Yard Sale to raise funds for Scout troop
      Girl Scout Troop No. 81251, South River, will hold a troop Yard Sale 8 a.m.- noon (no early-birds) May 9 at the Little House, West George Street, off DeVoe Street, South River. New and gently used toys, housewares, outdoor items and more will be available for purchase.
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Polish Alliance offers trip to Trump Marina
      Polish National Alliance Lodge No. 1728 will sponsor a May 17 bus trip to Trump Marina Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. from the Sayreville Borough Hall parking lot, Main Street. Cost is $22. Refreshments will be served on the bus.
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Ecumenical prayer service slated in S.R.
      The South River Council of Congregations will host an ecumenical prayer service to mark National Day of Prayer 7 p.m. May 7 at St. Stephen Protomartyr Roman Catholic Church, William Street, South River. The community is invited to attend. For more information, call the church office at 732-257-0...
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Event at Friday's will support OLOL
      Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will host a Proceeds Night fundraiser 5-9 p.m. May 14 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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Hypnosis seminars to be offered in E.B.
      The East Brunswick Adult and Community Education Program will present a set of hypnosis workshops on smoking cessation and weight loss May 13 at East Brunswick High School, 380 Cranbury Road. The smoking-cessation seminar is planned for 6:30-7:30 p.m. The weight-loss workshop will continue 7:30-8:...
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Cast members sought for junior 'Joseph'
      The Main Street Theatre Company will hold open auditions for all roles in its upcoming Junior Production Group's presentation of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" 7-10 p.m. May 11 and 12 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Callbacks will be ...
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Giant Yard Sale planned for May 9
      Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River, will hold a Giant Yard Sale (rain or shine) 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 9 in the parish hall and outdoors on the church property. Snacks, drinks and food will be available for purchase in the parish kitchen.
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Participants sought for holiday parade
      The South River Memorial Day Parade Committee is accepting entries through May 15 for the borough's 2009 Memorial Day Parade. Staging will begin at noon on Hillside Avenue, South River. The parade is set for 1 p.m. Application forms are available online at www.southrivernj.org and at the municip...
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Creation-study group to meet in Old Bridge
      Creation Study Group NJBible- Science.org will meet at 7:30 p.m. May 8 at Sayre Woods Bible Church, 2290 Route 9, Old Bridge. The event will feature a discussion titled "Global Warming — Is It Real? If So, Is Man the Culprit?
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Little House seeking Tricky Tray donations
      The Little House Association of South River is accepting donations for its upcoming Tricky Tray planned for 8 p.m. May 15 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451, 31 Reid St., South River. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. All donations, small or large, will be appreciated.
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MTHS yard sale scheduled for May 9
      The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) PTO will sponsor an Old and New Treasures Yard Sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 9 in the parking lot at the high school, Perrineville Road. Spaces cost $10 in advance, $15 on the day of the event; fee will help support the PTO Scholarship Fund. Individuals are invited ...
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Golfers sought for Fathers Club outing
      The Immaculate Conception Fathers Club, Spotswood, will hold its annual Golf Outing May 11 at Rossmoor Golf Course, Monroe. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. Start time is set for 8:30 a.m. Cost is $150 per golfer and includes green fees, motor cart, golf, continental breakfast, hot buffet lunche...
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Postal workers to aid in May 9 food drive
      Middlesex County letter carriers will assist in the Stamp Out Hunger! food collection set for May 9 across the United States. The event is designed to provide assistance to the one in eight Americans who struggle with hunger.
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Latin-American concert set at library
      The Latin-American musical group Eco del Sur will offer a concert at 7:30 p.m. May 9 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The group explores and performs ancient Andean music as well as contemporary music from different Latin-American regions. The concert will feature ...
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Plant-sale proceeds to aid rescue squad
      The East Brunswick Volunteer Rescue Squad will hold its annual Mother's Day Plant Sale fundraiser 2-6 p.m. May 7 and 8, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 9, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 10 in the squad's parking lot, corner of Cranbury and Summerhill roads.
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Community invited to Arts Night at school
      Spotswood High School will hold its annual Arts Night beginning at 7 p.m. May 14 at the school, Summerhill Road.
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Band to hold May 9 car wash, flower sale
      The Spotswood High School Band will sponsor a Car Wash and Mother's Day Flower Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 9 in the parking lot at the high school, Summerhill Road. The event will take place rain or shine. A clothing drive also will be held. Unwanted clothing may be dropped off at the event.
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Donations sought for library yard sale
      The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will hold a Bake Sale and Yard Sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 16 in front of the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. Patrons are invited to bring their unwanted "treasures" to the library beginning May 12. Proceeds from the sale of the donated items will help the Friends...
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Public invited to S.R. development talk
      The South River Economic Development Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. May 14 in the Council Chambers at Borough Hall, Main Street. Guest speaker will be Paul Ceppi of the Business Development Office at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
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Talking with doctors to be program topic
      The Spotswood Office on Aging, 1 Arlington Ave., will hold a Keys to Successful Aging presentation titled "Communicating With Your Doctor" at 12:30 p.m. May 14. Pizza will be served at noon. Guest presenter will be Dr. Jeffrey Robinson, associate professor, Department of Communication, Rutgers Un...
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July Fourth panel sets May 9 car wash
      The Milltown Fourth of July Committee will hold a car wash 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 9 outdoors at Milltown Borough Hall, 39 Washington Ave. Cost is $7 for cars, $10 for sport utility vehicles (SUVs). All proceeds will benefit the Milltown Fourth of July celebration. For more information, call 732-501-09...
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Home-based travel agents seminar slated
      A New Jersey Home-Based Travel Agents Seminar will begin at 6:15 p.m. May 12 at the East Grand Buffet, 6 Edgeboro Road, East Brunswick. All travel agents and associates are invited. Travel-supplier presenters will be Paul Gauguin Cruises, Funjet (Mark Travel), Radisson Resorts and G.A.P. Adventur...
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'Carmen' discussion next up at library
      The public is invited to take a closer look at "Carmen" by Georges Bizet during an "Opera Talk" program set for 7-8 p.m. May 13 at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Guest presenter Joanna Barouch will discuss the complex anti-heroine, her tormented suitor Don Jose, and their r...
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Chabad schedules May 12 barbecue
      Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe, 261 Gravel Hill Road, will present its annual Lag Ba'Omer Barbecue at 4:30 p.m. May 12. The event will feature a barbecue with all the trimmings, crafts and activities for children, live music and more.
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Defensive-driving course scheduled
      The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor a Defensive-Driving Course 6:30-10 p.m. May 11 and 12 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Registration is required. Seating is limited to 30 people.
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B'nai B'rith couples plan May 17 dinner
      The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (age 40-plus) will meet for dinner at 5 p.m. May 17 at The Shrimp Box, 75 Inlet Drive, Point Pleasant Beach. The price of the dinner will be divided among those attending. Nonmembers are welcome. To reserve, call Elaine at 908- 232-0062 by May 12.
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Tickets available for Scholarship Dinner
      The St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church Holy Name Society, Jackson Street, South River, will hold a Scholarship Dinner 5-8 p.m. May 16. Takeout orders will be available beginning at 4 p.m.
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Molly Pitcher Guild to hold quilting bee
      The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet 7:30-9:30 p.m. (approximately) May 11 at Neff Chapel, Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Tennent section of Manalapan.
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Tickets available for NAMI lunch, auction
      NAMI-Middlesex, an affiliate of the National Alliance of Mental Illness dedicated to providing assistance to persons with mental illness and their families, will hold a Luncheon and Spring Auction fundraiser 1- 4:30 p.m.
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AARP sets meeting, award presentation
      East Brunswick AARP Chapter No. 4855 will meet at 10:30 a.m. May 12 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The chapter will present the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical High Schools, East Brunswick, Community Service Senior Graduation Award.
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Driver receives minor injuries
      EAST BRUNSWICK — Police responded to a one-car accident at 4:10 a.m. May 1 on Dutch Road near Nenninger Lane.
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