Community invited to St. Thomas colloquium
      St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18, Old Bridge, will present its annual Colloquium at 8 p.m. April 2. The community is invited. As part of the school's World Diversity Fair, St. Thomas students are studying and showcasing the continent of Africa. The colloquium will future students...
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Widows and Widowers to hold April 1 social
      The Widows and Widowers (WOWs) Chapter of Middlesex County West will host a social from 7-10:30 p.m. on April 1 at the Belarussian American Center, Whitehead Avenue, South River. The event will feature dancing to the music of Peter Lieberman. Light refreshments will be served.
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OLV Seniors offering trip to Boston, Newport
      Our Lady of Victories Seniors will sponsor a June 25-27 trip to Newport, R.I., and Boston. The bus will depart at 8 a.m. on June 25 from the lower parking lot at Our Lady of Victories Parish, Main Street, Sayreville.
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Benefit car shows, cruise nights to begin
      The Just Us Cruisers Classic Car Club will hold its annual benefit Cruise Nights/Car Shows from 6-9 p.m. every Friday night April 20-Oct. 12 at the Paramount Diner, Route 35, South Amboy/Sayreville. The weekly family-oriented events will feature more than 50 antique and classic cars fro...
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Tickets available for OLV Tricky Tray
      Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Church will hold its annual Adult Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. on April 13 in the church's Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. Doors will open at 5 p.m. The event is open to individuals age 18 and above.
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Tricky Tray proceeds to aid church outreach
      The Vestry of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of South River, 90 Leonardine Ave., will sponsor its annual Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. on April 28. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $7 each and will be available at the door; the price includes one sheet of tricky-tray tic...
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Art auction to benefit S.R. Library expansion
      The South River Public Library board of trustees, in conjunction with Ria Mar Restaurant, South River, will host a Benefit Art Auction beginning at 8 p.m. on April 13 at Ria Mar, 25 Whitehead Ave. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for advance viewing.
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Tickets on sale for Irish Pub Night
      The Ancient Order of Hibernians will sponsor an Irish Pub Night from 7-11 p.m. on April 28 at the AOH Hall, Stevens Avenue and Second Street, South Amboy. The event will feature food, beer and wine, prizes and live entertainment. Tickets cost $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Advan...
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Bingo Night coming to East Brunswick temple
      Temple B'nai Shalom Men's Club will hold a Bingo Night at 8 p.m. on April 21 at the temple, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick. The event will feature pizza, soda, wine, beer, coffee, tea, desserts and a martini bar. Individuals must be age 18 or older to attend.
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Students to stage 'Once on This Island'
      Fifth-grade students at Appleby School, Spotswood, will present the musical "Once on This Island, Junior Version" at 7 p.m. on April 12 and 13 and at 2 p.m. on April 14 at Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road.
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Craft show will raise funds for playground
      The Spotswood Kids Play Spring Craft Show is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 31 at Schoenly School, Kane Ave., Spotswood. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. A donated item for the event's bake sale would be appreciated.
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School volleyball game to benefit MS research
      The Spotswood High School Octagon Service Club and History Club will sponsor their annual Volleyball Game to Fight Multiple Sclerosis (MS) from 6-8 p.m. on April 25 in the gym at the high school, Summerhill Road. All money raised will go to the MS Research Foundation (MSRF). For informa...
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Youngsters invited to S.R. Spring Egg Hunt
      The South River Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its annual Spring Egg Hunt beginning at 10:45 a.m. on March 31 in Varga Park, William Street. Rain date is April 7. A Hat Parade will begin at 10 a.m. Participants in the egg hunt will be divided into the following categories: to...
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Egg hunt, hat contest scheduled for March 31
      The Monroe Township Recreation Department and the Monroe Township Mother's Club will hold their annual Egg Hunt and Bonnet/Top Hat Contest beginning at noon on March 31, rain or shine, at the Monroe Township Community Center Skating Rink, Monmouth Road. The events are open to Monroe residents...
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Sons of Italy invites guests to April 3 dinner
      The Order of the Sons of Italy, Sgt. John Basilone Lodge, will serve a homemade dinner at 6:30 p.m. on April 3 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. The meal will include salad, split-pea soup, chicken parmigiana with spaghetti, dessert, coffee and tea. Cost is $9 ...
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Lenten Fish Fries conclude at St. Mary's
      St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church, South River, will host its final Lenten Fish Fry from 5-7 p.m. on March 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 fo...
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Registration going on for Easter Egg Hunt
      Messiah Lutheran Church, 3091 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville, will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 10 a.m. on April 7. Interested parents should call (732) 721-8493 and leave a message to register their child/children for the event.
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Retired federal workers plan April 11 luncheon
      National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1533 will its annual spring luncheon at noon on April 11 at the Lakeside Manor, Route 36, Hazlet. Guest speaker will be state Sen. Joseph Kyrillos (R-13). For more information and to reserve, call Martha at (732) 264-8286.
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E.B. Lions will award nursing scholarship
      The East Brunswick Lions Club annually awards a four-year nursing scholarship to an East Brunswick high school senior, regardless of the high school he or she attends. The award totals $2,000, which is distributed over four years as the applicant pursues a bachelor of science/registered nurse...
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Mother's, Father's Day events slated at library
      The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will offer "Celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day Early" programs for parents and their children ages 3-8. Both events will feature stories, crafts and snacks. The Mother's Day event will take place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on May 5.
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Animal Rescue Force to sponsor tricky tray
      Animal Rescue Force, East Brunswick, will hold its annual tricky tray beginning at 8 p.m. on April 20 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Prizes will include a 24-inch color television with combination DVD/VCR, a vacuum cleaner, a DVD player,...
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Two-day Rummage Sale set at Spotswood church
      The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church will hold its annual two-day Rummage Sale from 4-8 p.m. on April 13 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 14 at the church, 429 Main St., across from the post office. Clothes and small household items will be available for purchase.
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Community invited to Easter Egg Hunt in E.B.
      Kiddie Academy of East Brunswick, 635 Cranbury Road, will hold an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. on April 3. The event is free of charge. The community is invited. For more information and to reserve, call (732) 257-8406.
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Church will host Easter Egg Hunt
      Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 114 Old Stage Road, East Brunswick, will sponsor its annual Easter Egg Hunt from 10:30 a.m. to noon on April 7, rain or shine. All children in preschool-sixth grade are welcome to attend. Youngsters are asked to bring their own basket or bag for eg...
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Activities, programs planned at senior center
      The Monroe Township Senior Center, Municipal Plaza, will offer a variety of upcoming activities. To register for programs, call (732) 521-6111, unless otherwise indicated. AARP-trained volunteer tax counselors are available to provide seniors with tax-return assistance on Mondays and T...
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Library Friends plans April 28 book sale
      The Friends of the Milltown Public Library Spring Book Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 28 at the library, 20 W. Church St. Gently used books, DVDs, CDs, videos, games and more will be offered. Donations for the sale may be dropped off through April 21 at the library. F...
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Easter Bunny to appear at Pancake Breakfast
      The annual Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Hightstown First Aid Squad will be held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1 at the Hightstown Firehouse, Main Street. Tickets cost $6 for adults, $5 for seniors above age 62, $4 for children under age 10, and will be available at the door. Takeouts will...
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Tickets available for Tea and Gift Auction
      The Cardinal McCarrick High School Eagle Parent Association will host its annual Tea and Gift Auction from 2-5 p.m. on April 29 at the school, Second Street and Stevens Avenue, South Amboy. Doors will open at noon. Admission is $10 per person. Complimentary coffee, tea and dessert will...
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Bereaved parents group will meet on April 1
      The Central Jersey Chapter of Compassionate Friends, a support group for bereaved parents, will hold its next monthly meeting from 1:45-4:30 p.m. on April 1 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Main Street, Spotswood. For more information, call (732) 690-6673.
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