Elks has 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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Lenten Fish Dinners to begin at St. Mary's
      St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church, South River, will hold Lenten Fish Dinners 5-7 p.m. March 6, 13, 20 and 27 and April 3 in the St. Mary's School cafeteria, Jackson Street, South River. Takeouts will be available beginning at 4 p.m. Fish and french-fry dinners cost $10 for adults, $3 for children un...
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Curtain to rise on 'Urinetown' at EBHS
      The East Brunswick High School Drama Club will present the musical "Urinetown" at 7 p.m. March 6, 7, 13 and 14 in the Joseph J. Sweeney Auditorium at the school, Cranbury Road.
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Women to learn about apprenticeships
      The Women's Center at Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) will present a free workshop titled "Apprenticeships: Getting Paid While You Learn" from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 5 at the JFVS office, 32 Ford Ave., second floor, Milltown. The seminar is offered as part o...
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Potential candidates' résumés due March 16
      Individuals who are interested in running for the South River Borough Council as a Republican candidate should forward their résumés by March 16 to the South River Republican Organization, P.O. Box 373, South River, NJ 08882.
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Dance team to host tricky tray, auction
      The Old Bridge School of Dance Jewels Competition 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. Admission is $10 and includes a sectioned raffle ticket (a $5 value). Food and cold ...
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Global Thinking Day celebration on tap
      The East Brunswick Woman's Club will collaborate with the Girl Scouts of East Brunswick to celebrate Global Thinking Day at 1 p.m. Feb. 28 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The Scouts are developing a display for the library's children's showcase to highlight Girl S...
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Tickets available for PTA wine tasting
      The Milltown PTA will present its first wine-tasting event, A Knight Out, at 7 p.m. March 7 at Milltown American Legion Hall, 4 JFK Drive. The evening will feature a sampling of wine and beer, entertainment by comedian Mike Burton, light refreshments, basket raffles and door prizes.
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Donations sought for Re-Gift Auction
      The Memorial School PTA, East Brunswick, will host a Re-Gift Auction 7-9 p.m. March 6 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Donations of new, unused items are sought. Proceeds from the event will go Memorial's fifth-grade class for its Moving- Up Celebration. Cash c...
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Early-learning center schedules registration
      Kiddie Academy of Spotswood, 410 Main St., will hold kindergarten registration 4:30- 6:30 p.m. March 4. Parents will have the opportunity to meet the kindergarten teacher, review the curriculum and tour the school. Children must be 5 years old by Dec. 31, 2009, to enter kindergarten.
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Lyme disease to be focus of film, talk
      LymeQuest, a Lyme disease and tickborne diseases patient-support and advocacy group that meets in New Brunswick, will present a Film/Book Event 1-4 p.m. March 8 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. "Under Our Skin," the award-winning documentary on Lyme disease, will b...
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Car wash to raise funds for drama club
      The Appleby Drama Club, Spotswood, will host a car wash from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7 at Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road. Cost is $5 per car. All proceeds will benefitAppleby School's upcoming production of "Music Man Junior.
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Community invited to March 9 Purim Fest
      Torah Links will present its Purim Fest 2009 celebration on March 9 at Churchill Junior High School, 18 Norton Road, East Brunswick. Guests should use the cafeteria entrance. There will be a maariv at 7:25 p.m. A megillah reading will follow at 7:40 p.m. A Chinese buffet and celebration will begi...
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Open house planned for Feb. 27 at library
      The Milltown Public Library, 20 W. Church St., will host an open house on Feb. 27. The library will remain open until 8 p.m. A story time for children is set for 6 p.m. There will be a family movie at 6:30 p.m. Adults will have the opportunity to stock up on books, DVDs and magazines for the wee...
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Country Breakfast set at Masonic lodge
      Milltown Masonic Lodge No. 294, 30 N. Main St., will host its annual All-You-Can- Eat Country Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 8. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, potatoes, sausage, bacon, coffee and juice. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children under age 12. Tickets will be available at...
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E.B. Community Day planned for March 1
      The township of East Brunswick will sponsor the 20th annual East Brunswick Community Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 1 at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. Local volunteer-based nonprofit community organizations will be on hand to distribute information to residents.
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Parents of disabled get free job-search aid
      The Family Support Center of New Jersey (FSCNJ), 2516 Route 35, Manasquan, a clearinghouse for disability information, is offering the parents and caregivers of the developmentally disabled an opportunity to schedule free computer drop-in hours for employment searching and research.
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Ordering under way for Easter Bake Sale
      St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek Orthodox Church, Whitehead Avenue, South River, is taking advance orders for its eighth annual Easter Bake Sale. Babka, pierogi, blintzes and chrusciki are available for purchase. Food pickup is scheduled for 3-7 p.m. April 9 at the church. To order, visit the Bela...
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Buddy Game Day planned for Feb. 28
      The Fast Break Basketball Association will hold its second annual My Buddy: My Pal Game Day 9:15-11:30 a.m. Feb. 28 at Chittick School, 5 Flagler Ave., East Brunswick. The event will feature the organization's "buddies" displaying their newly developed skills on the basketball court. Admission is ...
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Spaces available at Giant Flea Market
      Vendors are sought for the St. Lawrence Church Giant Spring Flea Market set for 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 2 at the church, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. Tables cost $20 each and are available for rental inside the parish hall and outside in the church parking lot. The...
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Fun Day to feature healthy-living tips
      In an effort to help battle childhood obesity and get families on a healthy track, Middlesex County 4-H will host a Get Moving-Get Healthy 4-H Family Fun Day 2-5 p.m. March 1 at the 4-H Center, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.
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Scouts to join in Community Day
      East Brunswick Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop No. 132 will take part in the East Brunswick Community Day set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 1 at the Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. Leaders and Scouts will be on hand to share information and to answer questions about the Scouting pr...
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Turf, ornamental seminar scheduled
      The Rutgers Cooperative Extension will present the 2009 Central Jersey Turf and Ornamental Institute on March 4 at Battleground Country Club, Millhurst Road, Manalapan.
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Fish-Fry Dinners will begin at VFW
      East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will sponsor its annual Fish-Fry Dinners 6-8 p.m. on Fridays, Feb. 27-April 10, at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road. Cost is $9 per person. For information, call 732-254-9674.
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Crafts and More Show planned for March 7
      The St. Thomas the Apostle HSA annual Spring Crafts and More Show is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 7 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The event will feature handmade crafts, a bake sale, tricky trays, a 50/50 and select vendors.
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MOMS to take part in Community Day
      The MOMS Club of the East Brunswick Area will be on hand 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 1 for East Brunswick Community Day at the Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. The club welcomes moms from East Brunswick, Helmetta, Milltown, South River and Spotswood. Club members will be available to pr...
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Camp Open House on tap in Spotswood
      Kiddie Academy of Spotswood, 410 Main St., will host a Summer Camp Open House 4-6 p.m. March 5. The early-learning center offers camp programs for toddlers to 12-year-olds. Field trips, swimming and in-house activities are available. Academic tutoring also is offered.
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St. Bart's to mark start of Lenten season
      St. Bartholomew's Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will commemorate the beginning of Lent with events set for March 1. The exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place after the 12:30 p.m. Mass. A holy hour and vespers are set for 4 p.m., with the Rev. Thomas Walsh officiating. Fe...
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Fish Fry on menu at Presbyterian church
      The Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church, 172 Main St., Sayreville, will sponsor a Fish Fry on March 6. Takeouts will begin at 5 p.m. Dine-in seating is scheduled for 5:30-7 p.m.; doors will open at 4:45 p.m. Tickets cost $12 in advance, $14 at the door (if still available).
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Camp fair planned for March 1 at MCC
      A camp fair showcasing the summer program at Camp Middlesex will be held 1- 4 p.m. March 1 in the Technical Services Center on the Edison campus of Middlesex County College (MCC).
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Assistance available for postpartum issues
      The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services wants residents to know that help is available for women in Middlesex County who are suffering with postpartum depression.
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Legion seeking vendors, crafters
      Vendors and crafters are sought for the American Legion Auxiliary No. 211 Vendor and Craft Show set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18 at the post home, MacArthur Avenue, Sayreville. Rental-space cost is $25. Flea-market vendors are not sought.
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St. Pat's Oldies Dance on tap in Old Bridge
      A St. Patrick's Day Oldies Dance is planned for 7:30-11:30 p.m. March 14 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ, an Elvis impersonator and dancing to the sounds of the '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s. Dinner, tap beer, soda, coffee, tea an...
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Tickets available for March 7 Casino Night
      The Immaculate Conception Fathers Club will host its fifth annual Casino Night 7-10 p.m. March 7 in the auditorium at Immaculate Conception School, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The event will feature a variety of casino games, food, beverages and a DJ. Prizes will inclu...
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Congressman to host town-hall meeting
      Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) will hold a townhall meeting at 2 p.m. March 7 at the East Brunswick Senior Center, Jean Walling Civic Center. The meeting, with an emphasis on the economy, is designed for residents to share their concerns about issues affecting them and the community.
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Tickets on sale for Elks '50s Party
      Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will host a '50s Party at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Cost is $20 per couple, $13 per person, and includes hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, penny candy and old-fashioned ice-cream bars.
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Fundraisers
      Feb. 26 • Proceeds Night, sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes School, Milltown, 5-9 p.m., at TGI Friday's, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. Restaurant will donate 20 percent of each supporter's check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present event flier for donation to count. Fo...
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