Day of Prayer set at high school flagpole
      A National Day of Prayer event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on May 1 at the flagpole in front of Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road. Students, faculty, parents and local officials, including Mayor Barry Zagnit, will join together in prayer for the United States. All are welcome to attend.
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School tab passes easily; three elected to board
      MILLTOWN - Voters approved the school budget in a 2-1 margin during the April 15 election. The $13.1 million tab for 2008-09, which will keep the school tax rate stable, passed by a vote of 402-194.
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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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Vendors sought for Level Club Yard Sale
      The Level Club of South River is seeking vendors for its semiannual Yard Sale set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 17 in the grove area of theMasonic Temple, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, Sayreville. Rain date is May 18. Rental cost of a table and a space is $15; space only, $10. Tables and/or spaces will ...
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Broadway-Bound Kids to present 'Seussical Jr.'
      The St. Thomas Broadway-Bound Kids will present "Seussical Jr." at 7 p.m. on April 26 and May 3 in the auditorium at St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Tickets, which cost $5 for general admission, will be sold at the door.
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Spaghetti Dinner on menu at S.R. church
      The First Reformed Church of South River, 40 Thomas St., will hold a Spaghetti Dinner from 5-7 p.m. on May 10. The menu will include spaghetti with meatballs and sausage, tossed salad, Italian bread, dessert and beverage. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children under age 10.
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Limited space available at church garage sale
      Vendors are sought for the annual Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Joyous Junk Garage Sale set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 7 at the church, routes 516 and 9, Old Bridge. The event will take place rain or shine. Rental fee is $15. Space is limited.
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Sisterhood to offer fashion show, dinner
      The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ohr will present Hot Fashions by Coldwater Creek beginning at 7 p.m. onApril 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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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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Book, Media Sale coming to Monroe Twp. Library
      The Friends of the Monroe Township Library will hold its annual Book and Media Sale fromApril 26-May 2 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Gently used books and media will be available at bargain prices. The sale will feature thousands of donated items sorted into fiction, hardcover, paperbacks, n...
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EBPD Youth Services to offer 'Straight Talk'
      East Brunswick Police Department Youth Services will present a "Straight Talk" program from 6-8 p.m. on May 12 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. The program will target troubled juveniles, ages 12-17, who are at risk for becoming involved in criminal or delinquent behavior.
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Fund-raisers
      April 25 • Spring Fling Dance, sponsored by South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784, at the lodge, Washington Street. Cost is $25 per person; includes food, beer, wine, soda, music. Karaoke contest; prizes awarded. Proceeds benefit Elks youth activities. For tickets and exact time, call Eileen at ...
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Suicide intervention, healing to be discussed
      The Diocese of Metuchen and the New Jersey Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will co-sponsor a seminar titled "Suicide: A Compassionate Approach to Intervention and Healing" on April 30 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway.
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Bandit's Spring Bazaar to benefit shelter pets
      Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold its fifth annual Bandit's Spring Bazaar and Flower Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 4 in the shelter parking lot. Vendors will be on site to offer a variety of new merchandise and crafts. There will be homemade food and refreshments, do...
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Modern-dance ensemble to perform April 25, 26
      The Middlesex County College Dance Ensemble will present its Spring Dance Concert at 7 p.m. on April 25 and 26 in the Performing Arts Center on the college's Edison campus. Aimee Mitacchione is artistic director and choreographer of the modern-dance ensemble.
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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 provi...
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Woman's Club event will aid charitable causes
      The East Brunswick Woman's Club will sponsor a Garage Sale, to benefit the Vineland Developmental Center and Special Olympics, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 26 at 19 Green Hills Road, East Brunswick.
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Safe-boating course coming to Sayreville
      Coast Guard FlotillaAuxiliary 2-1, 167 Main St., Sayreville, will offer "America's Boating Course" from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 26 and May 3. Cost is $55, including textbook. A New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
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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.
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Library events to mark Israel's 60th anniversary
      The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will host a variety of events from 2-5 p.m. on May 4 to begin its monthlong 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Establishment of the State of Israel. Aphotography exhibit titled "The Land of Israel Is Beautiful! Eretz Yisrael Yafah!" w...
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Giants quarterback coach set for Video Talk
      The East Brunswick Jewish Center will present a Super Bowl XLII Video Chalk Talk with New York Giants quarterback coach Chris Palmer from 7:30-9 p.m. on May 6 a the synagogue, 511 Ryders Lane. Palmer will discuss the Giants' Super Bowl triumph over the New England Patriots and will review the rec...
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Artists sought for E.B. Fine Arts Festival
      The township of East Brunswick, Division of Recreation and Community Services and the East Brunswick Arts Commission will sponsor the sixth annual FineArts Festival, an outdoor juried show and sale of fine art and handmade crafts, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 7 around the pond at the East Brunsw...
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Journalist/vet to share wartime experiences
      Journalist Charles Wiley will discuss his World War 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 Soci...
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State to sponsor E.B. Arbor Day celebration
      The state Department of Environmental Protection, the New Jersey Community Forestry Council and the New Jersey Tree Foundation will celebrate Arbor Day on April 25 at the Heavenly Farms Recreational Complex and Cultural Center, 470 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick.
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5K Race, Fun Run to mark borough's 100th
      A 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run to celebrate Spotswood's 100th anniversary are set for April 26 beginning at Spotswood High School, 105 Summerhill Road. The 1-mile event is set for 8:30 a.m. The 5K will start at 9 a.m. Race-day registration will take place from 7-8:15 a.m.
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Scout to hold April 26 sporting-equipment drive
      Dallas Ostin, a ninth-grader at Churchill Junior High School, East Brunswick, and a member of Girl Scout Troop No. 57, also East Brunswick, will conduct a drive to collect gently used sporting equipment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. onApril 26 at East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars, Cranbury Road.
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Antiques Appraisal on tap for April 27
      The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library will sponsor an Antiques Appraisal from 1-3:30 p.m. on April 27 at the library, Washington Road. Guest appraiser will be Barbara of Barbara's Unique Boutique, Jamesburg. Cost is $4 per item, with a maximum of four items. Firearms and other weapons wi...
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