EBJC Sisterhood sets rummage sale
      The East Brunswick Jewish Center Sisterhood will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 and 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 27 at the synagogue, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Chidren's and adult clothing will be available, along with shoes, toys, household items and other merchandise. For more ...
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Dinner dance benefit set for Monroe native
      A dinner dance fundraiser will be held Nov. 7 to benefit a Monroe native who is battling cancer. The event will raise money to help offset the medical costs of Rosemarie Shahinian David, 59, now of Wall, who does not have health insurance.
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Kids' bingo night to benefit Project Grad.
      A children's bingo event will be held Oct. 24 at Memorial School, 115 Summerhill Road, to benefit Spotswood High School class of 2009 Project Graduation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and calling starts at 7 p.m.
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VFW poker run Oct. 18 to benefit troops
      The Spotswood VFW Post 4589 is hosting a poker run Oct. 18. Proceeds will assist the VFW in sending packages and phone cards to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The run starts and ends at Spotswood VFW, 33 Daniel Road, with sign in from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Donation is $20 per person and includes f...
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Jewish Federation joins celebration
      Rabbi David Blum, chaplain for The Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County, will be a participant in a Sukkot celebration being held each day from October 14-21, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and then from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick. He will be deliver...
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Frost School to collect clothing Oct. 18
      The Frost School PTA is holding a clothing drive Oct. 18. Wearable and usable clothing, shoes, belts and handbags will be collected. Linens, such as bedding, curtains and towels, as well as soft toys, such as stuffed animals, will also be accepted.
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Memorial PTA seeks vendors for Bazaar
      The Memorial Elementary School PTA is seeking vendors for its Holiday Bazaar, set for Nov. 14 at Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane. The event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the school cafeteria. All interested parties are asked to contact Jen Harmon at 973-229-3866.
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Columbiettes host 'Pink' Luncheon
      In Support of the fight against breast cancer, The St. Bartholomew Columbiettes are hosting their third "Pink" Luncheon, 1 p.m. Sunday October 19, at the St. Bartholomew Knights House, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. All profits will go to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
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Educ. Foundation sets clothing drive
      The Milltown Education Foundation will hold a clothing drive from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Borough Park gazebo on Violet Terrace. The group is accepting clothes, linens, shoes, pocket books and stuffed animals. Those donating should be sure all items are in well-tied plastic bags.
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Storytimes offered at Monroe Library
      Drop-In Storytime, a program filled with stories, music, and fun for ages 3-5, will be held 11 a.m. Oct. 20 and 27. At 10 a.m. on Oct. 20 and 27, Mother Goose Time, a parent and child program including stories, music and fun for children ages 18-36 months, will be held.
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LBWP membership dinner meeting Oct. 21
      The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership will hold its annual membership dinner meeting, open to all interested residents, 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Milltown Senior Center, 60 Violet Terrace. "Ultimate Green - How to Make Your Town Bicycle- and Pedestrian-Friendly" will be presented by Andrew Besold...
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Children's book groups to meet
      "Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Magic," by Betty MacDonald, will be discussed at the 3rd & 4th Grade Book Group at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Monroe Public Library. Call the Library to register and reserve your copy of the book at Circulation. Refreshments will be provided.
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Learn how to bead at Intertribal meeting
      Visitors big and small will be learning how to bead at the next Intertribal American Indians of New Jersey meeting 2 p.m. Oct. 18 in the lodge at Thompson Park in Jamesburg. Brenda Davis, president of the organization, will offer a lecture on the importance of beadwork in native America cultures.
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American Legion to host Halloween party
      The Spotswood American Legion Post 253 Ladies Auxiliary on DeVoe Avenue is holding a Halloween party 1-4 p.m. Oct. 25. All are welcome. The cost is $5 per child 13 years or younger and includes a craft, music, food, games and costume contest. Advance tickets are recommended, call 732-251-1221.
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'History of Carving' set for Oct. 19
      The East Brunswick Historical Society, 78 Milltown Road, will be hosting "The History of Carving," from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 19. There will be wild fowl decoys, paintings and carvings be on display, as well as a presentation by Paul Dobrosky and Denis Hruza, two highly regarded carvers of North Americ...
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Fall festival to be held Oct. 17 in Spotswood
      An October fall festival will be celebrated 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Kiddie Academy, 410 Main St., Spotswood. The festivities will include a magic show, raffles, caramel apple making, face painting and pumpkin decorating (bring your own pumpkin.) There will also be a soup bar, pizza and refreshments.
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Jewish singles group sets Oct. 21 event
      Social Jewish Singles will hold a meet and mingle event at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Park Avenue Seafood Bistro, Freehold. Admission is $10 and includes a hot appetizer buffet. The event will feature a cash bar. The newly formed group is for men and women ages 55 and over. For further information, e-m...
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EBEF Fall Fashion show Oct. 29
      The East Brunswick Education Foundation is holding its annual Fall Fashion Show Oct. 29 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the East Brunswick Chateau. Providing the fashions and accessories for this year's event is Rachel's, located at the Hidden Lakes Towne Center in North Brunswick. The evening includes ...
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Zimmerli museum to visit Olana Oct. 23
      Enjoy the beautiful color of autumn when the Zimmerli Art Museum visits Olana, the home of Frederic Church, one of the most important American landscape painters on Oct. 23. After a guided house tour, the bus will stop at the Ca Mea Ristorante in historic Hudson for lunch. There will be time to br...
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E.B. housing seminar to be held Oct. 29
      Learn about buying or renting an affordable home 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at the East Brunswick Affordable Housing Seminar, in the East Brunswick courtroom. Topics include: • Predatory learning and how to protect yourself.
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Vendors sought for Monroe H.S. yard sale
      The Monroe Township High School PTO is holding a yard sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24 at the high school parking lot on Perrineville Road. Space costs $10 in advance, $15 on day of event. Donations will support the scholarship fun.
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Science show offered at Spotswood library
      The Spotswood Public Library will have a program, "Sundown on Sycamore Street," 3:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Back by popular demand, the show will be presented by Piccirillo Sciencetelling.
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'Evidence of Ghosts' Oct. 21 in Milltown
      The Milltown Public Library presents "Evidence of Ghosts in New Jersey," 7 p.m. Oct. 21. This special Halloween program a presentation of South Jersey Ghost Research. Teens and adults are welcome.
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Ladies Auxiliary to offer pasta dinner
      The Jamesburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is hosting an "all you can eat" pasta dinner 5-8 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Jamesburg Firehouse, 82 W. Railroad Ave. $8 for adults; $5 for children (ages 3-10). For more information, call 908-715-8189.
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Jamesburg Elks Charity Ball Oct. 18
      The Jamesburg Elks presents its 45th annual Charity Ball 7-12 p.m. Oct. 18 at the lodge. Everyone is invited. The ball supports local special needs children.
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Pancake breakfast planned for Oct. 26
      The Kiwanis club of New Brunswick will sponsor a pancake breakfast between 8 a.m. and noon Oct. 26 at the North Brunswick Senior Center on the corner of Linwood Place and Glenn Avenue. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for children. For more information, call 609-655-5639.
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Historic tour of cemetery slated
      The East Brunswick Museum will present a Historic Evening Candlelit Tour of Chestnut Hill Cemetery between the hours of 5-8 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19. The cemetery is located on Old Bridge Turnpike (near Rues Lane). Each year, living history re-enactors portray different historic individuals. Admission...
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Polish American Club hosts spaghetti dinner
      The Spotswood Polish American Citizens Club is hosting a spaghetti dinner and fundraiser 3-7 p.m. Oct. 18, to benefit the hurricane victims in Galveston, Texas, and the family of a member who has been stricken with an illness.
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Haunted River Walk to benefit class of '09
      The class of 2009 of the Joyce Kilmer School, Milltown, will be holding the sixth annual Haunted River Walk, 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 24, 25, 30 and 31 at the Mill Pond Park entrance at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Main Street in Milltown, adjacent to the Milltown Rescue Squad.
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YMCA yard sale to benefit scholarships
      The Raritan Valley YMCA will host an indoor/ outdoor yard sale to benefit the Strong Kids Youth Scholarship Fund 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18 at the new facility, 144 Tices Lane in East Brunswick.
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