M'town to hold Sept. 11 candlelight ceremony
      Milltown Department of Recreation will hold a Sept. 11 candlelight ceremony 7 p.m. at American Legion Pavilion, JFK Drive, Milltown. The public is invited to attend, and is encouraged to bring a candle to light. Recreation will offer adult fitness classes for 10 weeks beginning Sept. 22. Day and ...
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Scout Pack 3 recruitment night slated for Sept. 24
      Cub Scout Pack 3, Monroe Township, will hold a recruitment and registration night 7- 8:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Monroe Township Recreation Center, Monmouth Road. Scouts are involved in camping, archery, swimming, crafts, sports and other activities.
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Old Bridge Library hosts Caribbean Night
      A Caribbean Night Travel/Passport Expo will be held 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Central Branch of the Old Bridge Public Library on the corner of Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Representatives from St. Maarten/St. Martin Tourist Office, the Bermuda Dept. of Tourism, St.
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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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SRHS class of '78 schedules reunion
      The South River High School class of 1978 will hold a 30th reunion on Oct. 11 in South River. For more information, call Robin Wilczewski at 973-316-6831 or Dianne Demling-Dalfonzo at 609-439-0010.
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Popular seniors group celebrates anniversary
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer
      SPOTSWOOD — Their friendships are what help make a small community tick, according to Councilwoman Marge Drozd. The Senior Citizens Club of Spotswood celebrated its 40th anniversary recently with a dinner at a local restaurant.
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Hadassah will hold Sept. 16 opening meeting
      The Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah will hold its opening meeting of the new season at 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at Congregation Ahavas Achim, Highland Park. Dr. Gerald Pomper, professor emeritus of politics at the Eagleton Institute, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, and author of 19 books, will offer...
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Hospital to sponsor HIV group meetings
      Raritan Bay Medical Center will hold HIV support group meetings on Sept. 15 and 22 at the hospital's Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Individuals diagnosed with or caring for someone coping with HIV are welcome to attend. Registration is required.
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Tickets available for Gift Auction/Tricky Tray
      The Raritan Bay Cougars will host a Gift Auction/Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at Sayreville Veterans of Foreign Wars, Jernee Mill Road. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission cost is $8 per person in advance only; tickets will not be sold at the door. Price includes coffee, soda, dess...
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Sociable Singles plans meeting for Sept. 21
      Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will gather 1-4 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature entertainment, discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call 609-655- 5137.
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Reformed Church reschedules car wash
      The fundraising car wash originally set for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 6 in the church parking lot at the First Reformed Church, 40 Thomas St., South River, has been rescheduled for Sept. 13. Participants should use the parking-lot entrance on Leland Street.
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E.B.'s outdoor concert rescheduled for Sept. 13
      The township of East Brunswick will launch programming at its outdoor amphitheater at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 with a concert called "Simply the Best, A Tribute to Tina Turner." The concert was rescheduled from last weekend due to weather.
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Shanahan's announces dessert pizza contest
      Shanahan's Bakery Café, North Main Street, Milltown, is offering prizes to residents for helping them come up with a new dessert pizza recipe. Dessert Pizza is a sweet after dinner treat made on a variety of different pizza doughs, which could involve fruit, nuts, chocolate or sweet cheeses a...
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Harpsichord, organ show coming to church
      Christopher M.C. Deibert, executive director, Music at St. Mary's, will perform a harpsichord and organ concert at 4 p.m. Sept. 21 at St. Mary's Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. Suggested donation is $10. The public is invited to attend the recital and to remain for refreshments and meet the...
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Registration under way for trip to Asheville
      AARP Chapter No. 4854, Old Bridge, will sponsor a Sept. 14-19 trip to the Biltmore Estate and other sites in Asheville, N.C. Cost of the six-day, five-night excursion is $459 per person, double occupancy. Price includes motor-coach transportation, five breakfasts, three dinners, a guided tour of ...
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Dancing to the oldies on tap in Old Bridge
      A Rock 'n' Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8- 11 p.m. Sept. 19 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the sounds of the '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s. There will be 50/50, door prizes and a cash bar for mixers.
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Tickets available for Wine-Tasting Social
      St. Bartholomew Columbiettes will host its first Wine-Tasting Social 7-10 p.m. Sept. 19 in St. Bartholomew's Parish Hall, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Cost is $10 per person and includes tasting, snacks and dessert. Wine tasting and presentations will be by Marketplace Wine and Spirits, East...
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Wizard of Oz' tryouts scheduled for Triple H
      Triple H Productions Inc., under the direction of Wilfredo Hernandez Jr., will hold open auditions for its upcoming musical production of "The Wizard of Oz" 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 23 and 24 in the auditorium at South Amboy Middle School/High School, 200 Gov. Hoffman Plaza.
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Staying Virus Free,' 'Vista' talks set at library
      "Windows Vista" and "Staying Virus Free" seminars are set for 7 p.m. on Sept. 11 and again at 1 p.m. Sept. 18 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Presenter Robin Kessler offer a program on the new Windows Vista system and on how to keep one's computer safe from viruse...
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