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      Bulletin Board February 9, 2012  RSS feed
      Auxiliary to host Boardwalk Party
           The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post No. 25 will sponsor an Over the Hump to Summer Boardwalk Party 6-10 p.m. Feb. 18 at the post home, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown, Donation is $15 per person and includes food, soda and water. A $5 wristband will be available for beer and wine. Live entertainment will be provided by The Brue Crew.
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      Adult actors, singers invited to audition
           Bimah Players Community Theater is seeking adult actors and singers of all ages for “Ever Since Adam,” a readers’ theater production featuring dramatizations of literature by Mark Twain and other classic writers as well as songs about relationships between men and women.
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      Bag of Books Sale ongoing at library
           The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library is holding its Bag of Books Sale through Feb. 25 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. For a cost of $3, shoppers may fill a grocery size plastic bag with as many books and movies as it will hold. Awide selection of adult fiction and nonfiction, children’s books and VHS movies is available. Some vinyl records also are offered for purchase.
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      Friday-Night Dinners continue at post home
           East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will host its next Friday- Night Dinner 6-8 p.m. Feb. 10 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road. The menu will feature chicken breast, stuffing, salad, vegetables, coffee, cake and more. Cost is $9 for eat-in or takeout meals. For more information, call 732-254- 9674 or log on to www.vfwpost133.org.
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      Dinner-Dance to aid Emanuel Cancer panel
           The Independent Order of Odd Fellows will sponsor a Dinner-Dance 7 p.m.-midnight Feb. 11 at East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 485 Cranbury Road. Proceeds will benefit the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, an organization that offers support and counseling for New Jersey families with children who have cancer.
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      Tickets on sale for Valentine’s Dance
           AValentine’s Day Big-Band Dance, featuring music by the Imperial Dance Band, is set for 7:30-11 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, across from the South River Public Library and the firehouse. Light refreshments will be served. The cost is $20 per person in advance, $25 per person at the door. To reserve, call Nina at 732-254-5862.
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      Tennessee Williams play coming to E.B.
           Playhouse 22 will present “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” by Tennessee Williams Feb. 10- 26, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m., at Playhouse 22, in the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road.
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      Fish-Fry Dinners coming to legion post
           American Legion Post No. 25 will host its annual Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 24-April 6, at the post home, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown.
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      Donors sought for Feb. 17 blood drive
           St. James Knights of Columbus Council No. 6336 will hold its annual blood drive 4- 8:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at the council hall, 83 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. Blood supplies are low due to weather, colds and the flu. Donors are needed. For more information, call Stan Slabinski at 732-521-2917.
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      Elder abuse to be topic at workshop
           A workshop titled “Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation in New Jersey” is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 15 at The Residence at Forsgate, 319 Forsgate Drive, Monroe. Guest speaker will be Fredrick P. Niemann of Hanlon Niemann. RSVP to 732-656-1000 or email diana.molimock@genesishcc.com. Seating is limited.
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      Spaces available at 4-H Craft Fair
           4-H of Middlesex County is looking for crafters and vendors of new items to take part in a Craft Fair set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 3 at the 4-H Center, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Registration fee is $30 per space; price includes an 8-foot table and two chairs. To reserve or for more information, call Mary Lou Conover at 732-251-3528.
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      Women’s group plans Feb. 15 dinner
           The Brunswick Women’s Connection, made up of women from the central New Jersey area, will host a dinner featuring the 2 ChicksWith Chocolate store, South River, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at The Chateau, 678 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.
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      Casino Night tickets, sponsorships offered
           The Immaculate Conception Fathers Club will sponsor its annual Casino Night 7-10 p.m. Feb. 25 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 include a stainless-steel barbecue, televisions, a surround-sound system and more.
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      Tickets available for trip to Atlantic City
           The Saints Peter and Paul Church Altar Society will sponsor a Feb. 23 bus trip to the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the church parking lot, Whitehead Avenue, South River. Cost is $30, with a $30 return in slot dollars upon arrival at the casino. Refreshments will be served on the bus.
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      Provident to raise funds for FoodBank
           The Provident Bank will once again hold a Deposit $1 of Hope fundraising drive at each of its branches Feb. 13-April 2 to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ).
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      ‘Self: Scape’ art exhibition at MCC
           An art exhibition, “Self: Scape,” is being held at the Middlesex County College Studio Theatre Gallery, on the college’s Edison campus, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., through March 8. The gallery is open weekdays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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      Library to ring in Pan-Asian New Year
           Asian dance, fashions and more will be showcased at the Pan-Asian Lunar New Year Celebration set for 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center.
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      AARP sets meeting, lottery presentation
           East BrunswickAARP Chapter No. 4855 will hold its next general meeting 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14 at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Ann Rivell, public information officer, New Jersey State Lottery, will offer a presentation titled “New Jersey Lottery: Where the Money Goes Tour.” Guests are welcome. For more information, call 732-238-5678.
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      Luncheon proceeds to support St. Peter’s
           Carrabba’s Italian Grill will sponsor a Buffet-Style Luncheon Feb. 19 at the Spotswood Firehouse, 495 Main St. Seatings are set for 1 and 2:30 p.m. Proceeds will support the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Irene’s damage at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Spotswood.
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      Project Graduation plans Comedy Night
           The Spotswood High School 2012 Project Graduation Committee will host a Comedy Night beginning at 5 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Stress Factory Comedy Club, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Tickets cost $35 each for a buffet dinner and the show; beverages are not included. Checks should be made payable to SHS Project Graduation. Seniors are welcome to attend.
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      S.R. GOP to celebrate at Red and White Ball
           The South River Republican Organization will hold its annual Red and White Ball 6-11 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Portuguese Fisherman Restaurant and Bar, 11 Jackson St., South River. Acocktail hour is set for 6 p.m. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m.
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      Fees to be waived at pet-adoption event
           The Sayreville PetAdoption Center (SPAC) will sponsor a Valentine’s Day Open House and Adoption Event noon-4 p.m. Feb. 11 and 12 at the shelter, 1400 Main St.
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      S.R. Relay for Life kickoff set for Feb. 12
           The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of South River will hold its Kick-Off Celebration 1 p.m. Feb. 12 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451, 31 Reid Street, South River. Individuals who would like to create a team or learn more about the Relay for Life event scheduled for noon-10 p.m. May 19 at Denny Stadium, South River, are welcome to attend.
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      Business-owner info session set for Feb. 17
           A free networking breakfast and information session to explore “The Five Biggest Business Owner Bloopers” is set for 8 a.m. Feb. 17 in the B School at the Merrill Lynch office, 197 Route 18 south, Suite 305, East Brunswick. To register or for more information, call 732-214-3582.
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      ‘Abraham Lincoln’ to appear at library
           The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will host “President Abraham Lincoln” (played by Robert Costello) and his entourage 7 p.m. Feb. 16 in the social room at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. “The president” will speak on his life and times. Refreshments will be served. All are invited to attend the event.
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      Youngsters invited to free-throw tourney
           The South River Police Department’s annual Basketball Free-Throw Tournament for all school-age South River youngsters is set for 9 a.m. Feb. 18 in the South River Middle School gymnasium, Montgomery Street. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in each of six age categories and to the overall champion.
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      Hadassah to host Card, Game Luncheon
           TheAlisa Chapter of Hadassah will hold a Card and Game Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Greenbriar at Whittingham Ballroom, Monroe. Couvert is $26 per person. Lunch, provided by Lox, Stock and Deli, will include sloppy joe sandwiches, beverages, salads and desserts. The event is open to all.
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      Event at Friday’s to aid OLOL School
           Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will sponsor a Benefit Day fundraiser from 11 a.m. Feb. 16 to 2 a.m. Feb. 17 at T.G.I. 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 donation to count.
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      Gold-Buying Event scheduled for Feb. 11
           The St. Stanislaus Kostka Rosary Altar Society and National Estate Jewelers will sponsor a Charity Gold-Buying Event 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 11 in the cafeteria at St. Stan’s, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville.
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      fundraisers •••
           Feb. 9-25 • Bag of Books Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library, at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. For a cost of $3, shoppers may fill a grocery-size plastic bag with as many books and movies as it will hold. Adult fiction and nonfiction, children’s books, VHS movies, some vinyl records available.
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      Singer/ventriloquist to appear in Monroe
           The Greenbriar at Whittingham adult community, Monroe, will present singer/ventriloquist Michael Minor in a performance set for 8 p.m. Feb. 18 in the new auditorium at Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. The evening also will feature comedian Sherry Davey. Tickets cost $15 per person. To reserve, call 609-395-0404, ext. 220 or 221, or visit the Greenbriar clubhouse.
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      Fall prevention to be topic of Feb. 15 talk
           Fox Rehabilitation will present a lecture titled “Stand Tall, Don’t Fall! Five Steps to Fall Prevention” beginning at noon Feb. 15 at Waterside Villas, 1 Overlook Drive.
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      Vendor, crafter space open at March 2 event
           Vendors and crafters are welcome at the Paws for Success Craft/Vendor Night set for 6:30-10 p.m. March 2 at Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane, East Brunswick. Paws for Success is a program designed to reward Hammarskjold students who represent one of the four schoolwide goals or “paws” for success: Be Safe; Be Respectful; Be Responsible; Be Ready to Learn.
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      District accepting preschool requests
           The East Brunswick School District offers a general-education inclusive preschool program, housed at Irwin, Lawrence Brook and Memorial schools and open to 3- and 4- year-old children who live in East Brunswick. Youngsters must be 3 years old by Oct. 31, 2012, and not age eligible for kindergarten (5 years old by Oct. 31, 2012). Children must be toilet-trained to attend.
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      Shopping fundraiser to aid Special Strides
           A Valentine’s fundraiser to benefit the Special Strides riding program for children with disabilities, Monroe, is set for 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 10, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 11, at Hope & Dawn Boutique, 253 Route 18 south, East Brunswick, in the Voi Salon Shopping Center.
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      Zumba fundraiser to benefit drama club
           The East Brunswick High School (EBHS) Drama Club Performing Arts ParentsAssociation (PAPA) will hold a Zumba Fundraiser 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 in the lower gym at the high school, 380 Cranbury Road. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The event will be facilitated by an official instructor from FiestaFit.
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      Holistic Mentorship Network open house
           Holistic and medical practitioners and interested community members are invited to the first open house and chapter meeting for the Middlesex County Chapter of Holistic Mentorship Network, to be held 7-9 p.m. March 13. The meeting will be held at Cha Cha Gifts, 1300 Livingston Ave., North Brunswick. The event is free, but reservations are requested; call 732-794-5494.
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      Columbiettes, knights to offer Lenten meals
           Our Lady of Victory Columbiettes and Knights of Columbus will host Lenten Fish- Fry Dinners 4:30-7 p.m. on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, and six consecutive Fridays, March 2-April 6, at the Knights of Columbus Victorian Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville.
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      Event at Camillo’s will support SPAC
           Camillo’s Restaurant and Pizza, 31 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville, will host a Fundraising Week to benefit Sayreville Pet Adoption Center (SPAC) 4-10 p.m. Feb. 20- 23.
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      Oldies Dance on tap for Feb. 17 at Knights
           The next Knights of Columbus monthly Rock ’n’ Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. Feb. 17 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 oldies.
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      Casting call Feb. 10 at Woodbridge Mall
           The American Heart Association is inviting New Jersey women from all walks of life to share their story at a free Go Red For Women Connect Casting Call on Friday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Macy’s wing at the Woodbridge Center Mall.
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