Donors sought for Nov. 10 blood drive
      New Jersey Blood Services will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3139 Route 516, at Route 9, Old Bridge. Donors are sought. Blood supplies are low in the region.
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Youngsters invited to see 'Potions' at library
      Piccirillo Sciencetelling will present "Potions," a program for children of all ages, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. Screaming quarters, jets of gas to taste, popping potions, smoke-filled bubbles and buckets of fog will lead audience members to disco...
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Tickets on sale for Holiday Tricky Tray
      The South River Primary/Elementary School PTA will hold a Holiday Jingle Tricky Tray beginning at 8 p.m. on Nov. 9 at Knights of Columbus Hall, Jackson St., South River. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Children under age 18 will not be admitted. Liquor and bent ticket...
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'Joseph' will be staged Nov. 9, 10 in Sayreville
      Triple H Productions will present "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at 8 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 10 in the gymnasium at St. Stanislaus Kostka School, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. In celebration of its fifth anniversary, Triple H has created a production of the classic musical featuring...
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Rosary society offering holiday grave blankets
      St. Mary's Altar Rosary Society, South River, is holding its annual Holiday Grave- Blanket Sale. Cost is $22 for a 36-inch blanket decorated with pine cones, poinsettias and a bow. Orders are being taken through Dec. 2 after all Masses at St. Mary's Church, Jackson Street, South River. Pickup is...
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Free computer training offered to E.B. adults
      The Churchill Junior High School Computer Club, East Brunswick, is offering free personal-computer training for East Brunswick adults. Participants will receive one-on-one training in Windows, MS Word, MS Excel and the Internet. Classes will be held monthly on Saturdays throughout the school year...
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E.B. sponsoring holiday food, gift-basket program
      The township of East Brunswick is conducting its annual holiday food and gift-basket program. Individuals, groups or organizations are sought to adopt needy families in East Brunswick and provide them with food and/or gift baskets for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah holidays. All adoptio...
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Inmates to provide 'Straight Talk' for teens
      East Brunswick Police Department Youth Services will present a "Straight Talk" program from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The program will target juveniles ages 12-17 who are at risk for becoming involved in criminal or delinquent behavior.
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Family Pasta Night on menu at OLOL
      Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will hold a Family Pasta Night from 4-8 p.m. on Nov. 10. Dinner will include pasta, meatballs, sausage and peppers, salad, bread, beverages, dessert, coffee and tea. The event also will feature music and raffles.
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Brunch, global-warming talk on agenda at temple
      Temple B'nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick, will host a Climate-Change Brunch featuring Tina Weishaus, M.S., R.N., a globalwarming educator trained by former Vice President Al Gore, from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Nov. 11.
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Middle East after Iraq to be topic at meeting
      Jeffrey Laurenti, a senior fellow at The Century Foundation, an author and a former senior adviser to the United Nations Foundation, will offer a presentation titled "The Middle East After Iraq: Is the United Nations Relevant? Is the United States?
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Public invited to view renovations at school
      A community open house to celebrate the completion of renovations to Lawrence Brook Elementary School, 48 Sullivan Way, East Brunswick, is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 17. Interested individuals will be free to tour the building. A ribbon cutting will begin the event at 11 a.m. There will be...
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Eastern Star to hold Nov. 10 Tricky Tray
      Order of the Eastern Star, Raritan Chapter No. 58, will host its annual Tricky Tray beginning at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Philo Masonic Lodge, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Prizes will include gift certificates and theme baskets.
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'The Inheritance of Loss' next up for book group
      The East Brunswick Public Library Book Discussion Group will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 and 1 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Topic of discussion will be "The Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai. All adults, whether regular, occasional or new members, are invited to at...
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Sisterhood to sponsor Holiday Boutique
      Temple B'nai Shalom Sisterhood will hold its third annual Holiday Boutique from 7:30-10 p.m. on Nov. 15 at Voi Salon and Spa, 253 Route 18 south, East Brunswick. The event will feature shopping for jewelry, handbags, belts and clothes for women, teens and girls. New this year will be items from E...
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Fundraisers
      Nov. 8 • Basket Raffle and Giant Gift Auction, sponsored by St. Thomas the Apostle HSA, doors open at 6:45, event begins at 8 p.m., in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Admission is $15; includes coffee, dessert, door-prize entry, four prize-table tickets. Additional raf...
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Spotswood Library plans holiday youth programs
      The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will offer several holiday programs for youngsters. "Ceramics for the Holidays," open to 5- to 10-year-olds, is planned for 3:30- 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 or 6. "Holiday Fun for Preschoolers" is set for 1-1:45 p.m. on Dec. 4 or 10:30-11:15 a.m. on Dec. 6.
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Curtain to rise on 'Seussical Jr.' at school
      Students at Memorial Middle School, Spotswood, will present a production of "Seussical Jr." at 7 p.m. on Nov. 15 and 16 at Spotswood High School, Summer- hill Road. Tickets cost $5 and may be purchased at Memorial School during regular hours or at the door on the evening of the show.
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