Business Briefs
Local attorney named
to post at Cook College
     Bethany Rocque-Romaine of Old Bridge, an attorney with a private practice in Milltown and Staten Island, N.Y., recently was appointed to the position of director of public and alumni relations for Cook College and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES), Rutgers University, New Brunsw...
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Community Bulletin Board
Library to welcome
Russian delegation
     A 10-member delegation of Russian librarians and information managers will visit the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, on Jan. 31 as part of a federal program to forge better understanding between the United States and Russia.
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South River Seniors plans meeting, trip to A.C.
     South River Seniors will hold meetings at 7 p.m. on Feb. 6 and 20 at the Philo Masonic Hall, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. Individuals age 55 and over are welcome to attend.
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Cheesequake to offer ‘Mountain Biking 101’
     A program titled "Mountain Biking 101" will begin at 1 p.m. on Feb. 2 at the Cheesequake State Park Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge.
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Racing video, slide show set for Feb. 1
     The Milltown Fire Department will host the Fillimon Brothers Racing Films and Videos 2003 Video Presentation at 6:45 p.m. on Feb. 1 at the Milltown Senior Citizen Center, Violet Terrace.
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Fund-Raisers
Feb. 1
     • Spaghetti dinner, sponsored by the Senior Youth Group of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 5-7 p.m., at the church, West Lakewood Avenue, Milltown.
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Crafters are sought for
craft show/bake sale
     Crafters are sought for the St. Thomas the Apostle HSA Spring Craft Show and Bake Sale, set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 15 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge.
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Library Lovers Month set at Spotswood Library
     February is Library Lovers Month at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. Patrons are invited to come to the library and receive a bookmark and a chocolate "kiss." For more information, call (732) 251-1515.
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Parent-teacher panel schedules Card Party
     The Bishop George Ahr School Parent Teacher Group (PTG) will host its 24rd annual Card Party at 8 p.m. on Feb. 28 at the school, 1 Tingley Lane, Edison.
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     Jason Maher and Trevor Lepucki round up the cars during the Pinewood Derby held by Cub Scout Pack 4 in South River Saturday. Gregory Agnello, 6, and his father, Gregory, cheer for the youngster’s car during the race. VERONICA YANKOWSKI photos
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Library offers story time,exhibit, free video rental
     Spring story time will begin on Feb. 5 at the Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue. Sessions for children 18 months-2 years will be held on Wednesdays from 10:30-11 a.m.
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Antique Bottle Club
plans Feb. 2 show, sale
     The New Jersey Antique Bottle Club (NJABC) will host its seventh annual show and sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 2 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 88 Jackson St., South River.
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Community Bulletin Board
St. Stanislaus parish
sets Valentine’s dance
     St. Stanislaus Kostka parish will hold a Valentine’s dance on Feb. 15 in the parish school auditorium, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. A buffet will be served from 6-8 p.m. Dancing will take place from 8 p.m. to midnight.
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Literacy Volunteers sets training workshops
     Literacy Volunteers of Middlesex will hold upcoming tutor training workshops for Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language programs.
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La Leche League of S.R. slates meetings
     La Leche League of South River, a support group for expectant and nursing mothers in Middlesex and Monmouth counties, will hold its monthly meetings at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 and 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 5 at the South River Library, 55 Appleby Ave.
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Animal Rescue Force seeking volunteers for center
     Animal Rescue Force, East Brunswick, is seeking volunteers to work one Saturday or Sunday per month at the group’s adoption centers, located at the Englishtown Auction and at the Route 18 Flea Market, East Brunswick.
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