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      Bulletin Board February 14, 2008  RSS feed
      Estate, federal taxes to be topics at seminar
            The New Jersey State Bar Foundation will offer a free seminar on estate and federal income tax from 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the New Jersey Law Center, One Constitution Square, off Ryders Lane, New Brunswick.
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      Sounds of Broadway to be heard at library
            The Saturday Concert Series at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will continue at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 with "Give My Regards to Broadway" featuring keyboardist Dave Schlossberg.
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      Bariatric weight-loss support group to meet
            Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor a Bariatric Weight-Loss Support Group meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. on Feb. 21 in Centennial Hall at the hospital's Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. The meeting is designed for individuals who have had weight-loss surgery, are contemplating weight-loss surgery or are simply trying to maintain a healthy weight.
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      Cocktail party proceeds to aid food-pantry fund
            ATaste of Jamesburg Cocktail Party to benefit the Deacons Food Cupboard Building Fund is set for 6-10 p.m. on Feb. 16 at Jamesburg Knights of Columbus Hall, LincolnAvenue. The event is sponsored by the Jamesburg Democratic Club.
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      Registration under way for 'Sweetheart CPR'
            The American Red Cross of Central New Jersey and Rutgers Recreation will hold a "Sweetheart CPR" (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) class from 1:30-5:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 at the College Avenue Gym, Rutgers University, New Brunswick. The adult CPR course will offer up to 200 individuals the opportunity to learn the life-saving skill.
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      Artists sought for E.B. Fine Arts Festival
            The East Brunswick Arts Commission and the Visual Arts Celebration Committee will sponsor the sixth annual FineArts Festival, an outdoor juried show and sale of fine art and handmade crafts, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 7 at the East Brunswick municipal complex, Jean Walling Civic Center. Rain date is June 8.
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      Couples invited to marriage conference
            An "Understanding the Love of Your Life" marriage conference will be held Feb. 15 and 16 at Sayre Woods Bible Church, 2290 Route 9, Old Bridge. The conference is designed to help couples understand their unique differences in order to better relate and communicate with one another.
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      Tickets on sale for Elks Fabulous '50s gala
            East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will sponsor a Fabulous '50s Festival from 7 p.m. to midnight on Feb. 16 at the lodge, Oakmont Avenue. Snow date is March 2. The fundraiser will star Bill Turner and the Blue Smoke Band, with Joe Inacio as Elvis. A buffet, tap beer, wine and soda will be provided.
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      Octagon Club to conduct Spring/Easter Food Drive
            The Spotswood High School Octagon Community Service Club will hold a Spring/Easter Food Drive to benefit the Spotswood Food Bank. The pantry, which is operated by the Spotswood Senior Center and St. Peter's Church, Spotswood, helps to feed 85 local needy families and senior couples every month.
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      American flags available for purchase at Elks
            Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, 74W. Railroad Ave., is sponsoring a Flag Sale during its Friday-night Fish Fries through March 21 and continuing through Flag Day, June 14. 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 for proper disposition.
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      College students to offer free tax-preparation help
            Students from the Democracy House service-learning program at Middlesex County College, Edison, will be available during tax season to assist members of the public in preparing their tax returns. The assistance, by appointment only,will be offered from noon to 5 p.m. on Fridays, noon to 3 p.m. on Saturdays through April 12 at the New Brunswick Center, 140 New St.
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      E.B. Community Day planned for March 2
            The township of East Brunswick will sponsor the 19th annual East Brunswick Community Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 2 at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick.
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      S.R.-E.B. Rotary slates meetings and programs
            The South River-East Brunswick Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesdays at the East Brunswick Chateau, Cranbury Road. Lunch cost is $15 per person. The schedule of upcoming programs is as follows: • Feb.
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      Drama club seeking donations for yard sale
            The Appleby School Drama Club will hold a Huge Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 29 at Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road. Donations for the sale are needed. For donation information, call B. Cottrell at (732) 723-2213 or e-mail bcottrell@ spotswood.k12.nj.us.
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      Milltown recreation offers trips to NYC, programs
            The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor a variety of upcoming events. All trips and programs are open to residents and nonresidents. Adult fitness classes will begin on March 24. The eightweek program will include day and evening classes including circuit boot camp, cardio/tone, yoga and Pilates. Call for times and fees.
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      Residents invited to Feb. 16 nature walk
            The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP)will offer a nature walk beginning at 1 p.m. on Feb. 16 in Colonial Park, Franklin, Somerset County. Rain/snowtime and datewill be 10 a.m. on Feb. 17. Brian Racin, tree expert and chairman, Nature Walks Committee, will guide the walk.
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      Environmental education to be topic at meeting
            The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership will hold its next membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Milltown Senior Center, 60 Violet Terrace. Annual reports for 2007 will be presented. Around-table discussion titled "Effective Environmental Education" will follow.
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      Children's theatre workshop set to begin
            TheMonroe TownshipChildren's Theatre Workshopwill be held from9:30 a.m. to noon starting Feb. 23 at the Monroe Township Community Center, 120Monmouth Road. The program is open to boys and girls ages 6 and older. Class dates are Feb.
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      Spotswood Knights plans Lenten Fish Fries
            Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907 will host its annual Lenten Fish Fry dinners from 5-8 p.m. on Fridays through March 21 (Good Friday), at the council home, 30 CrescentAve., Spotswood. There will be no fish fry on Feb. 29.
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      Ice-hockey program needs parents' support
            A general-information meeting was held recently at East Brunswick High School (EBHS) to discuss the possibility of forming an ice-hockey programat the school. The programmay have to rely on parent funding for its inaugural season.Alist of interested parents and their children's names and ages is sought.
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      Tickets available for Breakfast With Bunny
            The Immaculate Conception Fathers Clubwill host its annual BreakfastWith the Easter Bunny from9 a.m. to noon onMarch 9 in the ImmaculateConception School cafeteria, 23Manalapan Road, Spotswood. A buffet breakfast will be served. Activities will include arts and crafts, photos with theEasterBunny and twoEaster-egg hunts.
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      Prospective Eagle Scout, troop to hold blood drive
            AnEagle Scout ProjectBloodDrive, sponsored by Chris Selover and Boy Scout Troop No. 33,Milltown, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 24 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 233 N.Main St.,Milltown. For an appointment, sign up online at www.pleasegiveblood.org/donate (use sponsor code 13273) or call Chris at (732) 253- 7992.
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      Donors sought for Monroe PTA blood drive
            The Barclay Brook/Brookside PTA, Monroe, will host its fifth annual blood drive, in conjunction with the Blood Center of New Jersey, from 2-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the gym at Barclay Brook School, 358 Buckelew Ave. Child care and homemade treats will be provided.
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      Fitness-class registration under way in Monroe
            The Monroe Township Recreation Department is offering a variety of exercise and fitness programs forMonroe residents. Classes are open to Monroe residents only; a $5 township identification cardmust be purchased prior to registration at the Monroe Community Center, 120Monmouth Road. Classes are held at the Academy Learning Center, 145 Matchaponix Ave., Monroe.
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      Crafters and vendors needed for March 8 show
            Crafters and vendors are sought for the St. Thomas the Apostle HSA annual Spring Crafts andMore Showset for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 8 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south,OldBridge.Rental tables are available at a cost of $15 or $30.
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      Fundraisers
            Feb. 14 • TGIF Night, sponsored by the Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) Bombers bowling team, 5-9 p.m., at TGI Friday's, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Supporters should tell their servers they are there to support the SWMHS bowling team. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each bill (excluding alcohol) to the team.
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      EBJC schedule to feature events, simulcasts, gala
            A variety of upcoming events are planned at the East Brunswick Jewish Center (EBJC), 511 Ryders Lane. The schedule is as follows: • Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m.
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      Kits available for school board hopefuls
            The deadline for filing nominating petitions to appear on the ballot for positions on the Milltown Board of Education is 4 p.m. on Feb. 29. The school board election will take place on April 15. Prospective board candidates must obtain a School Board Candidate Kit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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      Church offers babka, pierogi, blintz, chrusciki
            St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek Orthodox Church,Whitehead Avenue, South River, is taking advance orders for its seventh annual Easter Bake Sale. Babka, pierogi, blintzes and chrusciki are available for purchase. Food pickup is scheduled for 3-7 p.m. on March 20 at the church.
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      Acoustic guitars sought for Ugandan children
            Adrive for acoustic guitars for the children at Mbiriizi Primary School, Uganda, has been launched by the nonprofit Sylvia's Children, Holmdel. The nonprofit's founder, Sylvia Allen, visited the school in 2007 with her children Tony and Michele and other volunteers. Tony taught and enthralled the children with music lessons.
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      Adult aerobics, fitness classes to begin Feb. 19
            South River Parks and Recreation will offer "AdultAerobics" and "Men's Fitness" classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays for eight weeks beginning Feb. 19 in the South River Elementary School/Middle School auxiliary gym, Johnson Place. Ladies sessions are set for 7-8 p.m. Men will attend from 8-9 p.m.
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      Frost PTA schedules Tricky Tray at EBHS
            The Frost Elementary School PTA will sponsor its third annual Tricky Tray fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the cafeteria at East Brunswick High School (EBHS), 380 Cranbury Road. Numbers will be called beginning at 7:30 p.m.
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      Sociable Singles to meet on Feb. 24 in Monroe
            Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold a meeting from 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 24 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 CornellAve. The gathering will feature entertainment, discussions, socializing and refreshments.Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call (609) 655-5137.
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      Dancing to the oldies slated at Knights hall
            A Rock 'N' Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. on Feb. 15 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 sounds of the '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s.
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      Parents and educators to learn teamwork skills
            The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) and the East Brunswick, Jamesburg, Milltown and Old Bridge school districts will sponsor a workshop titled "Parent/Professional Collaboration" from 7-8 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Churchill Junior High School, 18 Norton Road, East Brunswick.
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      OLV Columbiettes to honor past president
            Our Lady of Victory (OLV) Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 Columbiettes will honor most recent Past President Arleen Morey at its annual Past Presidents Dinner-Dance beginning at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the Knights of Columbus Victorian Hall, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Tickets cost $20 per person.
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      Office on Aging offers classes and programs
            The South RiverOffice onAging, 55 Reid St., offers a variety of activities from10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. The office will be closed Feb. 18 in observance of Presidents Day. The event schedule is as follows: • Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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