Pelican offers lift tix to blood donors in Jan.
      Pelican Pool and Ski Center, 393 Route 18, East Brunswick, is offering a free ski lift ticket to anyone who donates blood. Participants must donate blood at any hospital or blood bank and show Pelican Pool proof of doing so by Jan. 31 in order to receive the lift ticket.
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Uniform Sale to benefit patient-care services
      The Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth AmboyAuxiliarywill sponsor aUniformSale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 23 in Centennial Hall A and B at the hospital's Perth Amboy division, 530 New BrunswickAve. A complete line of lab coats, pants, tops, scrubs, shoes and more will be available for purchase.A...
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Tickets available for St. Mary's Casino Night
      St.Mary of Ostrabrama Church, South River, will hold a Casino Night from 6-11 p.m. on Jan. 19 at Knights of Columbus Hall, 88 Jackson St., South River. The event will feature casino/carnivallike gambling for prizes (New Jersey law does not permit gaming for cash at casino nights), music and dance...
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Cardiac catheterization to be topic at meeting
      The Cardiac Club of Raritan Bay Medical Center will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 21 in Centennial Hall at the hospital's Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Speaker Virginia Riz Vega, radiologic cardiovascular technician, will discuss "Cardiac Catheterization: Why and How It Is Done.
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Free weekend getaway for disabled adults Feb. 9-10
      TheMiddlesex CountyOffice for theDisabled is offering a freeWinterWeekendGetaway for adults with disabilities Feb 9-10 at Kiddie Keep Well Camp in Roosevelt Park, Edison. Applicantsmust be cognitively competent adults who direct their own care and who have the ability to medicate and transfer the...
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Public invited to Chinese New Year gala
      The Chinese American Cultural Association Mid-Jersey Chinese School, East Brunswick, will mark its 45th anniversary with a Chinese New Year celebration on Feb. 2 at Churchill Junior High School, 18 Norton Road, East Brunswick.
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Curtain to rise on 'Charlotte's Web'
      Villagers Theatre, a nonprofit center for the performing and cultural arts located at 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin, will present its Kidsvill production of "Charlotte's Web," adapted by Joseph Robinette from the book by E.B. White, at noon and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and noon on Sunda...
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St. Thomas School sets open house, registration
      St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18 south, Old Bridge, will hold an open house after the 12:30 p.m. Mass on Jan. 27. Interested individuals are invited to tour the school and meet the faculty. Registration for September 2008 classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 6 for in-schoo...
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Abduction prevention to be topic at seminar
      Tiger Schulmann'sMixedMartialArts of East Brunswick will conduct a free Abduction Prevention Seminar for Children from 4:30-6 p.m. on Jan. 18 at Tiger Schulmann's of East Brunswick, Loehmann's Plaza, 23, Route 18.
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Fundraisers
      Jan. 17 • Proceeds Night, sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes School, Milltown, 5 to 9 p.m., at TGI Friday's, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. Restaurant will donate 20 percent of each check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present a flier for the donation to count.
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St. Bart's open houses scheduled for Jan. 28, 30
      St. Bartholomew School, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will hold open houses from 9-10:30 a.m. on Jan. 28 and from 12:15-1:15 p.m. on Jan. 30. Parents and students are invited to tour the school, sit in on classes, view classroom work completed by current students and review the academic curric...
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St. Stan's School plans open houses, registration
      St. Stanislaus Kostka School, MacArthur Avenue, Sayreville, will hold an open house and fall registration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 27. Registration for prekindergarten-eighth grade will begin at the event; openings are limited.
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Junior Woman's Club slates Friendraiser event
      The Junior Woman's Club of Greater Brunswick will hold a Friendraiser event at 5 p.m. at Jan. 27 at Ronald McDonald House, New Brunswick. Interested individuals are invited to attend, help make dinner, take a tour and learn more ways to aid Ronald McDonald House as the club moves into another yea...
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Registration under way for S.R. Kinder Karate
      South River youngsters ages 3-5, not yet in kindergarten, are invited to take part in a Kinder Karate program set for Mondays, Jan. 28-March 17. Classes for 3- year-olds are set for noon to 12:45 p.m.; 4- and 5-year-olds will meet from 1-1:45 p.m.
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Seniors offering trip to casino, musical show
      Our Lady of Victories Seniors will sponsor a Feb. 10 bus trip to Tropicana Resort and Casino,Atlantic City, to see the musical show "How Sweet It Is." The bus will depart at 11 a.m. from the lower parking lot at OLV Parish, Main Street, Sayreville. Return will be at approximately 9 p.m.
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Tickets on sale for Sail Away Tricky Tray
      Our Lady of Lourdes School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will host a Come Sail Away Tricky Tray beginning at 7 p.m. on Feb. 8. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. More than 100 prizes, including small appliances, gift baskets, toys and gift certificates to Harvest Moon Brewery, Dick's Sporting Goods, Th...
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Etz Chaim to sponsor Jan. 21 Magic Show
      Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center will present its annual Magic Show from 3-5 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the Monroe Township Community Center,Monmouth Road. The event will feature clowns, magic, illusion, juggling andmore.
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Children's survival event coming to Cheesequake
      "Lost in theWoods:AChildren's Survival Program" is set to begin at 1 p.m. on Jan. 20 at the Cheesequake Park Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge. Information will be offered on a ninepoint plan to assist children if they become separated fromtheir groupwhile hiking.
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Winter weather safety guide available online
      The New Jersey State Police Office of EmergencyManagement has created aWeb site that provides information on a variety of winter topics, including storm- related information, free of charge. The Winter Weather Safety Guide can be accessed by going to the Web site www.state.nj.us/njoem/plan/winte...
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Dancing to the oldies coming to Knights hall
      A Rock 'N' Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8- 11 p.m. on Jan. 18 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The eventwill featuremusic by aDJ and dancing to the sounds of the '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s.
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India Week celebration on tap at E.B. Library
      The anniversary of India's Republic Day, Jan. 26, will be commemorated at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, in a weeklong celebration, Jan. 20-26, with arts, crafts, dance, film, a lecture and a musical grand finale. Authentic appetizers and desserts will be offered eve...
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Rabies clinic planned for Jan. 19 in South River
      Middlesex County residents are invited to bring their dogs and cats to a free rabies clinic set for Jan. 19 at the South River Department of Public Works, 9 Ivan Way. Dogs will be seen from noon to 2 p.m.; cats will be seen from 2-3 p.m.
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Monroe women's panel will meet on Jan. 20
      The Women's Network of Monroe will hold its first get-together of 2008 from 6-9 p.m. on Jan. 20 at the Monroe Township Recreation Center, 120 Monmouth Road. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. All women are welcome.
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