Area Christian band to play at Ocean Grove
      Faith-Factor, the contemporary Christian band of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, East Brunswick, will play at 3 p.m. Aug. 9 in the Ocean Grove Gospel Musical Ministry Series at the Boardwalk Pavilion, Ocean Grove. For more information or directions, log on to www.faith-factor.com.
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Church to distribute book bags, school items
      The Abundant Life Family Worship Church (ALFWC), 259 George St., New Brunswick, will host its fifth annual Back to School celebration at 6 p.m. Aug. 27. Since 2004 the church's Community Outreach Initiative has collected more than 740 book bags filled with school supplies for students in prekinde...
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Registration going on for 'Summer Fun' classes
      The East Brunswick Public Schools Community Programs Department's "Summer Fun" sessions, open to youngsters who have completed kindergartenfifth grade, will run from 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 25-29, at Irwin Elementary School, 71 Racetrack Road.
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Spiders, beetles, mantises to visit library Aug. 13
      Spotswood Public Library Summer Reading Club members and Summer Story Time participants are invited to "Them," presented by Snakes-N-Scales and Turtle Tales 11 a.m.-noon Aug. 13 at the library, 548 Main St.
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Two craft workshops scheduled at library
      The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will offer two free crafting workshops during the month of August. The events are sponsored by the East Brunswick Friends of the Library. Registration is required. "Marbleizing" is planned for 7 p.m. Aug. 14.
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School seeks vendors, crafters for bazaar
      The Cardinal McCarrick High School Eagle Parent Association will hold a Holiday Craft Fair/Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 13 in the parking lot at St. Mary's Elementary School, Augusta Street, South Amboy, adjacent to Cardinal McCarrick High School.
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South River rec to hold Aug. 9 Fishing Derby
      South River Parks and Recreation will sponsor its annual Fishing Derby from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 9 at Bissetts Pond in Grekoski Park, Whitehead Avenue. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Borough residents through age 13 are eligible to participate. Prizes will be awarded.
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Rosary society seeks vendors for flea market
      St. Thomas Rosary Society, Old Bridge, is seeking vendors for its 18th annual Giant Flea Market set for 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 6 in St. Thomas the Apostle Church parking lot, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. There is no rain date. Spaces cost $15 each, $25 for two. Table-rental fee is $5 per table. Th...
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Songs of '50s, '60s to be sung at Senior Chai
      The Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County will present its next monthly Senior Chai Coffee House 1:30-3 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Jewish Congregation of Concordia, Monroe. The program will feature Eddy and Sunny crooning the hits of the '50s and '60s.
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Vendors, crafters sought for Heritage Day
      The South River Municipal Alliance is seeking vendors, crafters and exhibitors for its 12th annual South River Heritage Day celebration set for noon-5 p.m. Sept. 27 on Montgomery Street, next to South River High School. The event, which will take place rain or shine, will be held indoors in case ...
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Car-wash donations to buy school supplies
      Cub Scout Pack No. 132, East Brunswick, will hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. All donations will be given to teachers at Memorial School, East Brunswick, to assist in replacing classroom supplies.
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Rotary Club slates Gift of Life fundraiser
      The South River East Brunswick Rotary Club Foundation is holding a Gift of Life fundraiser Sept. 22 at the Pines Manor in Edison The formal dinner-dance will feature the gourmet delicacies of seven well-known New Jersey chefs, live dinner music and a live auction.
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'Entertainment' books available at E.B. Library
      Monmouth County and Middlesex County "Entertainment" books are due to arrive the first week of August at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The books, which are ready for immediate use, contain coupons and savings from local and national merchants. Cost is $25.
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Jamesburg High School class of '58 to celebrate
      The class of 1958 at Jamesburg High School will hold a 50th reunion picnic beginning at 1 p.m. on Aug. 16 at the home of Pat and Dick Hileman, 265 Sweetmans Lane, Millstone. For more information and to reserve, write to Mary Ann Kababick Martenak, 392 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831; ...
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Alisa Hadassah to hold Fashion Show
      The Alisa Chapter of Hadassah will present a Fashion Show Aug. 13 at Battleground Country Club, 40 Millhurst Road, Manalapan. Vendors will open at 11 a.m. Luncheon is set for noon. The event will feature the latest styles from Stein Mart.
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Car wash will aid breast-cancer walk
      A car wash to benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is set for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Milltown Municipal Building, Washington Avenue. A minimum donation of $5 will be accepted for cars; $7 for trucks and vans. For more information about the Avon Walk or to mail a donation, call Laura Ca...
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Tickets available for trip to BlueClaws game
      Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061, Sayreville, will sponsor a trip to the Aug. 16 Lakewood BlueClaws baseball game. The bus will depart at 5:30 p.m. from the council home, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Refreshments will be available on the bus.
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Book Sale to benefit exhibits, programs
      The East Brunswick Museum Corporation will host its fist Book Sale 1:30-4 p.m. Aug. 23 at the museum, 16 Maple St., in the Historic Village of Old Bridge, at the intersection of Main and Kossman streets and Old Bridge Turnpike, East Brunswick.
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Fundraisers
      Aug. 7, ongoing • Supply Collection for Wounded Soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Seeking weightlifting gloves, carry-on luggage, backpacks, breakaway pants (snaps along the leg), prepaid food cards, gift cards, phone cards.
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Vendors, exhibitors sought for cultural fair
      The East Brunswick Human Relations Council is seeking craft vendors and exhibitors for the township's annual Our Community Is Fair cultural festival, set for noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 21 at the East Brunswick municipal pond, Jean Walling Civic Center. Rain date is Sept. 28.
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Complimentary gas card will go to blood donors
      The Blood Center of New Jersey will sponsor a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 16 in the Society Hill Clubhouse, 400 Thames Drive, Old Bridge. All donors will receive a complimentary $15 gas card and a free cholesterol test. Cookies, treats, homemade goodies, coffee, tea and juice will b...
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Event at Friday's will benefit St. Stan's
      St. Stanislaus Kostka School, Sayreville, will sponsor a Proceeds Night fundraiser on Aug. 13 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 take...
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Korean War veterans panel to meet in Monroe
      Korean War veterans and post-Korean War veterans have an active Korean War/Service Veterans Association panel, Central Jersey Chapter No. 148, in Monroe. The chapter will hold its next meeting at 10 a.m. Aug.
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Latin quartet to conclude summer music series
      The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission's 2008 Music in the Park Summer Series of free live musical events will present its closing concert 6-8 p.m. Aug. 14 in the open grove gazebo on the lake at Thompson Park, Monroe.
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Main Street Theatre will stage 'Seussical'
      The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will present its production of "Seussical, The Musical" at 8 p.m. on Aug. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 and 2 p.m. on Aug. 17 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The Aug. 17 date will feature an American Sign Language interpreted...
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Alzheimer's support group to hold meeting
      The Alzheimer's Disease Support Network of Middlesex County will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Piscataway Senior Center, Hoes Lane. For more information, call Mildred Potenza at 732-235-8400.
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Flea Market planned at Jamesburg church
      The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg will hold a Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at its newly renovated facility, 175 Gatzmer Ave. For more information, call the church office at 732-521-1711 during business hours.
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Israeli comedy to close international film festival
      The annual Summer International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will conclude on Aug. 12 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. showings of the Israeli comedy "The Band's Visit." The 2007 movie, which is rated PG- 13, has a running time of 86 minutes.
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Diabetes support group will meet at hospital
      The Raritan Bay Medical Center Marion Tanzman Diabetes Center will sponsor a free diabetes support group meeting 7:30- 8:30 p.m. Aug. 13 in Auxiliary Hall B and C, lower level of the Old Bridge Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the medical center, off Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18.
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'Ordained to Be a Jew' author to visit Monroe
      The Alisa Chapter of Hadassah will present John David Scalamonti, author of "Ordained to Be a Jew," at 7:15 p.m. Aug.
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Bike ride will raise funds for cancer research
      Registration is under way for the oneday, 100-mile Century for the Cure Bike Ride set to begin at 7 a.m. Sept. 6 at Camp Riverbend, Warren. Event-day registration is planned for 6 a.m.
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Auditions on tap for Circle's 'Cinderella'
      Circle Players of Piscataway will hold auditions for its upcoming presentation of the children's show "Cinderella" by Ruth Newton at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 and 13 at Circle Playhouse, 416 Victoria Ave., Piscataway. The play will be directed and choreographed by Tina Lee and produced by Barbara Gianott...
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Quilters to meet for Aug. 11 Summer Supper
      The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet for a Summer Supper on Aug. 11 at Neff Chapel, Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Tennent section of Manalapan. Doors will open at 7 p.m.
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Tickets available for Steak and Chicken Night
      Sayreville Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 will sponsor a Steak and Barbecued Chicken Night 6-9 p.m. Aug. 22 at the council home, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The menu will feature steak or chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, salad, dessert and coffee.
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Family-friendly comedian will entertain at library
      Comedian Buddy Fitzpatrick will perform his family-friendly act at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Admission is free of charge. All are welcome to attend. Fitzpatrick is a regular in New York comedy clubs and on Comedy Central.
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