Bill of Rights to be focus of discussion
      The East Brunswick Historical Society will present attorney Alan Brodman and students from the Institute for Political and Legal Education in a program titled "The Bill of Rights: Its History" 2-4 p.m. Feb. 15 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center.
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Event at Friday's next up for OLOL
      Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will host a Proceeds Night fundraiser 5-9 p.m. Feb. 26 at TGI Friday's, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each supporter's check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present an event flier for the donati...
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Elks offers American flags for purchase
      Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, 74 W. Railroad Ave., is sponsoring a Flag Sale during its Friday-night Fish Fries through Sept. 11. American flags will be available in various sizes, types and price ranges. Complete flag kits also will be offered. The lodge is accepting faded or tattered flags fo...
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Tickets on sale for comedy fundraiser
      The Stress Factory Comedy Club, 90 Church St., New Brunswick, will present a Feb. 15 comedy-show fundraiser to benefit Spotswood High School Project Graduation. Dinner is set for 5 p.m. The show will begin at 7 p.m. Headliner will be comedian Tom Mc- Tiernan. Tickets cost $35 each.
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Friends sponsoring trip to flower show
      The Friends of the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will sponsor its annual trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on March 5. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the parking lot next to Kmart (behind the former Levitz Furniture store), Route 18, East Brunswick. Return is scheduled...
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Mardi Gras fest on tap at Jamesburg church
      The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg will host a Mardi Gras Party beginning at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 in the church Fellowship Hall, 175 Gatzmer Ave. The event will feature food, beads, feather masks, music and more. Tickets cost $20 per person; children under age 10 will be admitted free of charge.
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S.R. GOP to celebrate at Red and White Ball
      South River Republican Organization will hold its 2009 Red and White Ball on Feb. 21 at the Portuguese Fisherman, 11 Jackson St., South River (parking and entrance behind the restaurant, off Ferry Street). Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m. Dinner and dancing are set for 7-11 p.m.
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Sacred Heart HSA schedules Fish Dinner
      The HSA of Sacred Heart School, Cedar Street, South Amboy, will host its annual Lenten Fish Dinner 4-7 p.m. Feb. 27 in the school cafeteria (Walnut Street entrance). Food choices are: fish dinner, $8; fish sandwich, $6; tuna sandwich, $5; potato pierogi, $5; slice of pizza, $2. All meals include ...
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Valentine's open house set at shelter
      The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center will host a Valentine's Day Open House and Adoption Event 12:30-4 p.m. Feb. 14 at the shelter, 1400 Main St. Complimentary refreshments and goodies will be given to all visitors. Participants will have the opportunity to shop the Valentine's Day boutique featuri...
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Temple cancels Rummage Sale
      The East Brunswick Jewish Center Rummage Sale, scheduled for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 15 and 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 16 at the synagogue, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, has been canceled. For more information, call 732-257-7070.
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Frost PTA schedules Feb. 20 Tricky Tray
      The Frost Elementary School PTA will sponsor its fourth annual Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in the cafeteria at Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane, East Brunswick. Doors will open at 6 p.m.G rand prize will be $1,000 in cash. Other prizes will include sports memorabilia, gift...
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Oldies dance slated for Feb. 20 in O.B.
      A Rock 'n' Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. Feb. 20 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 a 50/50, door prizes and a cash bar for mixers.
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Prospective members invited to MOMS Club
      The MOMS Club of the East Brunswick Area will hold its monthly business meeting at 10 a.m. Feb. 20. Interested moms are invited to attend the event and meet club members. For event location and to reserve, e-mail ebmomsclub@ymail.com. For more information about the MOMS Club, log on to www.ebmom...
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VFW schedules Valentine's Day gala
      Spotswood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. No. 4589 will host its Sweetheart Dance 7 p.m.-midnight Feb. 14 at the post home, 33 Daniel Road. The event will feature a hot buffet, beer, wine, soda, music, dancing and door prizes.
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Famous Dave's event to aid girls basketball
      The East Brunswick High School Girls Basketball Club will sponsor a Dining-To- Donate fundraiser from noon to closing Feb. 20 at Famous Dave's, Route 1 south, New Brunswick, next to the AMC Movie Theatre. Diners who eat in or take out should let their server know they are there to support the clu...
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S.B., Rutgers libraries assisting unemployed
      New Jersey libraries are responding to the needs of the community as the economy continues to reel and New Jersey's unemployment rate soars. Libraries are adding programs to help community members who have lost their jobs to learn new skills, cope with new challenges and to ease fears.
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Fundraisers
      Feb. 12-15 • Gift-Basket Raffle, to benefit the American Heart Association (AHA), sponsored by Vogue Hair and Nail Studios, Ticetown Square Mall, intersection of Route 9 and Ticetown Road, Old Bridge. Basket features hair and styling products valued at more than $500. Salon will donate 5...
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Hikers to learn about South River aquifer
      The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will sponsor a hike in the South River aquifer beginning at 1 p.m. Feb. 21. In case of rain, the event will be postponed to 10 a.m. Feb. 22. Hikers will meet in the gravel parking lot at Fairway Golf, Marlboro Road, south of the Ferry Street light a...
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'Raritan: A River in Recovery' talk Feb. 17
      Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will meet 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Milltown Senior Center, 60 Violet Terrace. David Wheeler of Edison Wetlands Association will speak on "Raritan: A River in Recovery." He will address the issues regarding the successes in improving environmental conditions...
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Reunions on tap for Coral Sea crewmen
      Crewmen who have served aboard the USS Coral Sea CVB/CVA/CV-43 are sought for an April 25 "minireunion" at Sir John's Restaurant, North Brunswick. Information also is available on the USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Association and its next annual reunion set for Oct. 8-11 in Wahsington, D.C.
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EBEF seeks donations to help pay for piano
      Contributions are sought to help the East Brunswick Education Foundation (EBEF) complete its goal of placing a professionalquality grand piano at the East Brunswick Performing Arts Center (EBPAC) at Hammarkskjold Middle School. Partial funding for the piano has been provided through a grant by the...
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Lions to host Feb. 22 Pancake Breakfast
      The South River Lions Club will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast on Feb. 22 at St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Church Hall, 284 Whitehead Ave., South River. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children age 12 and under. Proceeds will benefit the visually impaired. Tickets are available at the door or from...
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School seeks members for advisory council
      New members are sought for the Our Lady of Lourdes School Advisory Council (SAC), Milltown, which was organized in July 2006 to share in the governance of the parish school. The council was charged by the Diocese of Metuchen to make recommendations to the pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and ...
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Sociable Singles to gather in Monroe
      Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold a meeting 1-4 p.m Feb. 22 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. All are welcome to attend.
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Crafters and vendors sought for HSA show
      Crafters and vendors are sought for the St. Thomas the Apostle HSA annual Spring Crafts and More Show set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 7 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Rental tables are available at a cost of $30. Ccall 732-866-0482.
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OLV Columbiettes sets Fish-Fry Dinners
      Our Lady of Victory Columbiettes will host Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners 4:30-7 p.m. on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25, and on six consecutive Fridays, March 6-April 10, at the Knights of ColumbusVictorianHall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Fish dinners, sandwiches and take-out orders will ...
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S.R. rec sports signups planned for Feb. 18-20
      South River Parks and Recreation spring sports registration will be held 7:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 18 and 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20 in the South River Elementary/Middle School auxiliary gym, Johnson Place. Programs are open to South River residents only, unless otherwise specified.
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Church to sponsor Spaghetti Dinner
      Trinity United Methodist Church, 815 Bordentown Ave., Sayreville, will hold a Spaghetti Dinner 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 21. Dinner will include spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, salad, rolls, homemade desserts and a beverage. Takeout dinners will be available.
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Dance team to host tricky tray, auction
      The Old Bridge School of Dance Jewels Completion Team will sponsor a Tricky Tray Gift Auction beginning at 1 p.m. March 1 at the South River Knights of Columbus Hall, 88 Jackson St. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.
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'Ghost Town' next up for library film fest
      The Popular Films Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will conclude Feb. 17 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of the American romantic-comedy "Ghost Town" starring Ricky Gervais, Greg Kinnear and Tea Leoni. The 2008 movie, which is rated PG- 13, has a running...
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Milltown rec sponsors trips, tennis, fitness
      The Milltown Department of Recreation is offering several upcoming events open to borough residents and nonresidents. An excursion to see the 3 p.m. performance of "The Lion King" on Broadway is set for March 15. Cost is $115 and includes bus transportation and mezzanine seating.
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Regional chamber schedules activities
      The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce has the following events remaining this month: A Chamber and Chamber Visitors Bureau (CVB) Ribbon Cutting is planned for 5-7 p.m. Feb. 17 at the chamber office, Kilmer Square, 109 Church St., New Brunswick.
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Cash-for-gold event will benefit OLOL
      Our Lady of Lourdes School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will host a Gold Rush fundraiser from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 22. Nationwide Gold and Estate Buyers will offer guests cash for their old, broken, used or unwanted gold jewelry, sterling silver, silver and gold coins, diamonds and vintage ...
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Nature hike next up at Cheesequake Park
      A nature hike is set to begin at 1 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Cheesequake Park Interpretive Center, Gordon Road, Old Bridge. Admission is free of charge. For more information, call 732-566- 3208.
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Fish-Fry Dinners on menu at Elks lodge
      Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will offer its annual Fish-Fry Dinners on Fridays, Feb. 20-April 10, at the Elks lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Dinners will include broiled or fried seafood. Takeout orders will be available.
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SWMHS class of '88 20th reunion March 14
      The Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) class of 1988 will hold its 20th reunion at 6 p.m. March 14, 2009, at the Channel Club Marina, Channel Drive, Monmouth Beach.All alumni contact JillGerba Chrysanthopoulos via e-mail at AJCHRYS@aol.
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B'nai B'rith couples to gather for brunch
      The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (age 40-plus) will meet for brunch at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 22 at Buttonwood Manor, 845 Route 34, Matawan. Cost is $18 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Prospective members are welcome.
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