Tree lighting, scavenger hunt planned for Dec. 2
     A Special Tree Lighting and Holiday Scavenger Hunt will begin at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2 at Veterans Park, West Railroad Avenue, Jamesburg.
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Burger King Night to benefit senior class
     The senior class at Spotswood High School will hold a Burger King Night fund-raiser from 4-7 p.m. on Nov. 26 at Burger King, Pelican Plaza, Route 18 north, East Brunswick.
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Church to offer cookie walk, holiday bazaar
     Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar and Cookie Walk from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 11.
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‘A Christmas Carol’ coming to Playhouse 22
     Playhouse 22, 210 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, will present its 11th anniversary holiday production of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 10-19, Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m.
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Chamber of Commerce sponsoring food drive
     The East Brunswick Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a holiday food drive from Nov. 26-Dec. 17.
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Crystal Springs summer job expo set for Nov. 26
     Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center, East Brunswick, will hold a summer job expo from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 26 at the East Brunswick Division of Parks, 334 Dunhams Corner Road.
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Horse-drawn carriage rides planned in Jamesburg
     The Jamesburg Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Jamesburg Historical Association, will sponsor free horse-drawn carriage rides through downtown Jamesburg from 7-9 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 16 beginning at West Railroad Avenue near the corner of Church Street. Tickets will be offered on a fi
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Borough to offer Dec. 4 trip to Atlantic City
     The borough of Helmetta will sponsor a Dec. 4 bus trip to the Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City.
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Middle East to be topic of Dec. 2 library lecture
     The Friends of the Monroe Township Public Library will sponsor a Lunch and Learn lecture at 1 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Refreshments will be served at 12:30 p.m.
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‘Nutcracker’ ballet set for Dec. 11 at EBHS
     The New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble, in conjunction with the East Brunswick Education Foundation, will present performances of “The Nutcracker” at 1 and 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 at East Brunswick High School (EBHS), Cranbury Road.
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Columbiettes to host Dec. 12 Christmas Tea
     St. Bartholomew Columbiettes will host its annual Christmas Tea at 2 p.m. on Dec. 12 in Robert Frey Hall, Willow Street, East Brunswick.
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Shelter sets open house, holiday gift boutique
     Sayrebrook Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., Sayreville, will host a Home 4 the Holidays open house from noon to 7 p.m. on Dec. 13.
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Arts panel to present ‘Meet the Sculptor’
     Edmund Spiro, an East Brunswick sculptor who works in both wood and metal, will be the guest speaker at the East Brunswick Arts Commission’s “Meet the Sculptor” event planned for 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center.
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Widows and Widowers will hold Dec. 5 social
     The Widows and Widowers (WOWs) Chapter of Middlesex County West will hold a social from 7-11 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Belarussian American Center, Whitehead Avenue, South River. Socials are held on the first Sunday of every month, unless otherwise specified.
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Concert will feature works of Handel, Bach
     The Philomusica Chorale, East Brunswick, will present its winter concert, “Rejoice Greatly: Musical Gifts From Two Baroque Masters,” at 8 p.m. on Dec. 4 and 4 p.m. on Dec. 5 at Our Lady of Peace Church, 1740 Route 130, North Brunswick.
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Santa Breakfast set for Dec. 4 at E.B. church
     A Santa Breakfast, featuring a special appearance by Lemonade the Clown, is set for 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Dec. 4 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Last serving will be at 9:30 a.m.
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Breakfast With Santa on tap at O.B firehouse
     The Madison Park Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will offer a Pancake Breakfast With Santa from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Madison Park Firehouse, 3011 Cheesequake Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge.
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Coloring books offered through E.B. Chamber
     The East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce is conducting a fund-raising sale of “Really Big Coloring Books.”
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‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ coming to Sayreville
     The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will present its production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 8 p.m. on Dec. 3, 4, 10 and 11 and 3 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Step Inn Ballroom, corner of MacArthur and McCutcheon avenues, Sayreville.
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Historic holiday house tour planned for Dec. 5
     The East Brunswick Museum will conduct its annual Holiday House Tour of the Historic Village from 2-6 p.m. on Dec. 5. Self-guided tours will begin at the museum, 16 Maple St.
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Youngsters invited to Breakfast With Santa
     The Fathers Club of Immaculate Conception Church will host a Breakfast With Santa from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 12 at Immaculate Conception School cafeteria, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood.
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HSA to sponsor baking contest and cookie walk
     Sacred Heart Elementary School HSA will sponsor its annual Christmas Cookie Walk and Baking Contest from 4-6 p.m. on Dec. 18 and 7 a.m. to noon on Dec. 19 in the school cafeteria, Walnut Street, South Amboy.
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Anshe Emeth to hold Hanukkah Boutique
     Congregation Anshe Emeth and Jewish Community Center, 88 Main St., South River, will host its Hanukkah Boutique from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 5.
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E.B. Woman’s Club to celebrate holidays
     The East Brunswick Woman’s Club will hold its annual Holiday Dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 14 at the East Brunswick Chateau, Cranbury Road. Dinner will follow a cash bar.
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Library seeks books for disadvantaged children
     The Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, is seeking donations of new hardcover and paperback books for distribution to disadvantaged children throughout Middlesex County during the holiday season. The program, called Books to Keep, is a project of the Libraries of Middlesex, a consortium of p
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E.B. Library will offer defensive driving course
     The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will offer a defensive driving class from 6:30-10 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 15 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center.
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OLV Knights to host Dec. 12 blood drive
     Our Lady of Victories Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the council home, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville.
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Hospital to sponsor HIV group meeting
     The Raritan Bay Medical Center Immunology and Infectious Diseases Department will sponsor HIV support group meetings on Nov. 29 at the hospital’s Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave.
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Multiple Sclerosis support groups offered
     The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Mid-Jersey Chapter offers several support groups in Middlesex County. The chapter’s self-help groups provide individuals with MS, their families and caregivers a chance to discuss concerns and experiences in an informal setting. For more information, call the
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Residents are invited to tour E.B. schools
     East Brunswick Schools is offering tours of the schools marked for improvement in the upcoming Dec. 14 bond referendum.
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