B'nai B'rith couples plan holiday party
      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.
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Family New Year's Eve gala
      The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, 175 Gatzmer Ave., will present A First-Night Celebration on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, beginning at 7 p.m. with a prayer service and continuing from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with festivities in the church's fellowship hall.
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Story-time signups planned at library
      In-person registration will begin on Jan. 5 for winter story times at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. Telephone and in-person registration will be accepted beginning Jan. 6. "Toddler Time," open to children ages 18-35 months accompanied by an adult, is set for 11-11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 1-1:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
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Tickets available for New Year's Eve gala
      Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., will sponsor a New Year's Eve Party beginning at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at the temple. The event will feature dancing to the sounds of Sky High Entertainment.
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Hospital to sponsor HIV group meetings
      Raritan Bay Medical Center will hold an HIV support group meeting on Dec. 29 at the hospital's Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Individuals diagnosed with or caring for someone coping with HIV are welcome to attend. Registration is required.
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Chabad Center sets Menorah lightings
      Chabad Jewish Center, 261 Gravel Hill Road, Monroe, will continue its menorah lightings at 6 p.m. Dec. 27 at Franklin Plaza and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 25 at Jamesburg Triangle Park.
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Exotic animal show scheduled at library
      Outragehisss Pets will return to the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, with its "kid-friendly" exotic animal program at 1 p.m. Dec. 30. The audience will be introduced to each animal, generally one at a time, held by its handler.
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Chabad House sets Hanukkah festivities
      Chabad House of Monroe, 4 Kelly Court, will offer a Hanukkah Wonderland at 11 a.m. Dec. 26 in the cafeteria at Stop & Shop in the Concordia Shopping Center. Guests are invited to meet Judah Maccabee, see how olive oil is made and eat free doughnuts. There will be entertainment for all ages.
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J'burg Elks to host New Year's Eve party
      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.
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Students to bowl for children with cancer
      High school students throughout New Jersey are invited to take part in the third annual Prodigal Foundation Inc. High School Masters Bowling Tournament benefit set for 12:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Woodbridge Bowling Center, 346 Main St. Proceeds from the event will aid children affected by cancer.
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Legion to celebrate at New Year's Eve party
      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.
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Theater sets tryouts for 'Table Manners'
      Auditions for the upcoming Circle Players production of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy "Table Manners" will be held at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 and 8, at the Circle Theatre, 416 Victoria Ave., Piscataway. All roles open. Performers should have skill with a British dialect.
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Tickets on sale for Elks' New Year's Eve
      East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will hold a New Year's Eve Party from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31 at the lodge, 21-B Oakmont Ave. Cost is $45 per person and includes an open bar, DJ entertainment, a 7-8 p.m. cocktail hour, a formal buffet beginning at 8 p.m.
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Plays-in-the-Park sets 'Joseph' at State
      The 14th annual Middlesex County Plays-in-the-Park holiday production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" will be presented at 7 p.m. on Dec. 26, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 27, and 2 p.m. Dec. 28 at the State Theatre, Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick.
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Alzheimer's panel sets caregiver support
      The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, will offer several upcoming caregiver support-group meetings in Middlesex County. The schedule is as follows: • Jan. 3 at 10:30 a.m.
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