Advance tickets offered for St. Stan's Carnival
      Discounted ride tickets and advance Super 50/50 raffle tickets for the 2008 St. Stan's Carnival to be held June 18-21 on the St.
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Prospective Eagle Scout to hold May 18 car wash
      East Brunswick Boy Scout Shawn O'Grady will sponsor a car wash from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 18 at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 114 Old Stage Road, East Brunswick. The event will raise funds for Shawn's Eagle Scout project at the church.
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Fair to feature clinics, sports, rides, fireworks
      Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, and New Brunswick Recreation invite the community to Just for the Health of It, a family fair set for 2-9 p.m. on May 17 in Buccleuch Park, Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, across from the hospital. Saint Peter's will present a fireworks display at 8:...
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Little House to host May 16 Tricky Tray
      The Little House Association of South River will hold its annual Tricky Tray beginning at 8 p.m. on May 16 at Veterans of ForeignWars Post No. 1451, 31 Reid St., South River. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Prizes will include a Wii; iPods; hopper passes to Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fla.; deck furn...
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Spring Health Fair coming to E.B. Library
      The East Brunswick Public Library, JeanWalling Civic Center, will sponsor a Spring Health Fair from 1-5 p.m. onMay 18. The family-friendly event, which will be held rain or shine, is free of charge and open to the entire community.
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State fiscal issues to be focus of discussion
      Jon Shure, president and founder of New Jersey Policy Perspective, will discuss long-term solutions to the state's fiscal problems when he speaks to the Monroe Township League of Women Voters beginning at 1 p.m. on May 19 at the Monroe Township Municipal Building, Perrineville Road.
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Library to mark Israel's 60th anniversary in film
      The East Brunswick Public Library, in partnership with the local Jewish community, will host screenings of the Hebrew romantic comedy "Like a Fish Out of Water" at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. on May 20 at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The film is the second in a series to celebrate the 60th anniv...
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Drama club to present 'Beauty and the Beast'
      The St. Bartholomew School Curtain Time Drama Club will stage its production of "Disney's Beauty and the Beast" at 7 p.m. on May 22 and 24 in the school auditorium, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The musical will feature the talents of students in sixth-eighth grades, under the direction of the...
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'Red, White, Blooming' flower show scheduled
      The East Brunswick and Piscataway garden clubs will host a standard flower show titled "Red, White and Blooming - History Revisited" from 1-5 p.m. on May 17 and 18 at the East Brunswick Senior Center, 3 JeanWalling Civic Center Drive.
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Hepatitis support group will gather at hospital
      The Saint Peter's University Hospital Hepatitis Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. on May 21 in the third-floor conference room at the Center for Ambulatory Resources (CARES) Building, 254 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, adjacent to the hospital. The group meets on the third Wednesday of every month.
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Dinner to benefit teen recovering from cancer
      A spaghetti dinner will be held May 30 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Bart's Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, to benefit Tommie Lukowski, an 18-year-old township resident recovering from cancer treatments. Tommie, who learned last fall that he had a malignant tumor in his arm, underwent three...
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Iraq War, recession to be focus of discussion
      The Rev. Robert Moore, executive director of the Coalition for Peace Action, will offer a presentation titled "The Iraq War Recession" at the next meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township planned for 10 a.m. on May 21 in the courtroom of the Monroe Township Municipal Building, ...
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Library slates art exhibit, garden program, knitting
      The Milltown Public Library, 20 W. Church St., will offer a variety of upcoming events. The art exhibit "Artist Without Borders" is running during regular library hours, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. onMondays, Tuesdays and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Satur...
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Family Day event scheduled for May 23
      Children's Choice Learning Center, 46 West Ferris St., East Brunswick, will mark its 27th year in business with its annual Family Day celebration from 10 a.m. to noon May 23. Games, rides, refreshments and entertainment will be offered to commemorate this occasion.
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OLOL School sets two-day Yard Sale
      Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will hold its fourth annual Yard Sale onMay 17 and 18 on the school grounds. Donations of new or gently used items for the sale will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 15 and 16, at the front door of the school.
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Church to collect used clothing, linens, toys
      The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg will conduct a Used-Clothing Collection from 2-4 p.m. onMay 17 and 23 at the church, 175 Gatzmer Ave., comer of West Church and Gatzmer. Participants should use the new Gatzmer Avenue entrance.
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Seder to commemorate Israel's 60th birthday
      The Alisa Chapter of Hadassah will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Israel with a Yom Ha'Atzmaut Seder set for 11:30 a.m. on May 19 at Monroe Village, One David Brainerd Road, off Half-Acre Road, across from Greenriar/Wittingham.
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Church to collect used clothing, linens, toys
      The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg will conduct a Used-Clothing Collection from 2-4 p.m. on May 17 and 23 at the church, 175 Gatzmer Ave., comer of West Church and Gatzmer. Participants should use the new Gatzmer Avenue entrance.
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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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Block Party to support youngster's cancer fight
      Christopher's Block Party, a benefit for the Cary Cares Foundation to support 3- year-old Spotswood resident Christopher in his fight against cancer, is set for June 8 at the Stone Museum/Garden Falls, 608 Spotswood-Englishtown Road, Monroe. The fundraiser is sponsored by the PartyHut and Bagel Ba...
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Contemporary Indian art on display at museum
      The Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers, 71 Hamilton St., on the College Avenue campus of Rutgers University, New Brunswick, is presenting an exhibition representing new perspectives on 21st-century art from India. "New Narratives: Contemporary Art from India" is the first U.S.
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Participants sought for walk to fight hunger
      Kinny's Walk: Battling Hunger One Step at a Time is set for June 8 at Mercer County Park. Registration for the 1K, 3K or 5K walk will take place from 9-10 a.m. The walk is planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature food, entertainment and vendors.
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Zimmer to speak at E.B. GOP meeting
      Dick Zimmer, candidate for U.S. Senate and former congressman from District 12, will be the guest speaker at the East Brunswick Republican Committee meeting set for 8 p.m. on May 15 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center.
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Registration under way for Milltown rec trips
      TheMilltown Department of Recreation will sponsor a variety of upcoming events. All trips and programs are open to residents and nonresidents. A "Wine Tasting on the Mountain" trip to Alba Winery, Milford, is set for May 18. The bus will depart at 11:30 a.m. from Borough Hall. Cost is $45 per per...
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Vocations Holy Hour coming to St. Bart's
      The Diocese of Metuchen will hold a Holy Hour for Vocations beginning at 7 p.m. on May 23 at St. Bartholomew's Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick.
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Project Graduation to sponsor Yard Sale
      South River High School (SRHS) Project Graduation will hold a fundraising Yard Sale on May 17 at the Philo Masonic Lodge, Old Bridge Turnpike, South River.
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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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Giant Flea Market on tap indoors, outdoors
      The St. Lawrence Church Giant Spring Flea Market is set for 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 17 inside the parish hall and outside in the church parking lot, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge.
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Fundraisers
      May 16 • Tricky Tray, sponsored by St. Paul's Church, doors open at 6 p.m., event begins at 7:30 p.m., at the church, South Main Street and West Lakewood Avenue, Milltown. For tickets, call (732) 828-0020; limited tickets may be available at the door. Proceeds benefit an upcoming mission ...
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EBPD will sponsor Youth Police Academy
      The East Brunswick Police Department (EBPD) will hold its third annual Youth PoliceAcademy from July 7-11. The program is open to youngsters ages 11-14 who reside or attend school in East Brunswick. The weeklong academy will feature activities that cover many aspects of police work including patr...
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Church will serve as viewing site for parade
      The community is invited join in the fellowship and celebration of Memorial Day in Spotswood on May 26 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 70 Manalapan Road.
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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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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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Environmental cleanup scheduled for May 17
      The Milltown Environmental Commission and the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership will sponsor a cleanup of the waterways in Milltown from 9 a.m. to noon onMay 17. Area residents are invited tomeet at the police entrance at Milltown Borough Hall, 39 Washington Ave.
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Sociable Singles to meet on May 25 in Monroe
      Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will gather from 1-4 p.m. on May 25 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature entertainment, discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person.
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Yard-sale proceeds to aid scholarship fund
      The Monroe Township High School PTO will sponsor its annual Giant Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 17 in the parking lot at the high school, Perrineville Road. Spaces cost $10 each; fee will help support the PTO Scholarship Fund.
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