Ceremony will mark Chinese book donation
      A book-donation ceremony to celebrate the Tzu Chi Buddhist organization's gift of 25 Chinese-language books to the world language section at the East Brunswick Public Library will be held at 2 p.m. Aug.
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Synagogues to sponsor Labor Day celebration
      The East Brunswick Tri-Synagogue Committee and the Y Country Swim Club will host a family Labor Day celebration 2-6 p.m. Sept. 1 at the swim club, Dutch Road, East Brunswick. The event is presented by Young Israel of East Brunswick, the East Brunswick Jewish Center and Temple B'nai Shalom.
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Residents invited to Baykeeper presentation
      Deborah A. Mans, executive director, New York/New Jersey Baykeeper, will offer a presentation titled "Protecting, Preserving and Restoring the Hudson-Raritan Estuary Through Environmental Activism, Advocacy, Partnerships and Policy" at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Milltown Senior Center, 60 Violet Ter...
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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.
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Dementia, Alzheimer's to be focus of seminar
      The Diocese of Metuchen Office of Family Life will sponsor an Aug. 20 seminar at St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Piscataway, for family and friends of individuals who may be exhibiting the early signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The workshop will be offered at 1-3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
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Vendor space available at Monroe Country Fair
      Vendors are sought for the 20th annual Monroe Township Country Fair set for noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at Thompson Park, Perrineville Road. Rain date is Sept. 28. The event is sponsored by the Monroe Township Mother's Club and the Monroe Township Recreation Department.
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Chase for the Cure to aid Cancer Institute
      Registration is open for the sixth-annual High Speed Chase for the Cure 5K Run/3K Walk set for 9:30 a.m. Sept. 14 at the Louis Brown Athletic Center, Rutgers University, Livingston Campus, Piscataway. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. Proceeds will benefit The Cancer Institute of New Jersey.
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Circle Players schedules tryouts for Aug. 18, 20
      The Circle Players of Piscataway will hold auditions for its upcoming production of Sarah Ruhl's comedy "The Clean House" at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 and 20 at the theater, 416 Victoria Ave, Piscataway. The show will open in November.
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RCIA registration under way at church
      St. Mary's Parish, South Amboy, is accepting registration for any adult (age 14 or older) who is interested in preparing for baptism, First Holy Communion or confirmation. The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) begins with several weeks of inquiry sessions.
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Wolverines seeking golfers and sponsors
      The Monroe Wolverines will sponsor its third annual Golf Outing beginning at 1 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Concordia Golf Club, Monroe. Check-in will be at noon. Hot dogs, chips and soda will be served. A buffet dinner, including prime rib and lobster, will follow at the Cambridge Inn, Summerhill Road, ...
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Car wash to aid pediatric hematology/oncology
      Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Alumni Association, Sayreville, will hold a car wash 1-5 p.m. Aug. 24 at 42 Main St., Sayreville, to benefit the Saint Peter's University Hospital Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology Department, New Brunswick.
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Cut-a-thon for autism research set for Aug. 17
      The John Martin Hair Co., 336 Route 18, East Brunswick, will hold a cut-a-thon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 17 with all proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks.
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Reformed Church sets car-wash fundraiser
      The First Reformed Church, 40 Thomas St., South River, will hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 6 in the church parking lot. Participants should use the parking-lot entrance on Leland Street. Rain date is Sept. 13. Call the church office at 732-257-1994 for more information.
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'Invasive Species' workshop scheduled
      The Middlesex County Extension Agricultural Office will host an "Invasive Species" garden workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 23 at the EARTH Center, Davidson'sMill Pond Park, South Brunswick.
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Monroe Library board cancels August meeting
      The Aug. 18 meeting of the Monroe Township Library board of trustees has been cancelled. The panel's Sept. 15 meeting will be held as scheduled in the conference room at the Monroe Township Municipal Building. For more information, call 732-521-5000.
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B'nai B'rith Couples will gather for brunch
      The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (ages 40 and above) will meet for brunch at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 24 at Old Man Rafferty's, Route 206 south, Hillsborough. Cost is $18.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Prospective members are welcome to attend.
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Fundraisers
      Aug. 14, 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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Vendor space available at Spotswood Family Day
      Vendors are sought for the Spotswood Drug and Alcohol Alliance Spotswood Family Day set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27 at Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road. Hot dogs, soda and cotton candy will be available. A car show will be held. The Spotswood Fire Department will be on hand to mark Fire Pre...
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Altar Rosary Society to sponsor Peach Fest
      Holy Trinity Altar Rosary Society will host a Peach Festival and White Elephant Sale 1-7 p.m. on Aug. 23 at the Holy Trinity Parish Center, 100 Main St., Helmetta. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children age 10 and under.
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Vendors needed for Sept. 13 Giant Yard Sale
      The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of East Brunswick and the St. Bartholomew Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Giant Yard Sale from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 13 in the parking lot at St. Bartholomew's Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will be held rain or shine. All proce...
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JFVS to offer women's financial workshop
      The second in a series of financial workshops for women ages 18-47 is set for 10:30 a.m. Aug. 21 at the Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) office, 200 Metroplex Drive, Suite 200, Edison. The seminars are sponsored by the Women's Center at JFVS.
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Hepatitis support group will meet at hospital
      The Saint Peter's University Hospital Hepatitis Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 20 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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Musical duo will offer family concert at library
      Presley and Melody, a musical duo providing upbeat, age-appropriate rock 'n' roll music that bridges the generation gap between children and parents, will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center.
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Diane Goldsmith next up for piano concert series
      The Music at St. Mary's Summer Classical Music Concert Series: Celebrating Women Pianists of New Jersey will present Diane Goldsmith in a performance beginning 11 a.m. Aug. 17 at St. Mary's Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy.
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SWMHS class of '68 to celebrate at reunion
      Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) class of 1968 will hold a 40th reunion with an 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27 cruise on the Cornucopia Cruise Line, Perth Amboy. The event will include a buffet lunch, dancing and a cash bar. Casual attire is suggested.
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Cooperative global security to be discussed
      Rhianna Tyson, senior officer for the Global Security Institute, formerly of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom United Nations Office, will offer a presentation titled "Cooperative Security in the 21st Century" at the next meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Tow...
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Registration going on for defensive-driving course
      The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor a Defensive-Driving Course 6:30-10 p.m. Sept. 3 and 4 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Eligible motorists may erase 2 points from their driver's license and/or get a 5- percent discount on a portion of their au...
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Hospital auxiliary sets Aug. 26 Socks Sale
      The Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge Auxiliary will sponsor a fundraising Save on Socks Sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 26 in Auxiliary Hall B and C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital's Old Bridge division, off Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18. A portion of...
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'Seussical' performances continue at Main Street
      The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will continue its production of "Seussical, The Musical" at 8 p.m. on Aug. 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 perf...
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