Monroe Mother's Club schedules open house
      The Monroe Township Mother's Club will hold an open house at 7 p.m. on May 8 at Garvey's, 405 Spotswood-Gravel Hill Road, Monroe.
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Environmental panel to conduct nature walk
      The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will sponsor a nature walk along the Ireland Brook, East Brunswick, beginning at 1 p.m. on April 20. Participants willmeet in the parking lot at Bicentennial Park, Riva Avenue and Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick.
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Curtain will rise on 'Pirates of Penzance'
      The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) Footlights Club will stage Gilbert and Sullivan's musical comedy "The Pirates of Penzance" at 7:30 p.m. on April 24, 25 and 26 and 3 p.m. onApril 27 in the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts at the high school, 1629 Perrineville Road.
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Earth Day fest planned at Cheesequake Park
      Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge, will hold an Earth Day Challenge beginning at 11 a.m. April 19. Participants will meet at the park's Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road. Event highlights will include guided nature hikes, a nature film festival, giveaways and tree plantings.
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Boating-safety exam scheduled for April 20
      Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 2-1, 167 Main St., Sayreville, will conduct a Boating Safety Test-Out Examination at 8:30 a.m. on April 20. Individuals who take the exam must have been born prior to 1979 and certify that they have at least 100 hours of boating experience.
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Holocaust observance scheduled in Monroe
      The Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee of Monroe Township will hold its annual Yom HaShoah Observance at 1:30 p.m. on May 4 in the Richard P. Marasco PerformingArts Center atMonroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. This year's event is titled "Generations of Survivors.
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Sisterhood to sponsor fashion show, dinner
      The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ohr will present Hot Fashions by Coldwater Creek beginning at 7 p.m. on April 30 at the synagogue, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. The show also will feature a buffet dinner by Jesse and David's, Manalapan.
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Spaces available at Giant Flea Market
      Vendors are sought for the St. Lawrence Church Giant Spring Flea Market set for 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 17 at the church, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. Spaces and tables cost $20 each and are available inside the parish hall and outside in the church parking l...
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Blessing of the Bikes coming to St. George's
      The third annual Blessing of the Bikes is set for April 26 at St. George's Church, 56 Main St.,Helmetta. The event is sponsored by St. George's Church and hosted by St. George's Youth Ministry and SG Ventures, Inc. Registration will take place from 10-11 a.m.; coffee and doughnuts will be provide...
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Book-sale proceeds to fund library programs
      The Friends of the Milltown Public Library Book Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on April 19 at the library, 20 W. Church St. A preview-night event is set for 5-9 p.m. on April 17 for Friends' members only; interested individuals may join at the door.
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Golfers sought for Fathers Club outing
      The Immaculate Conception Fathers Club, Spotswood, will hold its annual Golf Outing on May 5 at Rossmoor Golf Course, Monroe. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. Start time is set for 8:30 a.m. Cost is $150 per golfer and includes green fees, motor cart, golf, continental breakfast, hot-buffet lunc...
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Hazardous waste drop-off days scheduled
      The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold its spring household hazardous waste dropoff days from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 19 at theMiddlesex County Division of Highways, Apple Orchard Lane, off Route 130, North Brunswick, and on May 17 at the Middlesex County Division of H...
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Watershed group sets Earth Day meeting
      The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. on Earth Day, April 22, at the EARTH Center, Davidsons Mill Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Guest speaker Professor William T.
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Commanders Cup tickets available for purchase
      The Commanders Cup, a baseball game featuring the East Brunswick High School Bears vs. the Spotswood High School Chargers, is set for 3 p.m. on April 27 at Waterfront Stadium, Trenton. A game between the Trenton Thunder and the Binghamton Mets is planned for 1 p.m., preceding the cup game.
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Fund-raisers
      April 18 • Proceeds Night, sponsored by the Samsel Upper Elementary School PTO, Sayreville, 5-9 p.m., at TGI Friday's, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Participants should tell their server they are there to support the Samsel Upper Elementary School PTO. Restaurant will donate 20 percent of ea...
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Mother's, Father's Day events slated at library
      The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will offer "Celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day" programs for parents and their children ages 3-8. Both events will feature stories, crafts and snacks. TheMother's Day event will take place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on May 3.
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Friends to sponsor Spring Fling at library
      The Friends of the Spotswood Public Library will host its annual Spring Fling from 1-4 p.m. on April 26 at the library, 548 Main St. The afternoon will kick off with yoga exercises conducted by certified yoga instructor Colleen Stollen. An introduction to "de-cluttering" will follow with Janice M...
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'Safety and Identity' next up for E.B. AARP
      A meeting of AARP East Brunswick Chapter No. 4855 will be held at 10:30 a.m. on April 22 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center.
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Dancing to the oldies slated at Knights hall
      A Rock 'N' Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. on April 18 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815 Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the sounds of the '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s. There will be 50/50, door prizes and a cash bar for mixes.
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Journalist/vet to share wartime experiences
      Journalist CharlesWiley will discuss hisWorldWar II experiences, life in the United States and the power of media and news bias at an event set for 2 p.m. on April 26 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The event is co-sponsored by the East Brunswick Historical Society...
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Save Our Riverfest planned for April 27
      South River's Save Our Riverfest is set to begin at 1 p.m. on April 27 at Grekoski Park, Bisset's Pond, off Whitehead Avenue. The event, which will take place rain or shine, will feature music, food, fellowship and environmental awakening. Participants will be invited to sing along with the Spook ...
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Volunteers to clean up sections of Raritan River
      The New Jersey Community Water Watch will join with the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership to sponsor a cleanup of sections of the Raritan River and the Lawrence Brook from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 19. Participants will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Loew's Theatre parking lot, Route 1, north of ...
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School volleyball game to benefit MS research
      The Spotswood High School Octagon Service Club and History Club will sponsor their annual Volleyball Game to Fight Multiple Sclerosis (MS) from 6-8 p.m. on April 22 in the gym at the high school, Summerhill Road.
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Garage-sale proceeds to aid animals at shelter
      Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold a Giant Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 20 in the center's parking lot. Donations of items for the sale will be accepted at the shelter from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 18 and 19 only (no exceptions). Clothing, linens and shoes wil...
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Fundraising dinner-dance to benefit Cooper Fund
      The Chris Cooper Scholarship Fund will hold a Coop's Jukebox Dinner and Dance, featuring music of the '50s, '60s and '70s, from 7 p.m. to midnight on May 2 at Palms Plaza Caterers, Park Plaza, Route 34, Old Bridge. Highlights will include dinner, dancing, raffles and a scavenger hunt. There will b...
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Concert series continues at Presbyterian Church
      A Hymn Sing, featuring audience participation and requests, is set for 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 at The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, West Church Street and Gatzmer Avenue. The event is part of the 2008 Concert Series at the church.
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Pasta Dinner on menu for April 26 at lodge
      Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 sponsor an All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Dinner from 5-8 p.m. on April 26 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The buffet dinner will include pasta and salad with a choice of meatballs or sausage, a choice of two types of pasta sauces, garlic bread and a dessert bar.
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Chamber of Commerce will host Golf Classic
      The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its 62nd annual Golf Classic on April 29 at the Forsgate Country Club, Monroe. Shotgun start is set for 10 a.m. A luncheon will take place immediately following play.
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Vendors sought for Flea Market/Yard Sale
      Vendors are needed for the St.Ambrose HSA Flea Market/Yard Sale set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 31 in the school parking lot, Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. Rain date is June 7. Space-rental cost is $20. Food vendors are not sought. For more information and to reserve, call (732) 607- 9319.
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PTO seeks crafters, vendors for May 17 sale
      Vendors and crafters are sought for the Wilson School PTO Playground Sale set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. onMay 17 in the school playground, 65 Dane St., Sayreville. Rain date is May 18. Space-rental cost is $15. Food vendors are not sought. Space is limited and will be assigned on a first-come basis.
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Applications available for EBHS preschool
      East Brunswick High School (EBHS) is now accepting applications for its 2008-09 Preschool Education Program to be held at the high school, Cranbury Road. The program is open to East Brunswick residents who will be 3 years old by Oct. 31, 2008, but who are no older than 4 years, 8 months. Particip...
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Holy Name Society sets Polish-Style Dinner
      St.Mary of Ostrambrama Church Holy Name Society will hold a Polish-Style Dinner from 5-7 p.m. on April 19 in the cafeteria at St. Mary's School, Jackson Street, South River. The menu will feature homemade pierogi, stuffed cabbage, sauerkraut and kielbasa, potatoes, a vegetable, rye bread, coffee ...
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Rec office plans trips, Mother's Day cruise
      The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor a variety of upcoming events. All trips and programs are open to residents and nonresidents. Interested individuals are invited to a Mother's Day Cruise aboard the River Queen, out of Brielle, on May 11. Cost, including bus transportation, is $47...
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Retirement series on tap in East Brunswick
      The East Brunswick Commission on Aging, in conjunction with the East Brunswick Department on Aging and the Friends of the Senior Center, will present "Mapping Out a Journey," a five-week retirement series set for 7-9 p.m. onWednesdays, April 30-May 28, at the East Brunswick Senior Center, 3 Jean W...
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Jamesburg Seniors to offer activities, trips
      Jamesburg Senior Citizens, 139 Stevens Ave., will sponsor a variety of upcoming events. Individuals over age 60 are invited to join the club. Meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month. For membership information, call (732) 521- 0377. Exercise classes are held at 9:30 a.m....
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Little House seeking Tricky Tray donations
      The Little House Association of South River is accepting donations for its upcoming Tricky Tray planned for 8 p.m. on May 16 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451, 31 Reid St., South River. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Little House provides a meeting place and event site for more than 200 Gir...
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Columbiettes to sponsor Flea Market/Craft Show
      The Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907 Columbiettes Flea Market/Craft Show is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 19 in the Immaculate Conception Church parking lot, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. For more information, call Rose at (732) 251-4864 or Edwina at (732) 251-4836.
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OLOL Casino Night scheduled for April 19
      Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 ClevelandAve.,Milltown, will host a Casino Night on April 19. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Cards will be dealt beginning at 6 p.m. Each ticket, available in advance or at the door, includes admission, $300 in "play" money, a buffet dinner, dessert, coffee and...
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Revival services, concert coming to S.R. church
      Union Baptist Church of South River, 76 Washington St., will hold revival services at 7 p.m. April 23-25. A revival concert is set for 4 p.m. on April 26. The events will feature worship, praise, dancing and more. Guest revivalist will be Pastor Patricia S.Webster of Shiloh Pentecostal Church, Som...
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