Tickets available for Santa Breakfast
      A 30th anniversary Breakfast With Santa, featuring a special appearance by a magician and photos with Santa, is set for 8:30-10:30 a.m. Dec. 13 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Last serving will be at 9:30 a.m.
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Donations sought for chamber food drive
      The East Brunswick Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual Holiday Food Drive through Dec. 19. Donations of nonperishable kosher and nonkosher food items are sought to benefit needy families in the East Brunswick area. The Society of St.
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Youngsters invited to Breakfast With Santa
      The South River Elementary School PTA will sponsor a Breakfast With Santa 10-11:30 a.m. Dec. 20 in the cafetorium at South River Middle School, 3 Montgomery St. Youngsters up to age 10 are welcome to attend. The event will feature breakfast, crafts, games and a visit with Santa. Children must be ...
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Bereaved parents set candle lighting
      The Central Jersey Chapter of the Compassionate Friends, a support group for bereaved parents, will hold its annual candle-lighting service 1:45-4:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church Hall, 505 Main St., Spotswood.
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Church sets family New Year's Eve gala
      The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, 175 Gatzmer Ave., will present A First-Night Celebration on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, beginning at 7 p.m. with a prayer service and continuing from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with festivities in the church's fellowship hall.
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Library to host book club, film festival
      The Milltown Public Library, 20 W. Church St., will sponsor two upcoming events. The Library Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 18. Discussion will focus on "Runaway: Stories" by Alice Munro. New members are welcome to attend. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.
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Tickets available for New Year's Eve gala
      Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., will sponsor a New Year's Eve Party beginning at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at the temple. The event will feature dancing to the sounds of Sky High Entertainment. There will be a hot kosher buffet dinner and a dessert table. BYOB; all ...
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S.R. Office on Aging sets events, programs
      The South River Office on Aging and Senior Center, 55 Reid St., offers a variety of activities from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays Fridays. The December event schedule is as follows: • Mondays-Fridays, 9:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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Concert to feature choirs, strings, organ
      The United Methodist Church of Milltown will offer a Holiday Concert, "Lessons and Carols," at 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at the church, 47 N. Main St.
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S.R. Elks sponsoring tree and wreath sale
      The South River Elks is holding its 12th annual Holiday Tree and Wreath Sale noon- 9 p.m., daily, at the Elks lodge, 205 Main St. Trees are supplied by "Uncle Ron," formerly of Route 18, East Brunswick. Proceeds from the sale will go to charity.
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Memorabilia auction scheduled for Dec. 14
      The East Brunswick Jewish Center Men's Club will sponsor a Sports and EntertainmentMemorabiliaAuction beginning at 1 p.m. Dec. 14 at the synagogue, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. An auction preview is set for noon. Living Legends Memorabilia, Bellmore, N.Y.
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Tickets on sale for Elks' New Year's Eve
      East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will hold a New Year's Eve Party from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31 at the lodge, 21-B Oakmont Ave. Cost is $45 per person and includes an open bar, DJ entertainment, a 7-8 p.m. cocktail hour, a formal buffet beginning at 8 p.m. and a "dessert extravaganza.
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Breakfast With Santa on menu at St. Mary's
      The St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church Parish Life Committee will sponsor a Breakfast With Santa 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 21 at St. Mary's School, 30 Jackson St., South River. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee.
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Santa breakfast, Toys for Tots event on tap
      The Level Club of South River and Philo Lodge No. 243 will sponsor their annual Breakfast With Santa and Toys for Tots Collection from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Philo Masonic Lodge, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River.
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Free horse-drawn carriage rides offered
      New Brunswick City Market will present free horse-drawn holiday carriage rides leaving 6-9 p.m. Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20 from the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2 Albany St., or from The Heldrich, 10 Livingston Ave. The public is invited.
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Food Bank to be open Dec. 22, closed Dec. 24
      The South River Food Bank, Reid Street, usually open on Wednesdays, will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24, for Christmas Eve. The facility will instead be open to clients from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 22. For more information, call 732-257- 6714.
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Nets tickets will go to blood donors
      Sayreville Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the council home, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Each donor will receive two Nets tickets. For more information, call 732-257- 2061.
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Milltown rec offers trips and programs
      The Milltown Department of Recreation will offer several upcoming events. All trips and programs are open to borough residents and nonresidents. A bus trip to the Victorian Christmas Candlelight House Tour in Cape May is planned for Dec. 27.
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Holiday events on tap at Olde Towne
      The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission is sponsoring two holiday events at East Jersey Olde Towne Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway. A Victorian ornament display will run through Feb. 1.
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Holiday carriage rides under way in Jamesburg
      The annual narrated Holiday Carriage-Ride Tours of Historic Jamesburg will continue on Dec. 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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'Lives of Others' will close film fest
      The November and December International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will conclude on Dec. 16 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of the German thriller "The Lives of Others." The 2006 movie, rated R, has a running time of 138 minutes.
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Tickets on sale for solo 'Christmas Carol'
      The Villagers Theatre will present troubadour/ actor Michael Kroll in a one-man adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" at 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at the theater, 457 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin. The play was inspired by the tour Charles Dickens embarked upon, performing his class...
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'Life After Elections' to be topic Dec. 16
      The Jewish Community Relations Council will hold its Hanukkah Open House at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the offices of the Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County, 230 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. "What Now? Life After the National Elections: Implications, Impact and Action" will be the featu...
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Chamber will host Dec. 18 Holiday Party
      The East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Holiday Party 7-10 p.m. Dec. 18 at the East Brunswick Chateau, Cranbury Road. The event will feature dinner and dancing. Entertainment will be provided by Russ Einbinder's Party People DJs.
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Alzheimer's panel sets caregiver support
      The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, is offering several upcoming caregiver support-group meetings in Middlesex County. The remaining schedule is as follows: • Dec. 15 at 9:30 a.m.
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Birds, environmental treasures to be topics
      Rich Wolfert, vice chairman of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission and a founding member of the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission,
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Participants sought for Open-Mic Night
      The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will sponsor its next Open-Mic Night at 7 p.m. Dec. 30 in the library café. Registration for performers is required and may be done online or at the information desk. Early registration is recommended; performance spots fill up qu...
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Rec programs to be topic at SEPTA event
      East Brunswick Special Education PTA (SEPTA) will hold its next monthly meeting at 7:15 p.m. Dec. 15 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Topic will be recreation programs for children with special needs.
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Fundraisers
      Dec. 11 • Shop 'Till You Drop, a vendor sale, sponsored by the Bowne-Munro Elementary School PTA, 6:30-9:30 p.m., in the all-purpose room at the school, 120 Main St., East Brunswick. Cash for Gold, Arbonne, Tastefully Simple, other vendors, offering personal and household products. $10 m...
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Melungeons to be focus at meeting
      The next meeting of the Alisa Chapter of Hadassah will be held at 7:15 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Jewish Center of Concordia in the Stop & Shop Shopping Center, Perrineville Road. Guest speaker Dr.
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Sales at garden center to benefit drama club
      The Drama Club at Appleby School, Spotswood, is sponsoring a fundraiser through Dec. 24 at Allegiance Garden Center, 104 Main St., Helmetta. Supporters must present a fundraiser coupon when making a holiday purchase. The store will then donate 10 percent of each supporter's sale to the drama clu...
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Defensive-driving course set at library
      The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor a Defensive-Driving Course 6:30-10 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18 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 a...
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Master violinist to perform at church
      The Music at St. Mary's Concert Series will present young master violinist Joseph Puglia in concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 21 at St. Mary's Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy.
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Temple women to celebrate holiday
      Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge will host a Women's Circle Celebration at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23. Participants will light the menorah, enjoy traditional Hanukkah treats and create their own decorative flavored olive oils using glass bottles, herbs and vegetables.
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Museum to celebrate Ragtime Christmas
      The Thomas Warne Historical Museum, 4216 Route 516, Old Bridge, across from Old Bridge High School, will host A Ragtime Christmas on Dec. 13 and 14. Doors will be open noon-8 p.m.
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Library has notary, passport, fax service
      The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, offers a variety of services including notary, passport photos/applications (9 a.m.-9 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fridays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays), fax, copying (both black and white and color) and postage stamp purchase....
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