December events on tap in Helmetta
      The borough of Helmetta will hold three upcoming events. A tree Lighting will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at Borough Hall, Main Street. Refreshments and crafts will follow the ceremony; a dinner will be held for Helmetta residents age 55 and over at 5 p.m. Dec. 7 at St. George's Church hall, 56 M...
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Sweat the Night Away on tap at E.B. temple
      The East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane, will host Sweat the Night Away at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13. The evening will feature Zumba for women and men, pingpong and volleyball. Zumba is a form of exercise that uses Latin dance rhythms.
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Columbiettes to host Dec. 7 Christmas Tea
      St. Bartholomew Columbiettes will sponsor its annual Christmas Tea fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The event will feature readings of favorite stories from past Christmas teas.
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Special-Children Christmas Party set
      The Spotswood High School Octagon Service Club will partner with the Spotswood Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907 for a Special-Children Christmas Party at 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Knights hall, Crescent Avenue. The event is designed to bring holiday cheer to mentally and physically challenged are...
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Fifth annual coat drive continues
      The fifth annual coat drive, sponsored by Dr. Debra DeMarco of Monroe Chiropractic Care, Jamesburg, has begun and will continue through Dec. 19. Clean, new or gently used coats will go to Jersey Cares, a nonprofit group that aids needy families in New Jersey.
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Theater troupe set for 'Once an Angel'
      The Main Street Theatre Co. will present its holiday musical, "Once an Angel," at 8 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 7 and 13. The theater is located at 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin. Kevin Gunther is directing the show, and David Raunick is musical director. Choreography is by Susa...
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Artist will offer Chinese-brush demo
      Award-winning artist Jack Kusnick will demonstrate his Chinese-brush work at the next meeting of the Suburban Artists Guild (SAG) set for 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Kusnick, who works in ink and watercolor, is a licensed physical therapist wh...
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Circle to stage comic 'Christmas Carol'
      Circle Players will present its production of "The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol" at 8 p.m. Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20 and 3 p.m. Dec. 14 and 21 at the theater, 416 Victoria Ave, Piscataway.
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Cash for Gold to aid Milltown Fire Dept.
      The Milltown Fire Department will host a Cash for Gold fundraising event noon-3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the South Main Street Firehouse, near the intersection of Kuhlthau Avenue and Main Street. Guests are invited to stop by and receive cash for their old, broken, used, unwanted gold from Ashford and Grac...
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Community invited to Monroe tree lighting
      The annual Holiday Tree Lighting, sponsored by the Monroe Township Mothers Club, will begin at 6 p.m. on Dec. 6 at Garvey's Restaurant, 405 Spotswood-Gravel Hill Road. Entertainment by a DJ and free refreshments will be provided. Santa Claus will arrive on a fire truck.
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Shop 'Till You Drop coming to E.B. school
      The Bowne-Munro Elementary School PTA will sponsor Shop 'Till You Drop, a vendor sale set for 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 11 in the all-purpose room at the school, 120 Main St., East Brunswick. Cash for Gold, Arbonne, Tastefully Simple and various other vendors will offer personal and household products.
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Candlelit concert to feature 'Messiah'
      The St. Mary's Choral Society and Chamber Orchestra will perform George Frederick Handel's "The Messiah" in a candlelit concert planned for 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 at St. Mary's Church, Augusta Street, South Amboy. The event is part of the Music at St. Mary's concert series.
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Tricky Tray will aid animal-rights cause
      The New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance will host its annual Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission at the door is $6 and includes one sheet of tickets, a door-prize ticket, refreshments and baked goods.
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JFVS hosts 2nd annual Casino Night Dec. 13
      Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County will be holding its second annual Casino Night at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Trayes Hall in the Douglass Campus Center, Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Proceeds will directly benefit the social services provided by this agency.
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Hard works pays off for GBC cheerleaders
      Iam the head cheer coach for the East Brunswick/Spotswood Golden Bear Chargers (GBC) Pop Warner Midget Cheer Squad. I have had the pleasure of coaching my girls for about seven years. I started when my daughter Jordan was just a Mighty Mite cheerleader and have been coaching ever since.
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Holiday gift-card campaign under way
      Due to the generosity of individuals, community volunteer groups, local businesses, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownie troops, the public schools, churches, religious organizations and various other civic organizations, the township of East Brunswick recently arranged for more than 120 families and ...
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Holiday melodies to fill E.B. Library
      Pianist Dave Schlossberg will offer a concert of holiday music beginning at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Selections will include Christmas, Hanukkah and winter-themed classics.
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Craft Show scheduled at Spotswood church
      The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church will sponsor a Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the church, 429 Main St., across from the post office. Crafters and vendors will offer handcrafted and usual items. Snacks will be available.
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Students to perform 'Holiday Shmoliday'
      The Churchill Junior High School Drama Club will present "Holiday Shmoliday," an original play by club adviser Lynne Elson, at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19 in the school cafetorium, 18 Norton Road, East Brunswick.
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O.B. salon sponsoring food drive for needy
      Vogue Hair and Nail Studios, Ticetown Square Mall, intersection of Route 9 and Ticetown Road, Old Bridge, is conducting a food drive through Dec. 23 to benefit the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. Members of the public are encouraged to bring at least one can of nonperishable goods to the salon...
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OLOL to sponsor Christmas Festival
      Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will host a Christmas Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6. The event will offer a day of holiday shopping and food. The parish will sponsor an oldfashioned Bake Sale; a Magic Tree; a Cookie Swap (cookies for purchase); and booths o...
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Tickets available for Dec. 6, 7 'Nutcracker'
      The East Brunswick Education Foundation, in coordination with The New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble, will sponsor performances of "The Nutcracker" at 2 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 7 in the new East Brunswick Performing Arts Center at Hammarskjold, 200 Rues Lane, East Brunswick.
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Christmas Bazaar set for Dec. 7 at St. Stan's
      St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 at the school, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. The event will feature a tricky tray, large and small raffles, wheels of chance, children's games, a 50/50 and photos with Santa.
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E.B. holiday festivities scheduled for Dec. 15
      East Brunswick's 12th annual Holiday Celebration is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the municipal complex gazebo, 1 Jean Walling Civic Center. Rain location will be the Senior Citizen Center, 3 Jean Walling Civic Center.
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Holiday Boutique scheduled at museum
      The annual Holiday Boutique at the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., corner of George and Hamilton streets, New Brunswick, will be open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesdays, and noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through the holidays.
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One-Stop-Shop coming to Spotswood
      The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post No. 253 will host a One-Stop- Shop on Dec. 7 at the post home, 253 DeVoe Ave., Spotswood. For more information, call 732-251- 1221.
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Handmade wreaths on sale at library
      The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library/ Cultural Center will sell handmade Christmas wreaths Dec. 4, 5, 6 and 7 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. Each wreath is decorated with items found in nature.
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Holiday carriage rides to begin in Jamesburg
      The annual narrated Holiday Carriage- Ride Tours of Historic Jamesburg are slated for Dec. 4 and 11, with rides starting every 20 minutes from 6-8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, Gatzmer Avenue, corner of Church Street.
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Hadassah begins gift wrap at mall
      East Brunswick Hadassah Gift Wrap, through Dec. 24 at Brunswick Square Mall, East Brunswick, will benefit the Hadassah Medical Organization. Volunteer shifts are available during regular mall business hours. To sign up, call Helene at 609-977-4724 or Sheila at 732-238-1476.
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E.B. Library launches new Facebook page
      The East Brunswick Public Library has joined the social-network movement by implementing a Facebook page. The page is titled "East Brunswick Public Library" and may be accessed by executing a Facebook search and clicking on the "Become a fan" link.
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Christmas story set on church grounds
      The 25th annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story, an outdoor display of 10 life-size Bible scenes including live costumed characters, animals and holiday music, will be presented 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5 and 5-9:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7 on the circular grounds of Sayre Woods Bible Church, Route ...
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Tree-lighting festival set for Dec. 5 in S.R.
      The South River Parks and Recreation Commission will sponsor the borough's annual Holiday Tree-Lighting Celebration beginning at 7 p.m. on Dec. 5 near the Szabo Gazebo in Dailey's Pond Park, Prospect Street. Musical entertainment will be provided by the South River Girl Scouts and the South River...
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MOMS to welcome prospective members
      The MOMS Club of the East Brunswick Area will hold its monthly business meeting at 10 a.m. Dec. 9. Interested moms are invited to meet club members and to watch a demonstration by the New York Sports Club Kids Club. For event location and to reserve a space, e-mail ebmomsclub@ymail.com. For mor...
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Alzheimer's panel sets caregiver support
      The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, will offer several upcoming caregiver support-group meetings in Middlesex County. The schedule is as follows: • Dec. 6 at 10:30 a.m.
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Fundraisers
      Dec. 4 • Vendor Night, sponsored by the Warnsdorfer Elementary School PTA, 7:30 p.m., at the school, 9 Hardenburg Lane. Merchandise for holiday shopping. 732- 613-1165. Dec.
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Computer classes scheduled at library
      Computer training classes will be held during December at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Classes are two hours in length. Registration is now going on.
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