Tickets available for Accordion Pops concert
      The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will present the Accordion Pops Orchestra in concert at 2 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, Monroe Township High School, 1629 Perrineville Road. The orchestra, which is made up of accordions and percuss...
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Author to appear at East Brunswick Library
      Author Patricia McCormick, who was nominated for a National Book Award for her controversial novel "Sold," will visit the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, at 2 p.m. on Feb. 7. The program is recommended for students in grade six and up.
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East Brunswick Woman's Club to meet on Feb. 13
      The East Brunswick Woman's Club will hold its next monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 at The Chelsea of East Brunswick, 606 Cranbury Road. Scheduled program is a sing-along with James Gastari. Guests are welcome. For more information, call (732) 238-6361.
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'Father/Daughter Luau' on tap at Milltown school
      Our Lady of Lourdes School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will host a "Father/Daughter Luau" dance on Feb. 16. Doors will open at 6 p.m.; dinner and refreshments will be available for purchase. Music and dancing are set for 7-9 p.m. Girls in prekindergarten through eighth grade are invit...
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Registration going on now at B'nai Shalom
      The Early Childhood Learning Center of Temple B'nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick, is accepting registration for the 2007-08 school year. The school offers classes for children ages 2 1 ¼ 2 to 6. Full-day kindergarten and kindergarten enrichment are also avail...
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South River Seniors to meet Feb. 1, 15
      South River Seniors will hold meetings at 7 p.m. on Feb. 1 and 15 at the Philo Masonic Hall, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. Individuals age 55 and above are invited to attend. New members are always welcome. Call (732) 238-5678.
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Business radio program to be taped in Monroe
      Milton J. Paris of Paradigm Associates will tape his radio program, "Getting Ahead in Business," from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 8 at Cranberry's Gourmet Shoppe, 8 Public Road, Monroe. The show airs every Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10 on WCTC-AM Radio.
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Tickets for McCarrick Valentine's gala available
      The Cardinal McCarrick High School Eagle Parents Association, South Amboy, will host a Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance for adults from 7:30-11:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 at South Amboy Knights of Columbus, 308 Fourth St. Tickets, which cost $45 per person, will not be sold at the door.
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Comedy Night to aid Project Graduation
      Spotswood High School Project Graduation 2007 will sponsor a Comedy Night fundraiser on Feb. 25 at the Stress Factory, New Brunswick. The event will feature dinner at 5 p.m. A comedy show will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets cost is $30 each and include the show and dinner. Baskets will be raff...
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Fundraisers
      Feb. 1 + Dining to Donate, sponsored by the East Brunswick High School Basketball Booster Club Association, noon to closing, at Applebee's of Milltown, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane. Diners who eat in or take out must present a Dining to Donate flier at the restaurant.
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Community Bulletin Board
Winter Fest coming to Spotswood Library
      The Friends of the Spotswood Public Library will sponsor its annual Winter Festival from 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the library, 548 Main St. The event will feature performances by the Main Street String Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Marcia Hanjian, and the All Is One Dance Troupe...
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Activities planned at Monroe Senior Center
      A variety of upcoming programs will be offered at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 1 Municipal Plaza. For more information and to register for events, call the center at (732) 521-6111, unless otherwise indicated. A free Bowling Party at Country Lanes, Route 33, Manalapan, is set for ...
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Curtain to rise on 'Adam Pascal Live!'
      The Forum Theatre Company will present "Adam Pascal Live!" at 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the Forum Theatre, 314 Main St., Metuchen. Pascal, the award-winning original star of Broadway's "Rent" and "Aida" and the recent feature-film version of "Rent," will perform his solo concert for one...
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Publishing genealogy to be topic at meeting
      The Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey (JHSCJ) will hold the monthly meeting of its Genealogy Group at 7 p.m. on Feb. 6 at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Nathan Reiss, JHSCJ president, will offer a presentation titled "Publishing Your Genealogy...
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Library sets story hours in English, Spanish
      The Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue, will offer story hours in English and Spanish for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds from 2-3 p.m. on Feb. 11 and 25. All are welcome. For more information, call (732) 521-0440.
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New members sought for OLV Knights
      Our Lady of Victory (OLV) Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, is seeking new members. Call (732) 257-2061 for more information and membership requirements.
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Project Graduation plans Children's Bingo
      Spotswood High School Project Graduation 2007 will host a Children's Bingo Night from 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Memorial School, 115 Summerhill Road, Spotswood. Admission is $5 and includes 10 playing cards. Individuals who bring 12 cupcakes will receive one free playing card. Players shoul...
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Valentine craft fair, exhibit on tap at museum
      The East Brunswick Museum will offer a Be My Valentine Craft Fair and Exhibit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the museum, 16 Maple St., in the historic village of Old Bridge, at the intersection of Old Bridge Turnpike and Main St., East Brunswick.
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'Shipwrecks and Lighthouses' exhibit to open
      The East Brunswick Historical Society, 78 Milltown Road, East Brunswick, will launch a new exhibit titled "Shipwrecks and Lighthouses Along the New Jersey Coastline" from 2-4 p.m. on Feb. 11. Guest speaker will be Bill Volpi, former director of the Lighthouse Society.
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East Brunswick AARP schedules meeting
      The next general meeting of AARP East Brunswick Chapter No. 4855 will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Lee Larson will discuss "Long-Term Care." Guests are welcome. Dues will be collected.
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Community Bulletin Board
'Heavenly Harp' sounds to fill library
      Classical harpist Barbara Ann Biggers will offer a recital and informational presentation titled "The Heavenly Harp" from 2-3 p.m. on Feb. 4 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. In addition to playing classical works, Biggers will offer details on the...
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Monday Morning panel to meet on Feb. 5
      The Monday Morning Advocacy Network of Middlesex County will hold its first meeting of the new year from 1-3 p.m. on Feb. 5 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Special guests will be Luke Koppisch, coordinator, Monday Morning Project, and Dennie Todd, coor...
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Milltown recreation offering trips, programs
      The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor a variety of upcoming events. All trips and programs are open to residents and nonresidents. The rec office is offering a bus trip to the 7:30 p.m. March 16 New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Hornets basketball game at Madison Square...
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Alzheimer's panel sets caregiver support groups
      The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, will offer several upcoming caregiver support-group meetings in Middlesex County. The schedule is as follows: + Feb. 3 at 10:30 a.m.
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Family Pasta Night scheduled at OLOL
      Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will hold a Family Pasta Night from 1-7 p.m. on Feb. 18. Dinner will include pasta, meatballs, sausage and peppers, salad, bread, beverages, dessert, coffee and tea. The event also will feature music and raffles.
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Snowman and Snow-Sculpture contest in Monroe
      The Monroe Township Recreation Department is holding its annual Snowman and Snow-Sculpture Contest. The competition, open to township residents, will run through March 31. There will be two categories: original snowman and most original snow sculpture. Entries may be solo, team or famil...
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Villagers to hold tryouts for 'Schoolhouse Rock'
      Auditions for the upcoming Villagers Theatre Kidsvill production of "Schoolhouse Rock" are planned for 7 p.m. on Feb. 4 and 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 in the Villagers Black Box Theatre, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin. Producers are seeking three men and three women able to play...
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American Legion sets Super Bowl Breakfast
      American Legion Post No. 214 will hold its annual Super Bowl Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 at the post home, 264 Whitehead Ave., South River. The menu will include eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, home fries, coffee, tea, juice and cake.
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Safe-boating course on tap in Sayreville
      Coast Guard Flotilla Auxiliary 2-1, 167 Main St., Sayreville, will offer "America's Boating Course" from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 19-28. The cost is $50, including textbook. A New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of ...
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