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Due to the generosity of individuals, community volunteer groups, local businesses, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownie troops, the public schools, churches, religious organizations and various other civic organizations, the township of East Brunswick recently arranged for more than 120 families and senior citizens in the community to receive Thanksgiving food baskets. More ... The Monroe Township Library is offering MyLibraryDV, a video-on-demand service created by Recorded Books, which allows Monroe Township Library cardholders to download free movies directly onto their home computers using their broadband Internet connection. More ... First Rehab, 404 Main St., Suite A, Spotswood, is collecting nonperishable food items through Dec. 19. Donated food will benefit families in Spotswood, Jamesburg, Monroe, Milltown, East Brunswick and Helmetta. Contributions for the food drive may be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 18, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 19. More ... The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (ages 40-plus) will hold its annual Hanukkah party at 1 p.m. Dec. 28 at a member's home in Holmdel. The event will feature a kosher deli luncheon and a gift exchange. Participants should bring a wrapped gift costing $10 or more. More ... Chabad House of Monroe, 4 Kelly Court, will offer a variety of Hanukkah events. The synagogue's annual Hanukkah Party is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at Chabad House. The event will feature a Chinese buffet. To reserve a space, call 609-409- 1000. More ... The Drama Club at Appleby School, Spotswood, is sponsoring a fundraiser through Dec. 24 at Allegiance Garden Center, 104 Main St., Helmetta. Supporters must present a fundraiser coupon when making a holiday purchase. The store will then donate 10 percent of each supporter's sale to the drama club. More ... The St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church Parish Life Committee will sponsor a Breakfast With Santa 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 21 at St. Mary's School, 30 Jackson St., South River. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee. More ... The tenth annual Torah Links Hanukkah Extravaganza will take place at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 23 at Churchill Junior High School, 18 Norton Road, East Brunswick. Guests should use the cafeteria entrance. More ... Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold a meeting 1-4 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature discussion, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. All are welcome to attend. More ... Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., will hold its annual Hanukkah Party beginning at 3 p.m. Dec. 28. The festivities will feature a menorah lighting, latkes and entertainment by the Matzoh Balls and the G'esher L'Kesher Theatre Troupe. More ... First Rehab, 404 Main St., Suite A, Spotswood, is collecting nonperishable food items through Dec. 19. Donated food will benefit families in Spotswood, Jamesburg, Monroe, Milltown, East Brunswick and Helmetta. Contributions for the food drive may be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 18, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 19. More ... Chabad Jewish Center, 261 Gravel Hill Road, Monroe, will sponsor several upcoming holiday programs. A Grand Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah Party will take place at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at the center. The event will feature dignitaries, an Ed Goldberg klezmer solo, doughnuts, latkes, hot cocoa, children's crafts and more. For more information, call 732-656-1616. More ... Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor a Bariatric Weight-Loss Support Group meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 18 in Centennial Hall at the hospital's Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave.T he meeting is designed for individuals who have had weight-loss surgery, are contemplating weight-loss surgery or are trying to maintain a healthy weight. More ... Dec. 18, ongoing • Adopt-A-Family, sponsored by the South River Elementary/Primary School PTA, to make the holiday season more enjoyable for disadvantaged children in South River. Seeking monetary donations, new clothing, new toys, food. Call Debbie Zemann at 732-390-0678 or Donna Geesey at 732-390-8202. More ... New Brunswick City Market will present free horse-drawn holiday carriage rides leaving 6-9 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20 from the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2 Albany St., or from The Heldrich, 10 Livingston Ave. The public is invited. Carriages will take participants on nostalgic rides through decorated downtown streets. More ... Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will hold a New Year's Eve Party from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The event will feature hors d'oeuvres, a buffet dinner, music by Doze 2 Guyz, an open bar, a champagne toast and party hats and noisemakers. More ... Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge, 30 Madison Gardens, will sponsor two upcoming events. Teen Club Bowling is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 22 at AMF Strathmore Lanes, 1061 Route 34, Aberdeen. Admission is $10, with games, bowling shoes, pizza and soda included. More ... PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Above: Santa Claus arrives by fire engine to give out treats during Jamesburg's annual tree lighting and holiday singing event Dec. 10 at Veterans Park. The Grace M. Breckwedel School band and the Jamesburg Library Young Singers performed at the event. Right: Members of the middle school band perform. More ... American Legion Post No. 253 will hold a New Year's Eve party at the post home, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood. The event will feature an open bar, a buffet, music, hats and noisemakers. Cost is $35 per person, advance tickets only. More ... |
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