Naturalist will speak at environmental meeting
      The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership will hold an open meeting for members and interested residents at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 at the Milltown Senior Center, 60 Violet Terrace. Guest speaker Rick Lear, a park naturalist and environmental educator with theMiddlesex County Parks Department, will o...
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Dining at Applebee's to aid EBHS basketball
      The East Brunswick High School (EBHS) Girls Basketball Team will sponsor a Dining-to-Donate fundraiser from noon to midnight on Jan. 21 at Applebee's of Milltown, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane.
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'Entertainment' books on sale at E.B. Library
      "Entertainment 2008" books are available at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The books contain discount offers on retail shopping, services, travel, dining, amusements and more. Every copy purchased at the library includes a bonus card good for discounts at one's choice of v...
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Circle Players' show runs Jan. 18-Feb. 3
      Circle Players, 416 Victoria Ave., Piscataway, will present "Moonchildren," a comedy byMichaelWeller, Jan. 18, 19, 25, 26 and Feb. 1 and 2 at 8 p.m., and Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. "Moonchildren" takes place in 1965 in anAmerican university town, where seven students in their final college year share more ...
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Alzheimer's support group slates meeting
      The Alzheimer's Disease Support Network of Middlesex County will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. on Jan. 10 at the Piscataway Senior Center, Hoes Lane. For more information, call Mildred Potenza at (732) 235-8400.
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Free autism workshops on tap in East Brunswick
      Parents Of Autistic Children (POAC), a nonprofit organization, offers help to families struggling with autism. The panel provides free training sessions and workshops to parents, teachers and other care providers of autistic children. The scientifically based training is designed to improve the li...
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'Eleanor Roosevelt' to appear in Monroe
      The Alisa Chapter of Hadassah, Monroe, will present Rene Goodwin of the American Historical Theatre in "Eleanor Roosevelt Part II: The War Years" at 7:15 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the Jewish Congregation of Concordia, Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe.
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Registration ongoing for ESL adult-school classes
      The South River Adult School is registering students for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes set for 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April. Classes, which will be held at South RiverMiddle School, 3Montgomery St., are designed to help adults improve their conversational an...
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Potential candidates may pick up petitions
      Spotswood will hold a municipal election on May 13. The mayoral seat and two Borough Council seats will be up for election. P ackets of petitions will be available beginning Jan. 14 at the municipal clerk's office in the municipal building, Summerhill Road.
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Classical guitarist to perform at library
      Award-winning classical guitarist Peter Fletcher will appear in concert beginning at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12 at theEastBrunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The event is sponsored by the East Brunswick Arts Commission and the library.
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USS Avenger group to meet Jan. 13
      The science fiction fan association USS Avenger, based in central New Jersey, will hold itsmonthlymeeting June 13 at 3 p.m. in the upstairs café at the Wegman's supermarket, 15WoodbridgeCenterDrive,Woodbridge. TheAvenger is a chapter of Starfleet, The International Star Trek FanAssociation ...
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Gasoline card will go to blood donors
      The Spotswood Public Library, 548Main St., will sponsor a blood drive from 4-7:30 p.m. on Jan. 24. TheBloodCenter ofNewJerseywill conduct the drive.Abloodmobile will be on location in the library parking lot.All donorswill receive a $15 gas card as a thank-you gift. Free cholesterol screenings al...
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Home-based travel agents seminars set
      A variety of upcoming New Jersey Home-Based Travel Agents Seminars are planned at the East Grand Buffet, 6 Edgeboro Road, East Brunswick. Each event will begin at 6:15 p.m. All travel agents and associates are invited. Cost of each seminar is $13, including dinner, beverage, tax and tip.
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Pro-wrestling event to aid Special Olympics
      South River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451, Reid Street, will be the setting for a National Wrestling Superstars Show set for 7:45 p.m. on Jan. 25. Proceeds will benefit the New Jersey Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge.
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Bariatric weight-loss support group to meet
      Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor a Bariatric Weight-Loss Support Group meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 17 in Centennial Hall at the hospital's Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave.
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Early learning center to host Jan. 20 carnival
      The Early Childhood Learning Center at Temple B'nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick, will sponsor a carnival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 20. The event will feature games, food, a tricky tray and prizes.
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OLOL School sets Jan. 17 Proceeds Night
      Our Lady of Lourdes School, Milltown, will host a Proceeds Night fundraiser at TGI Friday's restaurant on Route 1 south in North Brunswick on Jan. 17 from 5 to 9 p.m.
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Tea and scone tasting coming to J'burg church
      The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg will sponsor A Tealightful Treasures Tasting of Imported Teas and Scones beginning at 7 p.m. on Jan. 22 in the social hall at the church, 177 Gatzmer Ave. For more information, call (732) 521- 1711 or (732) 521-0810.
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Winter Bird Count set for Jan. 12 in E.B
      The annual East Brunswick Winter Bird Count will be held Jan. 12. The event is sponsored by the East Brunswick Environmental Commission and Friends of the Environmental Commission. The rain/snow date is Jan. 13. All are invited to participate, regardless of experience. Participants should look fo...
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Donors sought for Jan. 15 blood drive
      St. Peter's University Hospital and the NewBrunswickAffiliatedHospitals (NBAH) Blood Centerwill conduct a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 15 in the Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center at the Hospital, 254 EastonAve., New Brunswick.
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Participants sought for March for Life trip
      Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 will sponsor a Jan. 22 bus trip to Washington, D.C., for individuals who wish to participate in the annual March for Life. The day will begin with a 6:45 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Victories Church, Main Street, Sayreville. A light continenta...
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Fund-raisers
      Jan. 10-12 • Book Sale, sponsored by the Spotswood Public Library, during regular hours, at the library, 548 Main St. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children's books, VHS videos, audiocassettes available. Paperbacks sell for 50 cents each or three for $1, hardcovers for 75 cents and up, VHS...
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Band parents to sponsor Atlantic City bus trip
      The Spotswood High School Band Parents Association will offer a Jan. 20 bus trip to the Showboat Casino,Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 11 a.m. from the high school parking lot, Summerhill Road. Return is set for approximately 9 p.m.
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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.
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English conversation groups forming at library
      Registration is open for East Brunswick Public Library English Conversation Groups set to meet on Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. or 7:30-9 p.m., Jan. 24-March 13, at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The groups are designed for those who have a basic knowledge of English and want to practice thei...
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Church event to feature music, dancing, show
      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. The gala will feature a Christmas play, a talent show, live international music with three bands playing and dancing...
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Quilters invited to Jan. 14 meeting
      The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Neff Chapel, Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Tennent section ofManalapan. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The club is made up of quilters who share ideas, learn from professional quilters using a variety of techniques, sew c...
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Blood drive set for Jan. 12 at St. Thomas
      St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Route 18, Old Bridge, will sponsor its winter blood drive Jan. 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish auditorium. The drive is being held in cooperation with the Knights of Columbus Council 4815.
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