Candidates to appear at Monroe GOP meeting
      The monthly meeting of the Monroe Township Republican Club will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 18 at Garvey's Restaurant, Spotswood-Gravel Hill Road, Monroe. Guest speakers will be Monroe Republican mayoral candidate Tom Nothstein and Township Council candidates Karen Scarpa and Carlos Lopez. Refres...
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Spotswood Family Day scheduled for Oct. 20
      The Spotswood Drug and Alcohol Alliance seventh annual Spotswood Family Day is set for noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 20 at Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road. The event will feature crafts, games, drawings and door prizes. The Spotswood Police Department will hold a bike rodeo. Admission is free of c...
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Youngsters invited to Halloween party at Elks
      Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will host a Children's Halloween Party from 2- 5 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Youngsters under age 11 are invited to attend. The event will feature food, games and prizes for all.
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Family Flick Fest to feature 'Surf's Up'
      Youngsters and their parents are invited to view the animated feature "Surf's Up" at 2 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The film, part of the library's Family Flick Fest, has a running time of 85 minutes and is rated PG.
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     CHRIS KELLY staff Stilt-walker Naomi Beamer stops to chat with some youngsters at Pride in Milltown Day at Borough Park.
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Jan Gross to appear at Monroe Library
      National Book Award finalist Jan T. Gross will be the guest speaker at the next installment in the Fall Author Series set for 1 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The bloodiest peacetime pogrom in 20th-century Europe took place in the Polish town of Kielce on July ...
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Cub Scouts to hold Recruitment Night
      Cub Scout Pack No. 61, East Brunswick, will hold a Recruitment Night of Fun at 7 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Lawrence Brook School, Sullivan Way, East Brunswick. Boys entering first-fifth grades are invited to attend. For more information and to reserve, call (732) 432-4224.
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Registration under way for E.B. Road Races
      The 30th annual East Brunswick Road Races, featuring the running of the Kids Pumpkin Dashes, the John Ragone 5K Race, the East Brunswick 10K Race and the 1- Mile Fun Run/Walk, is set for Oct. 21 at Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center, Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. Advance registration is ...
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Rosary society seeking vendors for flea market
      Vendors are sought for the St. Bernadette's Altar Rosary Society Flea Market set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 in the church's O'Dea Hall, Princeton and Villanova roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Refreshments will be sold. There will be a 50/50 drawing. Table-rental cost is $20 for one, $35 f...
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Sociable Singles to gather on Oct. 28 in Monroe
      Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold its next meeting from 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature entertainment, discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person.
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Food drive under way in adult communities
      The ninth annual Monroe Fall Harvest Food Drive to benefit Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (M.C.F.O.O.D.S.) has begun in eight adult communities in Monroe. The food drive stocks shelves at M.C.F.O.O.D.S., the county distribution center for more than 60 local ...
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Film to be screened, discussed at library
      "Freedom Writers," an inspirational, fact-based 2007 film starring Hilary Swank and Patrick Dempsey, will be shown at 6 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. A panel discussion will follow. The film is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 123 minutes.
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Families will build scarecrows in Jamesburg
      The borough of Jamesburg and the Jamesburg Civic Association will sponsor the annual Family Build-AScarecrow Event beginning at 10 a.m. on Oct. 20 at Veterans Park, East Railroad Avenue. Straw, stakes and markers will be provided.
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Registration under way for Frost on Pumpkin race
      Registration forms are available for the 28th annual South River Frost on the Pumpkin 10K Road Race set for Oct. 28 at Dailey's Pond, Thomas and William streets. All proceeds will be used to send developmentally disabled South River children to Camp Donna during the summer.
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Think Pink Dinner to aid breast-cancer fight
      The St. Bartholomew Columbiettes will sponsor its second annual Think Pink Party: Laugh, Love and Live Dinner Celebration beginning at 7 p.m. on Oct. 26 at St. Bartholomew's Church Hall, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick.
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Garage sale to raise funds for Bebe BELL
      The Anshe Emeth Community Development Corp. (AECDC) of Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, New Brunswick, will sponsor a garage sale to benefit Bebe BELL (Baby Equipment Lovingly Loaned) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 21 at 31 Hamlin Road, East Brunswick. Rain date is Oct. 28.
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Early-learning center will host Fall Festival
      Kiddie Academy of Spotswood, 410 Main St., will hold a Fall Festival at 6:15 p.m. on Oct. 25. Activities will include pumpkin-painting and a "Halloween Magic, Myth and Monsters" show. Youngsters should bring their own pumpkin. Pizza will be provided.
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Flu and pneumonia shots available at mall
      Maxim Health Systems will offer flu and pneumonia vaccinations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, Oct. 20-Nov. 3, in the center court at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. Cost is $30 for a flu shot, $40 for a pneumonia shot.
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Fall Rummage Sale coming to E.B. temple
      The East Brunswick Jewish Center Sisterhood will sponsor its Fall Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 28 at the synagogue, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Clothing for the entire family, household items, toys, books, small appliances, etc., will be available for purchase.
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Seventh-graders plan Oct. 20 yard sale
      The seventh-grade class at Immaculate Conception School will sponsor an Indoor Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Oct. 20 in the school cafeteria, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Household items, toys, videos, books, baby items and more will be available for purchase.
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Preventing dating abuse to be topic of discussion
      The Greater Brunswick Area Woman's Club will present Regina (Jeanne) Braham, M.S.W., director of community relations at Jersey Battered Women's Service Inc., in a talk titled "Preventing Teen Dating Abuse" at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the Milltown Public Library, 20 W. Church St.
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Open house will mark Friends of Library Week
      The Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue, will celebrate National Friends of the Library Week, Oct. 21-27, with an open house planned for 1-3 p.m. on Oct. 21. All Friends of the Library and the Outstanding Friend of 2007 will be honored. The event also will feature entertainment and refreshme...
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Clothes/cartridge drive, mum/pumpkin sale set
      The Spotswood High School Band Parents Association will sponsor a clothing drive, ink-cartridge collection and mum and pumpkin sale from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 20 during Spotswood Family Day at the high school, 105 Summerhill Road. The collections and sales will take place rain or shine.
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Fundraisers
      Oct. 18-Dec. 15 • Coat Drive, sponsored by Dr. Debra DeMarco of Monroe Chiropractic Care and Gini Mundy of The Well Being, both Jamesburg. Clean, new or gently used coats will go to Jersey Cares, a nonprofit group that aids needy families in New Jersey. Jamesburg drop-off locations: Monro...
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Rec plans trips to shows, parade, Rock Center
      The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor several upcoming trips. All excursions are open to borough residents and nonresidents. A trip to see the 5 p.m. performance of the "Radio City Christmas Spectacular" at Radio City Music Hall, New York City, is set for Dec. 9. Bus departure will b...
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Play by Steve Martin will open MCC season
      The Middlesex County College Performing Arts Department will present "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" by Steve Martin at 8 p.m. on Oct. 19 and 20 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Studio Theater, Middlesex County College, Edison. The play will be the opening show in the theater department's new season.
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Garage sale to benefit animals housed at shelter
      Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold a Giant Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 21 in the center's parking lot. Donations of items for the sale will be accepted at the shelter from 1-5 p.m. on Oct. 19 and 20 only. Clothing, linens and shoes will not be accepted.
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St. Thomas HSA to host basket raffle/gift auction
      St. Thomas the Apostle HSA will sponsor its fourth annual Basket Raffle and Giant Gift Auction (formerly Card Party) fundraiser beginning at 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m.
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Open house to mark end of renovations at Central
      A Community Open House to celebrate the completion of the addition to and renovations at Central Elementary School is set for 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the school, 371 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Central alumni are asked to add to the celebration by sharing their memories, artifacts, pictures, re...
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Fire auxiliary plans Halloween Dance
      The Spotswood Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a Halloween Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 27 at the Spotswood Firehouse, Main Street. The event will feature entertainment, food and a costume contest. Tickets cost $18 per person.
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Tricky tray planned for Nov. 4 in South River
      South River Women of the Moose No. 884 will hold a tricky tray beginning at 2 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the Moose Lodge, 49 Reid St. Doors will open at noon. Admission is $5 and will include one sheet of tickets. Light refreshments will be served.
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Cast members sought for 'Of Mice and Men'
      Auditions for the upcoming Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company production of John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" are set for 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23, 24 and 25 at the group's theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville.
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Dance to the oldies at Halloween event in O.B.
      A Halloween Oldies Dance is planned for 8 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 27 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature dancing to the music of the '50s and '60s. Sandwiches, tap beer, soda, coffee, tea and dessert will be served. Costumes are optional.
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'Wizard of Oz' Halloween set at library
      A "Wizard of Oz" Halloween youth event is planned for 3-4 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue. Youngsters are invited to come to the library dressed in their Halloween costumes and follow the yellow-brick road to meet Dorothy and her friends. Prizes will be awarded to ...
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Jazz event to focus on Dexter Gordon
      The Central Jersey Jazz Association will present a program on Dexter Gordon from 7-9:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 in the community room at the Chuck Costello Complex, 1998 Route 18 north, Old Bridge.
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Donations sought for PTA Adopt-A-Family
      The South River Elementary School PTA is sponsoring its annual Adopt-A-Family program, designed to make the holiday season more enjoyable for disadvantaged children in South River. Monetary donations, new clothing, new toys and food are sought.
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Vendors invited to sell at MTHS Yard Sale
      The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) PTO will sponsor its annual Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 27 in the parking lot at the high school, Perrineville Road. Vendors are invited to sell their treasures. Spaces cost $10 each. For information or to reserve a space, call Louise at (732) 72...
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