Applications available at Chinese-language school
      Mid-Jersey Chinese School, a nonprofit organization offering Chinese-language instruction and cultural classes for adults and children, is accepting applications for 2008- 09 enrollment. Classes are held at Churchill Junior High School, East Brunswick.
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Flag Sale to continue through June 14 at Elks
      Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will conduct its Flag Sale through Flag Day, June 14. Flags in various sizes, types and price ranges are offered. Complete flag kits also are available. The post is accepting faded or tattered U.S. flags for proper disposition. For more information, call Chuck Reiman ...
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Charity Pig Roast to aid Zoe Koch Scholarship
      Sons of theAmerican Legion PostNo. 25, Milltown, will host an All-You-Can-Eat Pig Roast 1-6 p.m. June 21 (rain or shine) at Milltown American Legion Pavilion, 4 JFK Blvd. Themenu also will include beer, soda, hamburgers, hot dogs, etc.
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St. Vincent de Paul Walkathon planned
      The 11th annual St. Vincent de Paul Society Walkathon is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. June 7 in the parking lot at St. Bartholomew's Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will take place rain or shine.Walkers are not required to obtain sponsors.
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La Leche League plans June 7 Garage Sale
      La Leche League of South River will hold its fundraising Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 7 at 5 DeVoe St., South River. All proceeds will go to the nonprofit organization's efforts to support and educate mothers in the community.
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Sounds of Choir Festival to fill Jamesburg church
      A Choir Festival, featuring the choirs of the Jamesburg Presbyterian Church and other churches, is set for 6 p.m. on June 7 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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Registration going on for Monroe yoga classes
      The Monroe Township Recreation Department will offer summer coed yoga classes for Monroe residents age 18 and older, 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Sundays, June 8-Aug. 3, at the Monroe Township Community Center, Monmouth Road. There will be no session on July 6.
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Community invited to 4-H Scrapbooking Night
      Middlesex County 4-H will hold a fundraising Scrapbooking Night 7-11 p.m. June 6 at the 4-H Log Cabin, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The public is invited to learn the art of scrapbooking while contributing to the 4- H youth-development program.
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Monroe Chabad slates upcoming events
      Chabad of Monroe will sponsor a variety of events in June. All programs will be held at the Chabad Center, 261 Gravel Hill Road. The Chabad Women's Circle will present "Ask the Rebbetzin Over Cheesecake" at 1:30 p.m. on June 3. Women are invited to ask questions and listen to the answers while sa...
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Amato Kick Cancer event to benefit children
      Special Teams Solutions will sponsor its second annual Joanne J. Amato Kick Cancer fundraiser to benefit the Embrace Kids Foundation, New Brunswick, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 8 at Heavenly Farms, Dunhams Corner and Cranbury roads, East Brunswick.
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Lawn/landscape seminar, bird count on tap at park
      Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will present a workshop titled "Earth-Friendly Lawn and Landscapes" from noon to 2 p.m. on June 7 at the EARTH Center, 42 Riva Ave., in Davidson's Mill Pond Park, Riva Avenue, South Brunswick.
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Car wash to raise funds for S.R. Cub Scouts
      South River Cub Scout Pack No. 4 will host a car wash from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 31 at the South River Elks Lodge, Main Street. Cost is $5 for cars, $7 for minivans and sport utility vehicles (SUVs).
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Spaces available for church bus trip to A.C.
      St. Peter's Church, 505 Main St., Spotswood, will sponsor a June 7 bus trip to Atlantic City. Tickets cost $30 each, with a $20 return in casino money. To reserve and for more information, call 732-251-2449.
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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 Party Hut and Bagel Ba...
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OLV Seniors sets meeting and luau
      Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will hold its next meeting at 1 p.m. June 13 in the church's Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. The event will feature a luau including chicken teriyaki, ribs, vegetable fried rice, Hawaiian salad, fresh-fruit kabobs, Hawaiian pineapple cake, punch...
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Richard Reiter Band to perform in Sayreville
      The Sayreville CulturalArts Councilwill present the Richard Reiter Swing Band in concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. on June 5 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423Main St. Admission is free of charge. The public is invited.All ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
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Flea Market/Yard Sale scheduled for May 31
      The St. Ambrose HSA Flea Market/Yard Sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 31 in the school parking lot, Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. Rain date is June 7. For more information, call 732-607- 9319.
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Tickets on sale for June 14 Casino Night
      St. Thomas Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Casino Night on June 14 at the Knights Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $35 per person in advance, $45 at the door. Admission includes $100 in play money, hors d'oeuvres and music.
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Last chance to register for summer arts program
      TheArts and Education Center, the organization that conducts the Middlesex County Arts High School and Arts Middle School programs, is accepting final applications for its Summer Arts Academy for individuals ages 12-18. The four-week program in the arts will begin on June 30 at Monroe Township Hi...
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Main Street will stage 'Don't Drink the Water'
      The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will present its production of Woody Allen's "Don't Drink the Water" at 8 p.m. on June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 and at 2 and 8 p.m. on June 15 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville.
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Event at Friday's to aid St. Stan's School
      St. Stanislaus Kostka School, Sayreville, will sponsor a fundraiser on June 11 at TGI Friday's, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Participants should tell their server they are there to support St. Stan's. The restaurant will then donate 20 percent of each supporter's bill (eat in or takeout) to the sc...
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Lemonade Stand will aid pediatric-cancer research
      Michele Katora, a sixth-grade student at Hammarskjold Middle School, East Brunswick, will hold her fourth annual Alex's Lemonade Stand from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 7 at 2 Biernacki Court, East Brunswick, corner of Old Stage Road, across from Spotswood ShopRite.
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Horse farm ride set to benefit Heifer Internat'l
      The Senior Youth Group of the Spotswood Reformed Church will sponsor a Ride-A-Thon to benefit Heifer International at 2 p.m. May 31 at Superior Horse Farm, 113 Old Forge Road, Monroe. All proceeds from the event will go to Heifer International, a humanitarian assistance organization that works to...
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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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Registration under way for trip to Wildwood
      Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will offer a Sept. 22-26, five-day, fournight trip to Wildwood. Cost is $399 per person and includes bus transportation; hotel accommodations with four full breakfasts and dinners; and side trips to an Atlantic City casino, a whale-watching boat ride and a vis...
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Car wash to raise funds for church youth group
      The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville Youth Group will hold a fundraising car wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 14 at the church, 172 Main St., across from Sayreville Borough Hall.
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Limited slots open for defensive-driving course
      Some spaces remain open for the East Brunswick Friends of the Library Defensive-Driving Course set for 6:30-10 p.m. on June 10 and 11 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Participating motorists may erase 2 points from their driver's license and/or get a 5-percent disc...
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Book Sale planned at agriculture museum
      The New Jersey Museum of Agriculture will hold its first Book Sale 5-9 p.m. June 5, 6 and 7 and noon-4 p.m. June 8 at the museum, 103 College Farm Road, off Route 1 at the entrance to the Cook College campus of Rutgers University, North Brunswick. The last day of the sale, June 8, will feature a B...
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'Catch the Reading Bug' at Milltown Library
      Registration will begin on June 2 for "Catch the Reading Bug" summer programs at the Milltown Public Library, 20 W. Church St. Patrons are invited to register for various bug-themed presentations and for the statewide Summer Reading Club. Programs are open toMilltown residents only.
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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. 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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Fundraiser to benefit Carness-Mustafa fund
      TheEastBrunswickElksClubwill sponsor a Tricky-Tray Raffle and Dinner-Dance to benefit the Lesley Carness and Jon Mustafa Memorial Scholarship Fund, 6-10 p.m. June 14 at the Elks, 21 Oakmont Ave., East Brunswick.
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Annual Ride for Autism June 14 at Brookdale
      The Ride for Autism and the New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community (COSAC) will present the eighth annual Ride forAutism Charity Bicycle Tour June 14 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown.
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