.m. Nov. 11 at the council hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. Guests will be offered immediate payment for unwanted gold, silver and platinum jewelry; U.S. and foreign coins; sterling silver; watches; etc.
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Watercolorist to share expertise at meeting
      The Suburban Artist Guild of Central New Jersey (SAG) will hold its regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Nov. 13 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Watercolor painter and teacher Robert Heyer will demonstrate his award-winning techniques. His focus will be on how to wor...
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MCC Saturday hours slated for Nov. 7
      Middlesex County College (MCC), Edison, has announced Saturday hours 8:30 a.m.-noon Nov. 7 at the enrollment center, financial aid, bursar's office, the testing center, admissions, the registrar's office, student activities, academic advisement and the bookstore.
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To our readers
      Items for Community Bulletin Board may be e-mailed to ebsent@gmnews.com. They also may be faxed to 732-780-4192 or mailed to Sentinel, P.O. Box 5001, Freehold, NJ 07728.
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Goddard is drop-off site for coat collection
      The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road (Route 527), Old Bridge, is serving as a collection site for the 14th annual Jersey Cares coat drive. Donations of gently used, clean coats may be dropped off at the school 7 a.m.-6 p.m. through Dec. 11. Contributions will be given to ...
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E.B. will offer free rabies clinic Nov. 7
      The township of East Brunswick will hold a free rabies clinic for dogs and cats 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Public Works Garage, 4 Harts Lane, East Brunswick. Cats only will be vaccinated 11 a.m.-noon. Cats and dogs will be vaccinated noon-3 p.m.
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Colonial Fair planned for Nov. 13 and 14
      The annual Colonial Fair is set for 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 13 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14 at First Presbyterian Church, 45 Market St., Perth Amboy. The event will feature a Colonial display on stage. Homemade food will be available 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 13 and 11 a.m.
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McCarrick open house scheduled for Nov. 11
      Cardinal McCarrick High School, 310 Augusta St., South Amboy, will host an open house for prospective students and their families 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 11. The event will offer an opportunity to tour the school and meet the principal, teachers and staff. Light refreshments will be served.
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Toastmasters to hold Nov. 12, 19 meetings
      The Old Bridge Toastmasters Club will meet 7-9 p.m. Nov. 12 and 19 at Cottrell Community Church, Cottrell Road, Old Bridge. Interested individuals are invited to join in the club's free four-week course to improve public-speaking skills.
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Basket Raffle on tap for Nov. 13
      The ninth annual St. Bartholomew School Basket Raffle, "Peace, Love and St. Bart's," is set for 6-10 p.m. Nov. 13 at the East Brunswick Chateau, Cranbury Road. Tickets cost $40 per person. Price includes salad, entree, desert, soda, coffee and tea. The event will feature many high-end prizes.
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B'nai B'rith couples will meet for dinner
      The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (age 40-plus) will meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Ria-Mar, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. The cost of the dinner will be divided evenly among those attending; bar bill will be separate. Prospective members are welcome.
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Cook Off/Karaoke coming to church
      Trinity United Methodist Church, 70 Manalapan Road, Spotswood, will hold a Chili Cook Off/Karaoke event 4-7 p.m. Nov. 7. Tickets cost $10 for individuals ages 14 and up, $3 for ages 3-13. A children's menu will be available.
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County to hold syringe disposal program
      The Middlesex County Safe Household Disposal of Syringes program will provide ways for residents to safely dispose of home-generated medical waste such as needles syringes and lancets. Residents can obtain a free sharps container from a hospital that participates in the program.
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Debbie Friedman in concert Dec. 6
      The third annual Claire and Irving Teicher L'dor Vador Concert Series will present Jewish singer and songwriter Debbie Friedman at 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Congregation B'Nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick. Tickets cost $36 for reserved seating, $25 for preferred seating, $18 for general ad...
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