Vendors, exhibitors sought for cultural fair
      The East Brunswick Human Relations Council is seeking craft vendors and exhibitors for the township's annual Our Community Is Fair cultural festival, set for noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the East Brunswick municipal pond, Ryders Lane. Rain date is Sept. 23.
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Sounds of classic rock to be heard at library
      The vocal group SideWalk Serenade will offer classic rock music of the '50s and '60s in a concert set for 2 p.m. on July 15 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The program, part of the library's Sweet Sounds of Summer series, is free of charge and open to th...
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Safe-boating course coming to Sayreville
      Coast Guard Flotilla Auxiliary 2-1, 167 Main St., Sayreville, will offer "America's Boating Course" from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on July 14. The cost is $55, including textbook. A New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
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'Arsenic and Old Lace' tryouts set at Villagers
      Auditions for the upcoming Villagers Theater production of "Arsenic and Old Lace" are planned for 6 p.m. on July 8 and 7 p.m. on July 9 at the theater, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin. Callbacks are set for 7 p.m. on July 11.
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Blood donors will earn free car wash at church
      St. George's Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta, will host its annual blood drive to support New Jersey Blood Services from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 14 in the church's Ericson Hall. St. George's Youth Ministry group will provide a free car wash for all donors.
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Space available at Holiday Craft Show
      Crafters and vendors are sought for the South River Friends of the Library Handmade Holiday Craft Show set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 3 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Table fee is $25. Space is limited.
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VSA/NJ seeks authors for Wordsmith contest
      The Unlimited Potential Theater Company (UPTCo), a project of VSA arts of New Jersey (VSA/NJ), is seeking poems, essays, short stories and plays by New Jersey residents, 18 years of age or older, for its 14th annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith Competition.
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Kittens, public can win big at July 7 'shower'
      Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., Sayreville, hopes to make 7/7/07 a lucky day for the dozens of kittens in its care when it hosts a Lucky Sevens Kitten Shower from noon to 4 p.m. on July 7. Admission is free of charge, but guests are asked to bring a can of kitten/cat food...
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Dance to the oldies at summer barbecue event
      A Summer Barbecue Rock 'N' Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8 p.m. to midnight on July 21 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the sounds of the '50s and '60s. Admission is $22.50 per person in advance, $25 at ...
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Cadettes to sponsor car washes, bake sales
      Monroe Township Girl Scout Cadette Troop No. 330 will hold car washes and bake sales from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on July 14 and Aug. 11 and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the Monroe Township Recreation Center, 120 Monmouth Road. All donations will be accepted. The sales will rais...
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Car wash to raise funds for autism services
      A car wash to benefit the New Jersey Coalition for Outreach Services for the Autism Community will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 8 at the South Old Bridge Firehouse, Throckmorton Lane. The event is sponsored by Martial Arts With Hearts, a nonprofit organization made up ...
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Car washes, bake sales to aid Cadette troop
      Monroe Girl Scout Cadette Troop No. 1036 will hold car washes and bake sales from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 15, Aug. 12 and Sept. 8 at the Monroe Township Recreation Center, 120 Monmouth Road. All donations will be accepted. The sales will raise money for all Cadette events, including a...
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'Over the Hedge' to open Movies in Park
      East Brunswick's 2007 Movies in the Park family-entertainment series will begin with a showing of "Over the Hedge" (rated G) at 8:45 p.m. on July 10 around the East Brunswick municipal pond, Ryders Lane. Rain location will be Churchill Junior High School, Norton Road.
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French drama first up at library film festival
      The 25th annual Summer International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will begin on July 10 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of the French sociopolitical drama "Heading South." The 2005 movie, which is unrated, has a running time of 108 minutes.
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S.R. Library Friends holding 1-cent sale
      The Friends of the South River Library, 55 Appleby Ave., has been asked to liquidate all items in its book-sale department in anticipation of the upcoming library renovation and temporary relocation. The public may now purchase hardcover books, paperback books, magazines, audiobooks and...
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Youngsters to join in 'action' event at library
      "Kids in Action," an interactive program designed to illustrate the importance and enjoyment of physical exercise for youngsters age 3 and above, will be offered on July 25 at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. Children ages 3-7 will participate from 1-1:45 p.m.; ages 8-12 are slated ...
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Monday Morning panel slates July 16 meeting
      The Monday Morning Advocacy Network of Middlesex County will hold a special monthly meeting from 1-3 p.m. on July 16 in the community room at the Chuck Costello Housing Complex, 1998 Route 18 north, Old Bridge.
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Sayre Woods to offer vacation Bible school
      Sayre Woods Bible Church, Route 9, Old Bridge, will host a vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon, July 9-13. This year's theme will be "Avalanche Ranch: A Wild Ride Through God's Word." Sessions are open to youngsters entering first-sixth grades. The program will feature Bibl...
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Families invited to Mark Rust concert July 11
      The township of East Brunswick Division of Recreation will present "Mark Rust: 3-Part Concert" at 7 p.m. on July 11 around the East Brunswick municipal pond, Ryders Lane. Clowns will entertain from 6:30-7 p.m. The event is the first in a series of Wonderful Wednesdays outdoor family con...
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AARP benefit dinner to aid wounded soldiers
      East Brunswick AARP Chapter No. 4855 will sponsor A Benefit for Wounded Soldiers from 5-10 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Ria Mar Restaurant, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. The event will feature a cocktail hour, dinner, entertainment by Bill Lewis, and the history of America in song by Richard Ro...
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