OLV Street Fair on tap for Sept. 8 in Sayreville
      The Our Lady of Victories Street Fair will be held from 1-9 p.m. on Sept. 8 on the parish grounds, Main Street, Sayreville. A food court will offer ethnic fare such as kielbasi and sauerkraut, pierogi and sausage. Other highlights will include a Philippine Barbecue, Spezzi's Specialties, funnel c...
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Alborada to perform in 'The Celtic Connection'
      The Ocean County Community College Fine Arts Center, College Drive, Toms River section of Dover, will present the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre in a performance of "Spain Meets Ireland: The Celtic Connection" at 8 p.m. on Sept. 15.
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Holt's intelligence, defense adviser to speak
      Patrick G. Eddington, senior policy adviser for defense and intelligence for Congressman Rush Holt (D-12), will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of The Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township, set for 10 a.m. on Sept. 19 in the Monroe Township Municipal Building, Perrineville Road.
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Fundraisers
      Sept. 7 & 8 • Book Sale, sponsored by the Spotswood Public Library, during regular hours, at the library, 548 Main St. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children's books, audiocassettes, VHS videos. Paperbacks, 50 cents each or three for $1; hardcovers, 75 cents and up; VHS videos, $1. All-You...
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Outlet-mall trip will benefit church
      Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St., will sponsor a Sept. 8 fundraising bus trip to The Crossings Premium Outlets, Tannersville, Pa. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the parking lot at the Sayreville Senior Cen- ter, Main Street, across from the church. Departure from the outlet ma...
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Senior center slates weekly activities for Sept.
      The East Brunswick Senior Center, located at 3 Civic Center Drive in the municipal complex, plans variety of weekly activities. For more information on all events, call the center at (732) 390-6896.
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Car wash will aid E. Brunswick football teams
      The East Brunswick Quarterback Club will sponsor a car wash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 8 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Rain date is Sept. 9. All proceeds will benefit East Brunswick Schools' varsity, junior-varsity, freshman and eighth-grade football teams.
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Hoagy Carmichael event next up at music center
      The Imperial Music Center Band will present a concert of Hoagy Carmichael music at 2 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the music center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. Lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, call (732) 238- 0310 or log on to www.theimperialmusiccenter. com.
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Community invited to 9/11 memorial service
      The township of Monroe will hold a munity is invited to attend. Parking and Lights of Hope Community Candlelight free shuttle service will be available beginning Memorial Service beginning at 6:30 p.m. on at 5:45 p.m.
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Buckelew Day on tap for Sept. 8 in Jamesburg
      The Jamesburg Historical Association will sponsor its annual Buckelew Day Festival from noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 8 on the grounds of Buckelew Park, Route 522, across from Dunkin' Donuts. The theme of the festival, which a tribute to Jamesburg's namesake James Buckelew, is "Discovering the History ...
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Monroe Country Fair planned for Sept. 9
      The 19th annual Monroe Township Country Fair, sponsored by the Monroe Township Mother's Club and the Monroe Township Recreation Department, will take place from noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 9 at Thompson Park, Perrineville Road, Monroe.
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Monroe GOP campaign will staff booth at fair
      The Monroe Township Republican candidates' "Time for a Change 2007 Campaign" will sponsor a booth from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the Monroe Township Country Fair, Thompson Park. The campaign will offer free raffles at 2 and 3 p.m. for $50 gift certificates to area restaurants and two tickets t...
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Free haircut event to aid Make-A-Wish
      Creations Hair Design Studio, 469 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will host a back-to-school haircut event, Share the Power of A Wish: Kids Helping Kids, from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 8 at the salon. All proceeds will benefit the Make- A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey.
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Italian-American Club to begin Tuesday dinners
      The Sgt. John Basilone Italian-American Club will begin its weekly Tuesday- Night Dinners at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. Dinners, cooked fresh and featuring a different menu each week, will include soup, salad, entree, dessert and coffee or te...
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Separated, divorced group slates meetings
      Passages, a nondenominational, selfhelp group for separated and divorced adults, holds meetings at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 505 Main St., Spotswood.
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Youth drama workshops scheduled for Saturdays
      The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will offer its third season of Saturday drama workshops for youngsters, beginning Sept. 29 in the theater space in The Garden Friends, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville.
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Applications for rec grants offered in E.B.
      Applications are being accepted from East Brunswick organizations that provide township-sponsored recreational and leisure activities and are seeking funding support for 2008 from the township's recreation grant program.
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St. Stan's Oktoberfest scheduled for Sept. 22
      St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA will sponsor its annual Oktoberfest from 3-9 p.m. on Sept. 22 on the St. Stan's School grounds, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. In case of inclement weather, the event will take place from 1-8 p.m. on Sept. 23.
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HSA seeks crafters, vendors for show, sale
      Crafters and vendors are sought for the St. Thomas the Apostle HSA annual Fall Crafts and More Show set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 13 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Rental tables are available at a cost of $15 or $30. For more information and to reserve, call (732) 866-04...
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Level Club seeking vendors for yard sale
      Vendors are sought for the Level Club of South River semiannual Giant Yard Sale set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the Masonic Temple, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. Rain date is Oct. 7. Rental cost is $15 for a space and table, $10 for space only. Call Robert Szegeti at (732) 390-5732.
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Junior Woman's Club holds membership drive
      The Junior Woman's Club of the Greater Brunswick Area is seeking new members. The community-service group of volunteers ages 18 to 40-plus meets once a month at the United Methodist Church in Milltown. The group's first meeting is set for 8 p.m. on Sept. 10.
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S.R. service to honor 9/11 victims, families
      To mark the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, South River Mayor Robert Szegeti, members of the Borough Council and members the Christopher Dincuff family will hold a memorial ceremony at 6 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the 9/11 Memorial in Daileys Pond Park.
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Chamber of Commerce to hold annual meeting
      The annual meeting of the East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce will take place at 6 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the East Brunswick Chateau, 678 Cranbury Road. The event will mark the 50th annual election of officers and directors. A program titled "Protect Yourself From Identity Theft," presented ...
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Participants sought for library Stitchers Group
      Individuals interested in doing hand sewing, crocheting, knitting or mending are invited to attend meetings of the Jamesburg Public Library Stitchers Group set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the sec- ond and fourth Mondays of the month at the library, Gatzmer Avenue. Beginners are welcome.
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Central School memorabilia sought
      The East Brunswick school community is planning a rededication at 2 p.m. on Oct. 21 to celebrate the completion of the addition and renovations to Central Elementary School. The Rededication Committee is looking for artifacts, photos, reflections, newspaper articles or anything alumni may have sa...
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Vendors, exhibitors sought for cultural fair
      The East Brunswick Human Relations Council is seeking craft vendors and exhibitors for the town ship'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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Rock With Easter Seals benefit slated for Sept. 8
      A Rock With Easter Seals New Jersey fundraiser is set for 5-9 p.m. on Sept. 8 at Bar Anticipation, Lake Como (formerly South Belmar). The event will feature special guest Bobby Bandiera, vocalist and rock guitarist for Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes.
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Jamesburg Elks to hold Sept. 15 Truck Raffle
      Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will hold its annual Truck Raffle from 1-5 p.m. on Sept. 15 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. First prize is a 2007 Chevy Colorado pickup truck. Second prize is a Dell laptop computer; third prize, a Samsung camcorder; fourth prize, a Phillips DVD-VCR player. Raffle-t...
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Chamber of Commerce to hold annual meeting
      The annual meeting of the East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce will take place at 6 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the East Brunswick Chateau, 678 Cranbury Road. The event will mark the 50th annual election of officers and directors. A program titled "Protect Yourself From Identity Theft," presented ...
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Villagers will present 'Arsenic and Old Lace'
      Villagers Theatre, a nonprofit center for the performing and cultural arts, will present a main stage production of the classic comedy "Arsenic and Old Lace" at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays, Sept. 13-30, at the theater, 415 De- Mott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin.
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American-Indian panel will meet, screen video
      Intertribal American Indians of New Jersey will offer a showing of the video "They Lied to You in School" at the group's next meeting set for 2 p.m. on Sept. 15 at the log cabin in Thompson Park, Monroe. The film, created and narrated by Ray MacFadden, a Mohawk Indian and founder of the Six Natio...
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'Entertainment' books available at library
      "Entertainment 2008" books are available at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The books, which are usable immediately, contain discount offers on retail shopping, services, travel, dining, amusements and more. The sale is sponsored by the East Brunswick Friends of the Library...
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