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      Bulletin Board October 8, 2009  RSS feed
      Frost PTA to sponsor Fall Clothing Drive
            The Frost School PTA will hold a Fall Clothing Drive 8:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 17 at the school, 65 Frost Ave., East Brunswick. Wearable and usable clothing, shoes, belts and handbags will be collected. Linens, such as bedding, curtains and towels, also will be accepted.
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      Candidate sought for Board of Education
            An individual is sought to fill an unexpired seat on the Milltown Board of Education. The term was vacated by Scott Johnkins, who resigned.
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      Tickets available for Comedy Night Out
            The Monroe Education Foundation will host a Comedy Night Out for adults beginning at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. The show will run approximately two hours and feature three comedians; scheduled lineup is subject to change.
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      Jamesburg Library offering yoga classes
            The Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue, hosts yoga lessons at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Focus is on breathing and balance. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat. Fee is $10 for each one-hour session, $51 for six weeks.
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      DECA Car Show to roar into Monroe
            The seventh annual Monroe Township High School DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) Car Show to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 11 in the high school parking lot, 1629 PerrinevilleRoad. Registration will begin at 9 a.m.
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      Registration ongoing for E.B. Road Races
            The 32nd annual East Brunswick Road Races, featuring the running of the Kids Dashes, the 5K Race, the 10K Race and the 1-Mile Fun Run/Fitness Walk, is set for Oct. 18 at Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center, Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. Advance registration is going on. Race-day registration will begin at 11 a.m.
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      Comedy Night on tap at Spotswood VFW
            Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4589 and its auxiliaries will hold a Comedy Night at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at the post home, 33 Daniel Road, Spotswood. The event will feature the comedy show, music, food and refreshments. Tickets cost $25 per person. Proceeds will be used to help support veterans.
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      Yard/Bake/Mum Sale scheduled at library
            The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will sponsor a Yard/Bake/Mum Sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10 in front of the Jamesburg Library, Gatzmer Avenue. The sale will be held in conjunction with the Jamesburg Townwide Yard Sale.
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      Event at Friday's will benefit OLOL
            Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will host a Proceeds Night fundraiser 5-9 p.m. Oct. 22 at TGI 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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      PTA to sponsor Oct. 17 flu clinic
            The South River Primary School PTA will hold a flu clinic, "Let's Fight Flu Together," 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 17 in the multipurpose room at the school, 22 David St.
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      Tickets on sale for library jazz concert
            The Monroe Township Library annual Jazz Event is planned for 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The evening of music, which is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library, will feature pianist John Bianculli, vocalist Deb Lyons and percussionist Tom Baker.
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      Rummage Sale on tap at temple
            The East Brunswick Jewish Center Sisterhood will sponsor a Rummage Sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18 in the ballroom at the synagogue, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. For more information, call 732-257-7070.
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      Church to sponsor Oct. 17 Garage Sale
            The First Reformed Church of South River, 40 Thomas St., will hold a Garage Sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 17. For more information, call 732-257-1994.
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      Tricky Tray to raise funds for mission trip
            The Senior Youth Group of St. Paul's Church will host a Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in St. Paul's Social Hall, Lakewood Avenue, Milltown. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $10 each. Proceeds will benefit the group's upcoming mission trip to Raleigh, N.C.
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      Catholic Women to sponsor Coat Drive
            The Council of Catholic Women, Church of the Sacred Heart, 531 WashingtonAve., South Amboy, will sponsor a Coat Drive Oct. 17 and 18 to benefit the Rescue Mission of Trenton. Coats may be dropped off at the front entrance to the church or across the street in the bin.
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      Youngsters invited to creative-writing class
            Kelsea Schimmel of Monroe will teach a creative-writing class to third- and fourthgraders 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 21 and 28 at the Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue. The class is part of Kelsea's Girl Scout Silver Project.
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      Junior youth group to sponsor food drive
            The Spotswood Reformed Church Junior Youth Group will hold a Drive-Thru Food Collection for CUP, the local food bank, noon-3 p.m. Oct. 18 in the church parking lot, 429 Main St. Boxed goods and canned goods (check expiration dates) and fresh vegetables will be gratefully accepted.
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      Activities planned at senior center
            A variety of upcoming programs will be offered at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 1 Municipal Plaza, in the Monroe Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. For more information and to register for events, call the center at 732-521-6111, unless otherwise indicated.
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      Auxiliary president will visit VFW post
            The Clark-Moetz Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319 Women's Auxiliary will host an official visit by Donna Fojtlin, District 8 Auxiliary president, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. For more information, call Anita MacTaggart at 732-422-3412.
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      Milltown Dems plan Oct. 12 Pasta Feast
            The Milltown Democratic Organization will hold its annual Pasta Feast 4-7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Milltown Senior Citizens Center, Violet Terrace. Cost is $10 per person, $8 for seniors; children under age 12 will be admitted free of charge. For more information, call Joseph Pietanza at 908-705-1178.
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      Identity theft to be topic at meeting
            William C. Monks, a former FBI agent, will offer tips on reducing the risk of falling prey to identity theft at the next meeting of the Rotary Club of South River-East Brunswick set for 12:15 p.m. Oct. 14 at the East Brunswick Chateau, 678 Cranbury Road.
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      Main Street troupe to present 'Fiddler'
            The Main Street Theatre Company will stage its production of "Fiddler on the Roof" at 8 p.m. Oct. 17, 24 and 31 and 2 p.m. Oct. 18, 25 and Nov. 1 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The classic musical is based on the stories of Sholem Aleichem.
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      Soviet art photos on view at museum
            "Four Perspectives Through the Lens: Soviet Art Photography in 1970s-80s" will be on display through March 28 at the ZimmerliArtMuseum at Rutgers University, 71 Hamilton St., corner of George Street, on the Rutgers College Avenue campus, New Brunswick.
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      Marching-band event scheduled at MTHS
            The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) Marching Band/Color Guard will hold its third annual U.S. Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) Band Competition at 6 p.m. Oct. 17 on the football field at the high school, 1697 Perrineville Road. Gates will open at 5 p.m.
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      Event will celebrate O.B. Speedway history
            The Old Bridge Stadium Speedway second annual reunion is set for 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Oct. 10 at Crandall-Kossman American Legion Post No. 177, Emerson Street and Old Matawan Road, East Brunswick. The event, which is sponsored by the East Brunswick Museum and Legion Post No.
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      Nurses to provide screenings for seniors
            The Spotswood Office on Aging will introduce a new monthly senior-wellness program in conjunction with the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ). A VNACJ registered nurse will visit the center every month and offer free health screenings, medication-management assistance and health education.
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      Library story hours will begin Oct. 19
            Story hours for 3- and 4-year-olds are planned for 6:45-7:30 p.m. on Mondays beginning Oct. 19 at the Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue. In-person and telephone registration is being accepted. For more information or to register, call 732-521-0440.
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      Dinners continue at Italian-American Club
            The Sgt. John Basilone Italian-American Club will offer its next weekly Tuesday- Night Dinner at 6:15 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. The fresh-cooked homemade dinner will include vegetable soup, salad, Sicilian baked macaroni with meat sauce, dessert, coffee and tea.
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      School seeks vendors for Holiday Bazaar
            Madison Park School, Harvard Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge, is looking for vendors for its annual Holiday Bazaar set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Table-rental cost is $20. Space is limited. For more information and to reserve, call Julie at 732-588-5548 or email jul7478@optonline.net.
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      MAVIS sets Oct. 18 Spaghetti Dinner
            The Music Association for the Visually Impaired Students of New Jersey (MAVIS) will hold a Spaghetti Dinner 3- 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at Knights of Columbus Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Students will perform at the event.
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      Donors sought for Oct. 11 blood drive
            Nativity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 552 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will host a blood drive 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 11. The event is sponsored by New Jersey/ New York Blood Services. To register, log on to www.nativitylutheran. com. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call Kathleen at 732-846-6965.
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      Donations needed for PTA Clothing Drive
            The Chittick School PTA will sponsor a Fall Clothing Drive 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24, rain or shine, at the school, Flagler Street, East Brunswick. Donations may be dropped off curbside. All items must be in usable condition and packed in plastic bags.
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      Simchat Torah fest on tap in Monroe
            A Simchat Torah celebration is set for 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 10 at Chabad Jewish Center, 261 Gravel Hill Road, Monroe. Youngsters and adults are invited to take part in the traditional festivities including holiday services, a buffet dinner, L'chaim (for the adults) and singing and dancing.
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      Shoes sought for Afghani children
            Stephen O'Leary, a seventh-grade student at Immaculate Conception School, Spotswood, will sponsor an Oct. 17-25 drive to collect shoes and school supplies for needy children in Afghanistan. The project, inspired by a request posted on www.anysoldier.com by a U.S.
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      Tickets available for SEPTA fundraiser
            East Brunswick Special Education PTA (SEPTA) will celebrate Disability Awareness Month with a Breakfast Fundraiser set for 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Colonial Diner, Route 18, East Brunswick. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 3-10.
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      Participants sought for juried art show
            The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will sponsor its annual Juried Art Show Oct. 19-25 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Submissions of original paintings, sculptures, drawings, ceramics and other visual art forms are welcome. Artists should present their work noon-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 14 in the conference room at the library.
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      Tickets available for Spaghetti Dinner
            The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church will host an All-You-Can- Eat Spaghetti Dinner 5-7 p.m. Oct. 10 at the church, 429 Main St. Takeouts will be available after 4:30 p.m. The menu will include spaghetti with meat balls and sausage, tossed salad, bread, assorted beverages and desserts.
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      Participants sought for Oct. 17 golf event
            The Jamesburg Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Golf Outing Oct. 17 at the Concordia Golf Course, Monroe. Shotgun start is set for 1 p.m. A buffet dinner and drinks will follow in the knights hall, Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg.
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      MOMS schedules holiday open house
            The MOMS Club of East Brunswick will host a Pumpkin Hunt Open House at 10 a.m. Oct. 13. The event will feature a craft, snack and playtime for mothers and children. To reserve and for event location, email ebmomsclub@ymail.com by Oct. 9.
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      Dinner to benefit children with cancer
            Prodigal Foundation Inc. will host an allyou can-eat Spaghetti Dinner 4-8 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Hungarian American Citizens Club, 95 Port Reading Ave., Woodbridge. Prodigal Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Middlesex County children affected by cancer.
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      Jewish historical panel sets lecture
            The American Jewish Experience Lecture Series, presented by the Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey, will continue with "Anarchists Among Us: The Modern School of Stelton," a lecture by Dr. Nathan Reiss, at 10 a.m. Oct. 12 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Drive. The lecture will be repeated at 10:30 a.m. Oct.
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      Vendors sought for craft show, bake sale
            The St. Thomas the Apostle HSA annual Fall Craft Show and Bake Sale is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 17 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The event will feature handmade crafts, bake goods, a tricky tray and a 50/50. Gold Buyers from Diamond Castle will be on site to offer cash for unwanted gold items.
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