Unitarian Society plans Festival, Rummage Sale
      The Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, off Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will hold its annual Spring Festival and Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 10. The event will feature household items, small furniture, glassware, plants, books, clothing, toys, baked goods, hot dogs and veggie dogs. F...
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Community invited to prayer service in S.R.
      The South River Council of Congregations will sponsor a National Day of Prayer service at 7 p.m. on May 1 at Conklin United Methodist Church, 82 Main St., South River. Call the Conklin office at (732) 254-5062.
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Foundation's 'Arthritis Walk' slated for May 18
      The Arthritis Foundation's third annual "Arthritis Walk" will take place May 18 at Raritan BayWaterfront Park, South Amboy, during National Arthritis Month in May. Registration will be at 8:30 a.m., with the walk at 10 a.m. There will be a one- and three-mile course for walkers, and walkers may si...
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'A Freeing Experience' to be focus for quilters
      The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet at 7:30 p.m. May 12 at Neff Chapel, Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Tennent section of Manalapan. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The club is made up of quilters who share ideas and learn from professional quilters.
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'Klassical to Kermit' on tap at E.B. church
      Aldersgate Methodist Church will offer "From Klassical to Kermit the Frog," a fundraising concert featuring popular and light music for all ages, beginning at 7:30 p.m. on May 3 at the church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The concert will star baritone Glenn Booth by and accompanist Jan Nieman...
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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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Hellenic Dancers to appear May 3 in E.B.
      The Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey will perform at 7 p.m. on May 3 in the auditorium at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. The event is sponsored by the township of East Brunswick, Division of Recreation and the East Brunswick Arts Commission.
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Players, sponsors sought for May 28 Golf Classic
      The East Brunswick Lions Club and the East Brunswick Chamber of Commerce invite the public to participate in their 12th annual Golf Classic set forMay 28 at Bunker Hill Golf Club, Griggs town section of Franklin. Entry fee is $105 and includes green fees, cart fees, refreshments, lunch, beverages...
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General-education preschool set in E.B.
      The East Brunswick School District is offering an inclusive General-Education Preschool program for the 2008-09 school year. The program, which is free of charge and open to 3- and 4-year old children who live in East Brunswick, will follow the New Jersey State Department of Education's Preschool...
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Giants quarterback coach set for Video Talk
      The East Brunswick Jewish Center will present a SuperBowl XLIIVideoChalk 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, who will discuss the Giants' Super Bowl triumph over the New England Patriots, will review the rece...
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Tickets available for Lions Doo-Wop Show
      The Milltown Lions Clubwill hold a Doo-Wop Show, featuring the group Sidewalk Serenade, from 6:30-10 p.m. on May 10 at American Legion Post No. 25, JFK Boulevard, Milltown. Donation is $20 and includes the show, snacks and dancing. There will be a cash bar. The benefit will raise funds for the vis...
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'Godspell' auditions planned for May 5, 6
      Auditions for the Mighty Oak Players summer production of "Godspell" are planned for 7-9 p.m. onMay 5 and 6 at the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, Monroe Township High School, 1629 Perrineville Road.
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Event at Applebee's to benefit drama club
      The East Brunswick High School Drama Club will sponsor a Dining-To- Donate fundraiser from noon to closing on May 19 at Applebee's, Ryders Crossing Shopping Center, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane, East Brunswick.
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B'nai B'rith couples will gather for dinner
      The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (age 40-plus) will meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. on May 4 at Sir John's Restaurant, 230Washington Place, North Brunswick. The bill be divided evenly among those attending; bar bill will be separate. Prospective members are welcome.
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Sunday-school open house on tap at church
      Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will hold a Sunday-school open house from 9-11:30 a.m. on May 4. Children ages 4 and up are invited to attend a Sunday-school class from 9-10 a.m.
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EBHS plans 50th gala, seeks memorabilia
      East Brunswick High School (EBHS) alumni and their families are invited to Celebrate 50 Years of Excellence at East Brunswick High School, featuring a pregame barbecue on Oct. 10 and a Sock Hop in the school gym on Oct. 11 at the school, Cranbury Road.
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Fundraisers
      May 1 & 2 • Book and Media Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Monroe Township Library, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 2 (Fill-A-Bag-for-$1), at the library, 4Municipal Plaza. Gently used books and media at bargain prices.
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Adult aerobics, fitness classes to begin May 1
      South River Parks and Recreation will offer "Women's Aerobics" and "Men's Fitness" classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays for eight weeks beginning May 1 in the South River Elementary School/Middle School auxiliary gym, Johnson Place. Ladies sessions are set for 7-8 p.m. Men will attend from 8-9 p.m.
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Boy Scouts will offer free car wash on May 3
      Boy Scout Troop 132, East Brunswick, will hold a free car wash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 3 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. For more information, call Tom at (732) 613-9890.
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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. Club members will be on hand to talk about the organization, its past accomplishments and its future plans to benefit the community.
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Leukemia, lymphoma panel sets comedy night
      The Stress Factory, 375 George St., New Brunswick, will provide an evening of laughs on May 16 to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The show, featuring comedian Sugar Sammy, will begin at 8 p.m.
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Book collection, reading May 12 at book seller
      A book collection and reading to benefit patients at Children's Specialized Hospital, New Brunswick, will be heldMay 12 from 7-9 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, Route 1, North Brunswick. The collection is a bar mitzvah project for Ryan Moore, East Brunswick. He received occupational therapy at the hospit...
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Night at the Races to fight cystic fibrosis
      A Night at the Races Gift Auction to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and 3-year-old Anthony Silvestri of Old Bridge and others who are battling cystic fibrosis, a progressive and life-threatening lung and gastrointestinal disease, is set for 7 p.m. on May 9 at Sayreville Veterans of Foreign...
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Watercolorist to share expertise at meeting
      Artist Marie Natale will demonstrate her watercolor techniques at the next meeting of the Suburban Artists Guild set for 2 p.m. onMay 9 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Natale, a member of the New Jersey Watercolor Society, specializes in portraying buildings an...
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Car wash to raise funds for E.B. Boy Scout troop
      East Brunswick Boy Scout Troop No. 61 will hold a car wash beginning at 9 a.m. on May 10 in the parking lot at Nativity Lutheran Church, corner of Ryders Lane and Dunhams Corner Road.
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Rec office offers 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 the May 2 or the July 27 performance of "Jersey Boys" on Broadway. The bus will depart from Milltown Borough Hall a...
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Fundraiser will help children attend YMCA
      A Community Connects fundraiser will be held at 7 p.m. on May 3 at the Raritan Valley YMCA, Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Proceeds will help local youngsters whose families who are in financial crisis attend summer programs at the YMCA.
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Sandburg students will present 'Annie'
      Carl Sandburg Middle School will stage its production of "Annie" at 7 p.m. on April 10, 11 and 12 at the school, Route 516, Old Bridge. Tickets, which cost $8 each, are available in advance and at the door. For more information, call (908) 759- 6523.
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Leukodystrophy walk to raise funds, awareness
      A One Step Closer Walk for Leukodystrophy to benefit The Stennis Foundation, a nationwide nonprofit organization based in Amarillo, Texas, is set to begin at 1 p.m. on May 17 at Lombardi Field at Old Bridge High School, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Sign-in and late registration will begin at noon....
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Registration under way for vacation Bible school
      The United Methodist Church at Milltown, 47 N. Main St., will offer a vacation Bible school from 6-8:30 p.m. on June 19, 20, 23, 24 and 25. Children age 3 to sixth grade are invited to attend. The sessions will offer Bible stories, crafts, games, music and snacks.
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OLOL School plans May 18 open house
      Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 18. School tours will be offered, and registration packets for students in prekindergarten eighth grade will be available.
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'Art, Artists of E.B.' will open at museum
      An exhibit titled "Through the Eyes of an Artist: The Art and Artist of East Brunswick" will open from1-4 p.m. onMay 4 at the East Brunswick Museum, 16 Maple St. Remarks are set for 1:15 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
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Townwide Yard Sale scheduled for May 17
      Jamesburg residents will sell their "treasures" during the annual Jamesburg Spring Townwide Yard Sale set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 17. The event, which will take place rain or shine, is sponsored by the borough of Jamesburg and the Jamesburg Historical Association (JHA).
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Pro-wrestling event to aid Scouts, scholarship
      Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 Hall, 775Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, will be the setting for a National Wrestling Superstars Show scheduled for 7:45 p.m. on May 9. Proceeds will benefit Boy Scout Troop No. 96, Sayreville, and the Cheryl Poore Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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Watercolorist to share expertise at meeting
      Artist Marie Natale will demonstrate her watercolor techniques at the nextmeeting of the Suburban Artists Guild set for 2 p.m. on May 9 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Natale, a member of the New Jersey Watercolor Society, specializes in portraying buildings and...
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Safety-awareness fair coming to high school
      The Middlesex County Education Association (MCEA) will present its Pride in Public Education Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Middlesex County Vocational and Technical High School, Rues Lane, East Brunswick. Teachers and support staff plan the annual free event as their way of offering an interacti...
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Hebrew-speakers club will gather on May 4
      The next meeting of the Chug Ivrit club for intermediate and advanced Hebrew speakers will take place at 11 a.m. on May 4 at a private home in the Highland Park area. Chug Ivrit is sponsored by the Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. Men and wo...
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Theater group will host Community Yard Sale
      The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will sponsor a Communitywide Yard Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 3 at the theater, located in Garden Friends Early Learning Center, 3108 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville.
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Tricky Tray to raise funds for mission trip
      St. Paul's Church, South Main Street and West Lakewood Avenue, Milltown, will host a Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. on May 16. Doors will open at 6 p.m. For tickets and more information, call (732) 828-0020. Limited tickets may be available at the door. Proceeds will benefit an upcoming missi...
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Flea market, bake sale coming to Parlin church
      Messiah Lutheran Church, 3091 BordentownAve., Parlin section of Sayreville, will hold an Indoor FleaMarket and Youth Group Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 3.
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