Daughters of Penelope schedules Tricky Tray
      The Daughters of Penelope, Tethys Chapter No. 229, will hold its annual Tricky Tray fundraiser beginning at 7 p.m. on Nov. 16 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1101 River Road, Piscataway. The event will feature Christmas gifts, electronics, toys, crystal, Lenox, jewelry and gift baskets.
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'All Shook Up' to begin Nov. 23 at Villagers
      Kids on Stage will present "All Shook Up," a musical featuring the sounds of Elvis Presley, at 8 p.m. on Nov. 23 and 30, 2 and 8 p.m. on Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, and 2 p.m. on Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, at Villagers Theatre, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin.
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Borough seniors invited to Nov. 30 holiday party
      The South River Office on Aging will sponsor a holiday party for all borough senior citizens from 4-8 p.m. on Nov. 30 at Ria Mar Restaurant, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. All South River seniors are invited to celebrate the joys of the season at a festive evening featuring a family-style dinner...
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Crystal Springs summer job expo set for Nov. 23
      Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center, East Brunswick, will hold a summer job expo from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 23 at the East Brunswick Division of Parks, 334 Dunhams Corner Road.
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Auction to feature art, sports/music memorabilia
      Temple B'nai Shalom will host a Fine Art, Sports, Music, Entertainment and More Auction on Nov. 17 at the synagogue, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick. A preview is set for 7:30 p.m. The auction will begin at 8:30 p.m.
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Pancake breakfast on menu at legion post
      Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Post No. 25, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown, will host an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake and Much More Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on Nov. 18. Donation is $6 for adults, $3 for children under age 10; youngsters under age 5 will be admitted free of charge.
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Rec offers trips to parade holiday shows, casino
      The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor several upcoming trips. All excursions are open to residents and nonresidents. A visit to the Hilton Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, is set for Nov. 18. Cost is $25 per person and includes a slot and food coupon. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. f...
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Granny's Cellar craft show coming to Sp'wood
      The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Spotswood, will host its annual Granny's Cellar Holiday Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 24 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 25 at Immaculate Conception School, Manalapan Road, Spotswood.
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Winter Wonderland to come alive in Milltown
      Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Milltown, will present Winter Wonderland 2007: The True Meaning of Christmas from 8-11 p.m. on Dec. 7, 7-10 p.m. on Dec. 8, and 4-7 p.m. on Dec. 9.
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Tickets on sale for Breakfast With Santa
      The Fathers Club of Immaculate Conception Church will host its annual Breakfast With Santa from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 9 at Immaculate Conception School cafeteria, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood.
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South River GOP looking for candidate
      The South River Republican Organization is seeking a candidate to serve on the South River Borough Council for a oneyear term. The appointed council member must run for election in November 2008. Any registered Republican interested in the position should call John Krenzel at (732) 254-0194 by De...
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Interfaith Thanksgiving worship coming to E.B.
      The East Brunswick Clergy Council will sponsor its 32nd annual Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service at 8 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Nativity Lutheran Church, 552 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The community is invited to attend. All are welcome.
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Tickets available for Nov. 18 Tricky Tray
      The Catholic Daughters of America, Queenship of Mary Court No. 1743, will hold its annual Tricky Tray from 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 18 at St. Bernadette's Church, O'Dea Hall, Princeton and Villanova roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Doors will open at 3 p.m.
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Carrabba's Nite to raise funds for Golden Bears
      The East Brunswick-Spotswood Golden Bear Chargers will sponsor a Carrabba's Nite on Nov. 18 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent Avenue, Spotswood. Dinner will be available in two seatings: 4-6 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Carrabba's Italian Grill, East Brunswick, will donate the food, wait staff...
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Cross-country bike ride to be topic at meeting
      All members and interested residents are invited to the next meeting of the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) set for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Milltown Senior Center, 60 Violet Terrace.
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Masonic lodge plans Nov. 24 blood drive
      Milltown Masonic Lodge No. 294 will sponsor a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 24 at the Senior Citizen Building, Violet Terrace, Milltown. Donors should register in advance at www.Bloodnj.org. The first 20 donors will receive a gift certificate from Sir John's Restaurant, North Brunswi...
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Tricky Tray will aid animal-rights programs
      The New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance will host its annual Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission is $6 and includes one sheet of tickets. All proceeds will go to fund New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance program...
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East Brunswick AARP to hold Nov. 20 meeting
      The next general meeting of AARP East Brunswick Chapter No. 4855 will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Guest speaker John Ferguson of the Middlesex County Office on Emergency Management will offer a presentation title...
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Fund-raisers
      Nov. 15 • Holiday Boutique, sponsored by Temple B'nai Shalom Sisterhood, 7:30-10 p.m., at Voi Salon and Spa, 253 Route 18 south, East Brunswick. Shopping for jewelry, handbags, belts and clothes for women, teens, girls; items from Entrée Vous - How Dinner Gets Done. Complimentary go...
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Barnes and Noble Day to benefit Frost PTA
      Frost Elementary School PTA, East Brunswick, will sponsor a Barnes and Noble Day fundraiser on Nov. 17 at Barnes and Noble, Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick.
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E.B. church schedules Nov. 16 rummage sale
      Aldersgate United Methodist Church will host its Church Indoor Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 16 in the white house next to the church, 568 Ry- ders Lane, East Brunswick. Parking will be available in the church parking lot. For more information, call (732) 254-7361.
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Presbyterian church celebrates addition
      The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, 177 Gatzmer Ave., will celebrate the newly completed building addition with an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 17.
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E.B. rec slates summer job expo for Nov. 24
      The East Brunswick Division of Recreation will offer a Summer 2007 Employment Expo from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 24 at the East Brunswick Senior Center, 3 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive. Interested applicants, 16 years of age (by June 1) and older, are invited.
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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.
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Gift Auction on tap at Spotswood church
      Trinity United Methodist Church, 70 Manalapan Road, Spotswood, will host its annual Gift Auction beginning at 5 p.m. on Dec. 1. Doors will open at 4 p.m. Merchandise to be auctioned off will include theme gift baskets, home décor, household items, collectibles, art, gift certificates, toys a...
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Event at Friday's to benefit OLOL School
      Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will host a Proceeds Night fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 27 at T.G.I. Friday's, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each school supporter's check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present an event fl...
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Leni Lenape traditions next up at Cheesequake
      A program featuring a look at Leni Lenape traditions will begin at 1 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the Cheesequake State Park Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge. Participants will learn about the Native American heritage of Cheesequake and the surrounding area. Topics will include the culture,...
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Sons of Norway plans Scandinavian Bazaar
      Sons of Norway Noreg Lodge No. 466, Marlboro, will sponsor its 27th annual Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 17 and 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the Old Bridge Community Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, next to police headquarters.
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Alborada to dance 'A Spanish Nutcracker'
      The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will present the Alborada Spanish Dance Company in a performance of "Sueno de Una Nina: A Spanish Nutcracker" at 3 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road.
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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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Curtain to rise on 'It's a Wonderful Life'
      The Spotswood Chapel will present a musical rendition of the classic holiday film "It's a Wonderful Life" at 7 p.m. on Dec. 8 at Appleby School, Vliet Street, off Main Street, Spotswood. Admission is free of charge; however, free-will donations will be gratefully accepted during the performance. ...
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Donors sought for DECA blood drive
      Spotswood High School DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) will host its annual blood drive from 7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 in the gym at the high school, Summerhill Road. This year's theme is "Give Someone the Golden Ticket: Donate Blood.
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Bazaar/Vendor Event scheduled at E.B. school
      The Central School PTA will host its Bazaar/Vendor Event from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Nov. 30 in the cafetorium at the school, 375 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The fundraiser will feature jewelry, accessories, beaded gifts, personalized items, sports memorabilia and more.
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Young Israel to host Nov. 18 Gift Fair
      Young Israel of East Brunswick will sponsor a Gift Fair from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 18 at Young Israel of East Brunswick, 193 Dunhams Corner Road. The event will feature a selection of top-quality vendors offering jewelry, clothing, personalized gifts, gourmet food, stationery, Judaica, art...
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