Villagers to present New Year's Eve gala
      Villagers Theatre, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin, will present "My Favorite Year ... 20!," a musical revue celebrating the theater's 20th season, at 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 31.
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J'burg Elks to celebrate at New Year's Eve gala
      Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will hold a New Year's Eve Party beginning at 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The event will feature hors d'oeuvres, a buffet dinner, music by Dem 2 Guyz, an open bar, a champagne toast and party hats and noisemakers.
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Holt to host 'town hall' meeting in Old Bridge
      U.S. Rep Rush Holt (D-12) will hold a public meeting to talk about issues affecting the community, including economic development, hometown security, energy, health care, education and Social Security. Members of the public are welcome to discuss other issues with the congressman. The meeting wil...
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Hospital auxiliary sets Jan. 25 Socks Sale
      The Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge Auxiliary will sponsor a fundraising Socks Sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 25 in Auxiliary Hall C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital's Old Bridge division, off Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18.
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Family Luau on tap at Milltown school
      Our Lady of Lourdes School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will host a Family Luau on Jan. 12. Doors will open at 5 p.m.; dinner and refreshments will be available for purchase. Music and dancing are set for 6-9 p.m. Participants are invited to dress in tropical-themed attire. Souvenir photos and c...
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Office on Aging offers classes and programs
      The SouthRiverOffice onAging, 55Reid St., sponsors a variety of activities from9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.,Mondays-Fridays. The office will be closed on Jan. 1 for NewYear's Day. The event schedule is as follows: • Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Fund-raisers
      Dec. 27-29 • Holiday Food Drive, sponsored by the East Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. Donations of packaged nonperishable kosher and nonkosher food items are sought. Businesses throughout the East Brunswick area are designated as donation drop-off centers. For a list of sites, call (732) ...
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Youth drama workshops scheduled for Saturdays
      The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will continue its third season of Saturday drama workshops for youngsters ages 6-8, beginning Jan. 5 at the theater, 3018 BordentownAve., Parlin section of Sayreville. The "Imagination and Creativity" class, taught by theater director Vic Morosco, will m...
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Choirs to present Christmas-carol fest
      The combined choirs of St. Bernadette's Church, under the direction of Judy Gary, music director, will present their annual Christmas Carol Celebration at 7 p.m. on Dec. 29 in the church, Villanova and Princeton roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge.
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Law panel to offer wills, estate-planning seminar
      The New Jersey State Bar Foundation will present a free public seminar on wills and estate planning from1-3 p.m. on Jan. 10 at the New Jersey Law Center, One Constitution Square (off Ryders Lane), New Brunswick.
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Rec sponsoring holiday decorating competition
      The Monroe Township Recreation Department is holding its annual Holiday Decorating Contest for township residents. The competition is open to those Monroe homes that brighten neighborhoods with their holiday decorations and festive spirit.
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Tricky tray planned for Jan. 13 in South River
      The Loyal Order and Women of the Moose of South River Moose Lodge No. 884 will hold a Joint Tricky Tray beginning at 2 p.m. on Jan. 13 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. Members and gue...
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St. Stan's schedules New Year's Day Bingo
      St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA will sponsor a New Year's Day Bingo event beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 1 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. Doors will open at noon. The kitchen will be open during the event.
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Sociable Singles to gather on Dec. 30 in Monroe
      Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold its next meeting from 1-4 p.m. on Dec. 30 at theMonroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature entertainment, discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person.
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Applications taken for Dare to Imagine Awards
      VSA arts of New Jersey (VSA/NJ), New Brunswick, is seeking nominations for the third annual Dare to ImagineAwards, with nomination deadline Jan. 7. Recipients will be announced in February and honored at a May ceremony. The awards honor adults who have made a positive difference in the life of an...
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Hospital to sponsor HIV group meetings
      Raritan Bay Medical Center will hold HIV support group meetings on Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the hospital's PerthAmboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Individuals coping with or affected by HIV are welcome to attend. Registration is required. For time, exact location and to register, call (732) 3...
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Church event to feature music, dancing
      St. Stephen Protomartyr Church, South River, will hold a Social and Fundraising Parish Night from 6-11 p.m. on Jan. 12 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 88 Jackson St., South River.
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'Mideast Update' to be topic at Hadassah meeting
      Martin Raffel, senior associate executive director, Jewish Council for PublicAffairs (JCPA), will be the guest speaker at an East Brunswick Hadassah program set for 7:45 p.m. on Jan. 10 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane.
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S.R. Schools schedules kindergarten registration
      South River Public Schools will soon begin kindergarten registration. Registration packets may be obtained from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting Jan. 2 in the main office at South River Primary School, 22 David St.At the time of pickup, appointmentsmay bemade for a physical examination with the school p...
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Applications taken for Dare to Imagine Awards
      VSA arts of New Jersey (VSA/NJ), New Brunswick, is seeking nominations for the third annual Dare to Imagine Awards, with nomination deadline Jan. 7. Recipients will be announced in February and honored at a May ceremony. The awards honor adultswho havemade a positive difference in the life of an ...
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