More free concerts coming to county parks
      The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Department of Parks and Recreation is continuing its free summer concert series. Among the upcoming shows are: • The Joe Monchek Band - Aug. 12, 6-7:30 p.m.
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South River rec to hold Aug. 11 Fishing Derby
      South River Parks and Recreation will sponsor its annual Fishing Derby from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 11 at Bissetts Pond in Grekowski Park, Whitehead Avenue. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Borough residents through age 13 are eligible to participate. Prizes will be awarded.
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Hadassah to offer ceramics program
      East Brunswick Hadassah will host a ceramics program at 7 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Party Hut, Spotswood. Couvert is $18. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information and to reserve, call Francis at (732) 238-9256 by Aug. 10.
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'Sleepy Hollow' roles open to adults, teens
      Auditions for the upcoming Circle Players Halloween children's show, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," are set for 6 p.m. on Aug. 12 and 7 p.m. on Aug. 13 at the Circle Playhouse, 416 Victoria Ave, Piscataway. Adults and teenagers age 13 and up are invited to try out.
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Office on Aging sets classes and programs
      The South River Office on Aging, 55 Reid St., offers a variety of activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. The schedule is as follows: • Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - fitness room open; • Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. - light-chair exercis...
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Candidates to speak at Aug. 16 GOP meeting
      The monthly meeting of the Monroe Township Republican Club will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Garvey's Restaurant, Spotswood-Gravel Hill Road, Monroe. Featured guests will be Rob Oras and Lynda Woods-Cleary, Republican candidates for sheriff and surrogate, respectively.
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Spotswood Library to sponsor book sale
      The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will host a book sale during regular library hours, Aug. 18-Sept. 8. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children's books, audiocassettes and VHS videos will be available. Paperbacks will sell for 50 cents each or three for $1, hardcovers for...
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USS Leyte reunion scheduled for October
      A reunion for all former crew members, air groups and Marines who served aboard the USS Leyte CV-32 from 1945-1959 is planned for Oct. 4-7 in Cleveland.
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Dancing to the oldies coming to Knights hall
      A Rock 'N' Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. on Aug. 17 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 $9 per person and includes coffee, tea, soda and dessert...
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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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SRHS class of 1967 to celebrate at reunion
      South River High School (SRHS) class of 1967 will hold a 40-year reunion from 6-11 p.m. on Sept. 29 at Ria Mar Restaurant, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. The event will coincide with SRHS homecoming weekend. Cost is $65 per person and includes beer, wine, soda, appetizers, buffet dinne...
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Authors will visit library, discuss writing
      New Jersey authors Dawn Miller and Irene Peterson will visit the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., at noon on Aug. 20. The public is invited to meet the authors, who will offer an open-ended discussion on the writing process, the trials of seeking a publisher, the joys of publicat...
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Golf tourney to benefit school endowment fund
      The board of trustees of New York Military Academy, Cornwall-on-Hudson, N.Y., will host its fifth annual Trustee Golf Tournament on Aug. 20 at Glenwood Country Club, Old Bridge. Registration and lunch will begin at 11 a.m. Shotgun start is set for noon. An awards dinner will be held at ...
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Quilters invited to Aug. 13 meeting
      The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 at Grace Lutheran Church, corner of Route 33 and West Main Street (Route 537), Freehold. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The event will feature appetizers, salads and desserts. Guests need not bring food.
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Senior Chai to feature Israeli dancing, lunch
      Senior Chai, a program of Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County, will offer Israeli Dancing for Dancers and Nondancers from 1-2:30 p.m. on Aug. 14 in the Jewish Congregation of Concordia, Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe.
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Garage sale on tap Aug. 19 in South River
      The Reformed Church of South River, 40 Thomas St., will hold a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 18. For more information, call (732) 257-1994.
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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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'Volver' to conclude library film festival
      The 25th annual Summer International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will conclude Aug. 14 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of the Spanish comedy-drama "Volver," starring Penelope Cruz. The 2006 movie, which is rated R, has a running time of 12...
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Free DVD rentals at Spotswood Library
      The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., is offering library cardholders the opportunity to borrow DVDs overnight, without charge, during the month of August. All DVD rentals are free of charge as long as the materials are returned before closing time on the following day. All DVDs m...
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New class on tap at early-learning center
      The Early Childhood Learning Center at Temple B'nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick, will begin a new class in September for 2 1/2-year-olds. Sessions are planned for 9:30 a.m. to noon on Mondays and Wednesdays. The class is designed to introduce the young child t...
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Registration under way for community courses
      A variety of programs are available through the East Brunswick Public Schools Office of Community Programs. "Summertime Learning" sessions are open to youngsters in second-sixth grades and will run from 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 20-24. Students entering second and third grade are invited to ...
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Milltown rec schedules trip, youth programs
      The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor several upcoming events. All trips and programs are open to residents and nonresidents. A four-week Fall Youth Art Odyssey program for ages 4-16 is planned for Sept. 8-29. Call the rec office for times and pricing.
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Vendor space available at Monroe Country Fair
      Vendors are sought for the Monroe Township Country Fair set for noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 9 at Thompson Park, Perrineville Road. The event is sponsored by the Monroe Township Mother's Club and the Monroe Township Recreation Department. For vendor registration, call Marguerite Dafoe at (7...
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