EBYACP to hold July 18 car wash
      The East Brunswick Young Adult Charity Players (EBYACP) will sponsor a car wash 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18 at East Brunswick High School, 380 Cranbury Road. The cost is $5 for cars, and $8 for vans and similar vehicles. The group will perform an original musical, "Camp Showbiz," July 31-Aug. 2 at ...
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Online tools to be focus of job workshop
      "The Three R's of Job Hunting: Résumés, Resources and Research" is set for 10:30 a.m. July 24 and 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Each hour-long session will focus on the online job-hunting resources available to library cardholders.
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Students invited to enrichment program
      A Summer Reading Enrichment Program for students in grades 3, 4 and 5 is planned for 7-8 p.m. on Thursdays, July 16- Aug. 13, at the Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue. Signups are still being accepted.
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Office on Aging sets arthritis program
      Manuel Banzon, M.D., of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold and Monroe, will offer a presentation titled "Nonsurgical Treatment of Knee and Hip Arthritis" at 3 p.m. July 23 at the Spotswood Office on Aging, 1 Arlington Ave.
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Theatre junior troupe will present 'Joseph'
      The Main Street Theatre Company Junior Branch will perform the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock-opera "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Junior Version" at 8 p.m. July 17, 18 and 24, 2 and 8 p.m. July 25, and 2 p.m.
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Sonny Kenn Band to perform in E.B.
      The East Brunswick Division of Recreation and Community Services will present the Sonny Kenn Band in a jazz and blues concert set for 7 p.m. July 23 on the lawn at the CommunityArts Center, Dunhams Corner and Cranbury roads, East Brunswick. Guests should bring lawn chairs. Admission is free of ch...
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Community invited to dance to the oldies
      A Rock 'N'Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8- 11 p.m. July 17 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature a 50/50, door prizes and music by a DJ. Dances are held monthly. Admission is $9 per person and includes soda, coffee and cake. Couples and sing...
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Jamesburg church sets vacation Bible school
      The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, 175 Gatzmer Ave., will hold a vacation Bible school 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 3-7. This year's theme will be "Camp Edge." Youngsters ages 4-12 will learn Bible lessons through stories, songs and crafts. A picnic for the children to share with their families what they ...
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Mr. Ray to appear at swim-team fundraiser
      The Village Swim Club, Tower Center Boulevard, East Brunswick, will sponsor an afternoon of swimming and singing with children's entertainer Mr. Ray beginning at 1 p.m. July 19. Gates will open at noon. The event is open to the public.
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AARP offers trip to Charleston, Savannah
      AARP Chapter No. 4854, Old Bridge, will sponsor an Oct. 4-10 trip to Savannah, Ga., Beaufort, S.C., and Charleston, S.C. Cost of the six-night excursion is $525 per person, double occupancy. Price includes motor-coach transportation, lodging, 10 meals, guided tours of Savannah and Charleston and ...
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Federation to honor members Aug. 16
      The Ponds, Rossmoor and Concordia divisions of the Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County have announced the honorees for their annual brunch 10:30 a.m. Aug. 16 at Classical Caterers of Congregation B'nai Tikvah, Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick.
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Sayre Woods to offer vacation Bible school
      Sayre Woods Bible Church, Route 9, Old Bridge, will host a vacation Bible school 9 a.m.-noon, July 20-24. Youngsters entering first-sixth grades are invited to attend. This year's theme will be "Crocodile Dock." Classes are free of charge; however, registration is required.
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Patrons may rate library books, movies
      Spotswood Public Library adult cardholders ages 14 and above are invited to participate in the library's Summer Stars Get Creative program continuing through Aug. 17. Participants may review a library book, video, CD, audiobook or magazine article, and give each reviewed item a ranking of one-fiv...
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Budgerigar/Parakeet Show set in Monroe
      The Tri-State Budgerigar Society will sponsor its 19th annual Budgerigar/Parakeet Show from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 18 at Knights of Columbus Hall, 83 E. Lincoln Ave., Monroe. Registration will close at 10 a.m. Judging will follow.
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Vendor space open at Monroe Country Fair
      Vendors are sought for the 21st annual Monroe Township Country Fair set for Sept. 13 at Thompson Park, Perrineville Road. Rain date is Sept. 27. The event is sponsored by the Monroe Township Recreation Department and the Monroe Township Mother's Club.
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Garage/Yard Sale planned at church
      New Hope Church of God, 1004 Old York Road, East Windsor, will hold a Garage/Yard Sale 8 a.m.- noon July 18. The community is invited to attend. For more information, call 609-448-9424.
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Ladies auxiliary to sponsor car wash
      The American Legion Post No. 253 Ladies Auxiliary will hold a car wash beginning at 10 a.m. July 19 outside the post home, Devoe Avenue, Spotswood. For more information, call 732-251-1030.
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Golf outing to benefit scholarship program
      The seventh annual Monroe Township Hoops Golf Outing to benefit the Ryan Walp-D.J. Blish-Joe Kunigonis Scholarship Fund is planned for July 27 at Concordia Golf Course, Monroe. Registration will begin at noon. Shotgun start is set for 1 p.m.
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Vendor space open at indoor flea markets
      Vendors are sought for the Saint Mary Church Indoor Flea Market set for 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month beginning Aug. 8 in the cafeteria at St. Mary's School, Stevens Avenue, South Amboy. Rental cost is $15 per table. Parking is available in the school's private lo...
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Clearance sale to benefit Zimmerli
      The Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum Store, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick, is holding a summer clearance sale through July 31. The event will feature many handcrafted gifts suitable for all ages.
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Book Sale to benefit exhibits, programs
      The East Brunswick Museum Corporation will host its second annual Book Sale 1:30- 4 p.m. July 18 and 19 at the museum, 16 Maple St., in the Historic Village of Old Bridge, at the intersection of Main and Kossman streets and Old Bridge Turnpike, East Brunswick.
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Mother-child craft on agenda at MOMS
      The MOMS Club of the East Brunswick Area will hold its monthly business meeting at 10 a.m. July 23. A representative from Lakeshore Learning will lead children and mothers in a summer-themed craft. Interested moms are invited to attend.
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Food, energy to be topics at presentation
      Holistic health counselor Sandra Hoedemaker will offer a presentation 7-8 p.m. July 22 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Audience members will learn about the foods they should eat and the foods they should avoid if they want to increase their energy and how lifesty...
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Vacation Bible school set at Baptist church
      "Faithfinders: Mission Possible Good News Clues Power Lab" will be the theme of a vacation Bible school set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 17 and 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 18 and 19 at Old Bridge Baptist Church, 21 Kossman St., East Brunswick.
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SWMHS class of 1979 sets two-day reunion
      The Sayreville War Memorial High School class of 1979 will hold 30th reunion activities beginning at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at The Channel Club, 1 Channel Drive, Monmouth Beach, and 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Buddies Tavern, 277 Johnson's Lane, Parlin section of Sayreville.
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ARF accepts entries for pet photo contest
      Animal Rescue Force (ARF), East Brunswick, is sponsoring a pet photo contest for this year's Middlesex County Fair, to be held from Aug. 3-9. Those interested may send a nonreturnable photo, either 3- by-5 or 4-by-6, along with a $5 entry fee per photo to ARF, P.O. Box 418, East Brunswick, NJ, 08...
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Baptist church slates Aug. 3-7 VBS
      Tabernacle Baptist Church invites all children ages 4-11 to become treasure seekers at its summer vacation Bible school, "Adventure of the Treasure Seekers: Exploring God's Promises," 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Aug. 3-7 at the church, 130 Main St., South River.
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Station Manager featured in Radio Ink
      Greater Media Inc., Boston, announces that Nancy McKinley, station manager of Morris County's WDHA-FM and WMTRAM, was recently featured in Radio Ink Magazine's Most Influential Women in Radio special issue. McKinley was named among the "Women to Watch" in 2009.
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Youngsters invited to 'Bugs of Blackwood'
      Piccirillo Sciencetelling will present "The Bugs of Blackwood" at 1 p.m. July 22 MST at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The program, which is open to children ages 4 and up accompanied by an adult, will tell the story of Benjamin the Bug who has been accidentally bro...
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'Under Same Moon' next up at library fest
      The 2009 Summer International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will continue on July 21 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of the Mexican drama "Under the Same Moon." The 2007 movie, which is rated PG-13, was directed by Patricia Riggen.
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Participants sought for Top Dog Contest
      The South River Board of Health will hold its first Top Dog Contest on Aug. 4 as part of National Night Out in the South River High School parking lot, Montgomery Street. Sign in is set for 6 p.m. The dog show will take place 7-8 p.m. Awards and prizes will be given out at 9 p.m.
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Public invited to shelter Kitten Shower
      Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., Sayreville, will host its third annual Kitten Shower 12:30-4:30 p.m. July 18. Admission is free of charge, but guests are asked to bring a can of kitten/cat food, dry kitten food or KMR kitten milk for the "wishing well.
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New website launched by Brain Injury Assoc.
      A Brain Injury Association of New Jersey has launched a new website, NJteen- Driving.com, to help increase awareness and educate parents about the risks associated with teen driving.
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Free summer concerts set at county parks
      The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders free summer concert series will continue with upcoming performances in four county parks. All concerts are free of charge and open to the public.
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