Chelsea is drop-off site for food drive
      The Chelsea at East Brunswick, 680 Cranbury Road, is collecting nonperishable food items through July 5 for a statewide drive to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Donations may be dropped off in the Chelsea main lobby.
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Scouts reschedule Recruiting Night
      The Boy Scout Troop No. 61 Recruiting Night, originally set for May 18, has been rescheduled to 7:30-8:30 p.m. June 1 at Central Elementary School, 371 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Boys in fifth grade and up are invited to attend with a parent.
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Rummage Sale on tap at temple
      The East Brunswick Jewish Center Sisterhood will sponsor a two-day Rummage Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14 and 9 a.m.-noon June 16 at the synagogue, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Adult and children's clothing and footwear, household items, toys and books will be available for purchase.
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Walkers sought to fight hunger
      The Battle Against Hunger will sponsor Kinny's Walk 7:30 a.m.-noon June 6 at Mercer County Park Marina, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Proceeds from the walk will go to raise public awareness about hunger and assist those who provide services to individuals in need. The event will feature family...
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Club seeks donations of pajamas, books
      The Junior Woman's Club of the Greater Brunswick Area seeks donations of new children's books, pajamas, stuffed animals and small blankets to be used in creating Bedtime Bags that will be donated to Foster and Adoptive Family Services.
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Middlesex County drug summit June 5
      The seventh annual Middlesex County Drug Summit will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on June 5 at Middlesex County Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville. The free conference is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration; Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office; National Council...
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Chess players invited to matches at library
      The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, is seeking adult chess players who would like to play at the library. For more information, call Lynn Sacs at 732-721-5600, ext. 5033.
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Community invited to free Wellness Fair
      Innovative Wellness Center and Nutrition Solutions, 220 Forsgate Drive, Jamesburg, will offer their third annual Community Appreciation Wellness Fair 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 30. Many health and wellness services will be offered free of charge. There will be complimentary healthy food.
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Driving course to benefit theater
      The Main Street Theatre Company will sponsor a fundraising Defensive-Driving Course 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 30 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville.
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Polish Alliance offers trip to Trump Marina
      Polish National Alliance Lodge No. 1728 will sponsor a June 14 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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Tickets on sale for baseball team's lunch
      The East Brunswick Baseball League's 12-Year-Old Cooperstown Baseball Team, "The Green Machine," will hold a fundraising event noon-2:30 p.m. May 30 at Carraba's Italian Grill, 335 Route 18, East Brunswick. Pre-fixe $20 lunch includes chicken marsala with penne pasta and meat sauce, an appetizer ...
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Radio Control Club will fly on June 7
      The Tri-County Radio Control (RC) Club will hold its third annual Open House and Model Aircraft Show noon-3 p.m. June 7 at Heavenly Farms Park, Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, across from the athletic fields. Rain date is June 14.
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Talk on native plants at meeting June 10
      Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands will hold its annual meeting and present "Elegant, Little-Known Native Plants" by Patricia A. Taylor, Princeton, 7:30-9 p.m. June 10 at D & R Canal State Park Headquarters, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston section of South Brunswick.
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Register by June 15 for space at 4-H sale
      4-H of Middlesex County is looking for vendors for its yard sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 20 at the 4-H Center, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick (rain date July 11). A $5 late fee will be applied to individuals not registered by June 15.
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Office on Aging to begin cold lunches
      As a result of federal stimulus money and in conjunction with the Middlesex County Department on Aging, the Spotswood Office on Aging, 1 Arlington Ave., will offer a cold-lunch program on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of every week from June 1 through Dec. 31.
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Nonfood-vendor space available at fair
      Nonfood vendors and others selling or displaying unique merchandise are sought for the 71st annual Middlesex County Fair set for Aug. 3-9 at the fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. For more information or to reserve, call 732-416-1929 or log on to www.middlesexcountyfair. org.
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Tickets on sale for Comedy Night
      The Sacred Heart School HSA will sponsor a Comedy Night fundraiser beginning at 7:30 p.m. June 6 at Sacred Heart School Memorial Hall, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. The cost is $25 per ticket and includes cake and coffee. There will be a cash bar. Guests may bring t...
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Young Adult Charity troupe to hold tryouts
      Auditions for the East Brunswick Young Adult Charity Players (EBYACP) annual show to raise money for the Daisy Association are set for 7-9 p.m. June 2 at the Daisy Recreation Building, Bicentennial Park, Riva Avenue and Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick, and 7-9 p.m. June 3 in the cafetorium at Chur...
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Classes for job seekers offered at college
      Middlesex County College, Edison, is offering "Transitions: Job Seekers' Workshops," classes for individuals looking for a job. "The Emergency Job Search: How to Prepare" shows how to be ready in case of a sudden job loss and will be June 2. "Where the Jobs Are" slated for June 4, discusses the i...
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Health-care reform to be topic at meeting
      Central NJ for Change will sponsor a meeting on health-care reform 4-6 p.m. May 31 at the Highland Park Senior and Youth Center, 220 S. Sixth Ave., Highland Park. Participants will learn about the issues surrounding health care and what each individual can do to help get a strong healthcare bill ...
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Sign-language, music classes set for babies
      Kiddie Academy of Spotswood, 410 Main St., is offering baby sign-language and music classes Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, 9:30-10 a.m. for ages 6 weeks-13 months, 10-10:30 a.m. for ages 14-24 months. Classes are free of charge. To reserve a space, call Margie or Christine 732-251-2686.
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Main Street to stage 'Music Man' June 5-20
      The Main Street Theatre Company will present its production of "The Music Man" at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, June 5-20, and 2 p.m. on Sundays, June 7 and 14, at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville.
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Jersey Shore to be focus of exhibition
      The Natural History Department of the Thomas Warne Museum, 4216 Route 516, Old Bridge, will present an exhibit titled "Beachcombing Along the Jersey Shore" May 30-Aug. 30. The display will feature objects found on New Jersey beaches.
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Jamesburg Library offers yoga classes
      The Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue, will host a series of yoga lessons beginning at 7 p.m. June 10, 24 and July 1.
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Cut-a-thon to fight pancreatic cancer
      The Hair Shop, 3188 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, will hold its second annual Cut-a-thon 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 7 to benefit The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
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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 professional quality 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 th...
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Apply for Enright Scholarships by June 30
      The Joseph E. Enright Foundation, Summit, is offering $1,000 scholarships to students in central to northern New Jersey pursuing a field in health care, including but not limited to nursing, radiology, medical, and pharmacology. Application deadline is June 30.
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'Express Book' bags for busy parents
      Stop by the circulation desk at the Monroe Township Public Library and pick up an "Express Book" bag containing six preselected books for you and your toddler/preschool-age child to read. Each bag can be checked out for a three-week period and can be renewed once during that period. See circulati...
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St. Bart's Car Show on May 31
      The second annual St. Bart's Car Show is set for 2-6 p.m. May 31 in the parking lot at St. Bartholomew's School, Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will feature race cars, muscle cars, classic cars, a DJ, food, a beer garden and trophies.
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Participants sought for 4-H Yard Sale
      4-H of Middlesex County is looking for vendors to take part in its 4-H Yard Sale set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 20 at the 4-H Center, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Rain date is July 11.
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Cash for Gold to aid E.B. baseball team
      The East Brunswick Baseball League 12-Year-Old Cooperstown Baseball Team, "The Green Machine," will sponsor a Cashfor Gold Party 3:30-7:30 p.m. June 13 at Via Dolce Café and Gelateria, Route 18, near Shogun. G&W Jewelers, Milltown, will pay cash for guests' unwanted gold jewelry. In addition...
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Reading and math partners to aid youth
      Adult volunteers are sought for the Reading Partners and Math Partners summer programs at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza.
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Dinner proceeds to fight breast cancer
      A benefit Pasta Dinner for Breast Cancer is set for 4:30-8:30 p.m. June 6 at the Jamesburg Fire Department, 82 W. Railroad Ave. The menu will include spaghetti or penne pasta with alfredo/vodka sauces. Takeouts will be available.
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Donations needed for pet-shelter Yard Sale
      Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold a Giant Yard Sale 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. June 7 in the center's parking lot. Donations of items for the sale will be accepted at the shelter 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 5 and 6 only.
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