Senior Chai to host March 6 Purim party
      The next meeting of Senior Chai, a program of Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Southern Middlesex County, will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. on March 6 at the Jewish Congregation of Concordia, 20 Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe.
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Nominees sought for recreation/parks award
      The township of East Brunswick is accepting nominations for the 2007 Friends of Recreation, Parks and Community Services Award. Created to recognize the efforts of individuals, organizations and corporations who have assisted the township's recreation, parks and community-service progra...
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J'burg Library Friends will gather on Feb. 28
      The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will meet at 7 p.m. on Feb. 28 at the library, Gatzmer Avenue. Individuals who are interested in helping the library in any way are invited to attend. For more information, call (732) 521-0440.
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Auxiliary national president to be honored
      The state of New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary will host and honor its national president, Linda Meader, at a Spring Conference and Dinner set for Feb. 24 at Embassy Suites, Piscataway.
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Community Day on tap for March 4 in E.B.
      The township of East Brunswick will sponsor the 18th annual East Brunswick Community Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 4 at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick.
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Camp open house set for Feb. 25 at MCC
      A Camp Middlesex Open House will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 25 in the Technical Services Center at Middlesex County College (MCC), Edison. Youngsters ages 6 to 18, along with their families, are invited to sample some of the programs and activities that will be offered as part of the...
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Church to celebrate Black History Month
      The Union Baptist Church Sunday School and Senior Choir Ministry will mark Black History Month with a celebration service set for 7 p.m. on Feb. 25 at Union Baptist Church, 76 Washington St., South River. The Rev. Jeffery Broughton Sr., pastor, Union Baptist, will participate in the services....
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Pastor will speak at historical panel meeting
      The South River Historical and Preservation Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Feb. 28 at the South River Museum, 64-66 Main St. Guest presenters will be the religious community of Union Baptist Church, South River, and the Rev. Jeffrey Broughton Sr., pastor. A brief history of the church w...
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Dart tournament will benefit OLL School
      Our Lady of Lourdes Knights of Columbus Council No. 7250 will sponsor its third annual March Madness Dart Tournament beginning at 7 p.m. on March 10 at Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for practice and a buffet.
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St. Mary's to host Lenten Fish Fries
      St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church, South River, will hold Lenten Fish Fries from 5-7 p.m. on March 2, 16 and 30 in the St. Mary's School cafeteria, Jackson Street, South River. Dinner will include fish, French fries, coleslaw, bread, dessert, coffee and tea. Cost per dinner is $10 for adults, $3 ...
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Chabad will sponsor Purim gala at MTHS
      Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe will host its fourth annual Purim Celebration beginning at 5 p.m. on March 4 in the cafeteria at Monroe Township High School (MTHS), Perrineville Road. The party, titled "A Purim Feast," will feature a full buffet dinner of Asian delicacies.
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Participants sought for St. Jude Bowl-for-Life
      A St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Bowl-for-Life is planned for 1 p.m. on Feb. 25 at Mid-State Bowl, Route 18, East Brunswick. The event will help raise funds for children stricken with diseases including cancer, AIDS and sickle cell anemia.
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Spotswood police offering Junior Police Academy
      The Spotswood Police Department will hold its third annual Junior Police Academy from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 20-27, at the Spotswood Municipal Building, and Spotswood High School, both Summerhill Road. Boys and girls entering grades 9-12 in the fall are invited to participate. The we...
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Peace-Treaty Poker, Silent Auction planned
      East Brunswick Hadassah will present a Peace-Treaty Poker and Silent Auction at 8 p.m. on Feb. 24 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. Peace-Treaty Poker is a fast-paced game in which each hand is played against a different pair of players. The silent auction will featu...
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Lions to host Feb. 25 Pancake Breakfast
      The South River Lions Club will host its annual Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on Feb. 25 at the South River American Legion Hall, Whitehead Avenue. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children age 12 and under. Proceeds will benefit the visually impaired. Tickets are available a...
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Fathers club schedules March 10 Casino Night
      The Immaculate Conception Fathers Club will host its third annual Casino Night from 7-10 p.m. on March 10 in the auditorium at Immaculate Conception School, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The event will feature a variety of casino games, food, beverages and a DJ. Priz...
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Purim carnival, services on tap at E.B. temple
      Temple B'nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick, will hold a Purim celebration featuring family services at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Purim carnival from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 4. Carnival highlights will include games, a "moonwalk," prizes and lunch.
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Programs for youth, parents on tap at library
      The South River Public Library, 55 Appleby Ave., will offer a variety of upcoming programs for youngsters and parents. "Toddler Time," activities and play for youngsters ages 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver, is scheduled for 11 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays of every month.
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Wizards to play students, faculty in fundraiser
      East Brunswick High School Class of 2007 Project Graduation will sponsor a fundraising basketball game featuring the Harlem Wizards vs. East Brunswick High School faculty and students and district elementary school gym teachers beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 24 in the gym at Churchill J...
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'The Chosen' to be topic at book club meeting
      The Jamesburg Public Library Adult Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. on March 1 at the library, Gatzmer Avenue. Book of the month is "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok. All adults are welcome to attend and discuss the novel. Extra copies of the book are available at the library desk.
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B'nai B'rith couples to gather for brunch
      The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (age 40-plus) will meet for brunch at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 25 at the Kenilworth Inn, 60 Boulevard South. Cost is $14.95 per person, plus gratuity and tax. Prospective members are welcome. For more information and to reserve, call Eileen ...
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