Announcements

   Miller Memorial Presbyterian Church, Ridge Road, is seeking vendors to participate in its 47 annual Country Fair Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Brunswick High School, Ridge Road. Tables start at $10. All welcome.

   For more information, call the church office at 732-329-6262 or 732-297-1107.

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   The South Brunswick High School class of 1997 is planning its 10-year reunion for Saturday, Sept. 8. The reunion will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick.

   To attend, please pay $70 for alumni and $65 for their guests.

   For more information, contact Robin Rolewicz at robin—[email protected] or Chris Steib at [email protected].


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   The South Brunswick Arts Commission has issued a call for entries for two exhibits, which will be featured in the South Brunswick Gallery in the Municipal Building, Ridge Road. Artists living or working in and around South Brunswick are invited to submit up to three pieces for each exhibit.

   "All Creatures Wild and Tame" will run from Oct. 30 to Jan. 4. Submissions can be in any media pertaining to this theme and are due Friday, Sept. 14 by 4:30 p.m.

   For more information, call 732-329-4000, ext. 7635 or e-mail [email protected].


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   The South Brunswick Vikings Girls Tournament Team is holding open tryouts to establish teams for the 2008 season. The tryouts will be for the U10, U12 and U14 age groups.

   All interested are welcome and need to be available to participate in tryouts between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15 and Sunday, Sept. 16.

   The Sept. 15 tryouts will be at Rowland Park, Broadway Road, and the Sept. 16th tryouts will be at Woodlot Park, New Road.

   For more information, contact John Ezzo at [email protected].


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   Veterans of wartime service have many reasons to join the American Legion, especially now during South Brunswick Post 401’s Early Bird membership drive. With the program, the $30 fee includes membership for the remainder of 2007 and all of 2008.

   Members enjoy many benefits, including discounts on hotels, car rentals, Dell computers and Post hall rental, and have an opportunity to make a difference in their community, as well. Post 401 supports many local youth programs, such as Boys State, a Boy Scout troop, school programs and an outstanding American Legion Baseball Team.

   The Post sponsors programs at the Veterans Memorial Home in Menlo Park, and hosts Memorial and Veterans Day services. Members are also be kept up to date on issues and entitlement information of importance to veterans.

   For more information, or to join Post 401, stop by the Post home at 148 Major Road, or call 732-329-9861.


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   Registration has begun for the South Brunswick Community School.

   The "Swing into Fall" fall semester will include trips, new courses and returning favorites, as well as online courses.

   Visit www.sbschools.org and follow the "Adult School" link to download the brochure, or visit the Board of Education building.

   For more information, or to register by phone, call Nancy Kinal at 732-297-7800, ext. 3148, or register in person at the Community Education office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.


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   During the summer, the South Brunswick Township Parks and Recreation Department will being offer discount tickets for Great Adventure, Hurricane Harbor & Safari, Sesame Place, Hershey Park, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Philadelphia Zoo, and Morey’s Pier/Raging Waters.

   Tickets are available in the recreation office, Kingston Lane, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

   For more information, call 732-329-4000, ext. 7671.


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   The South Brunswick Family YMCA will honor the South Brunswick High School class of 2007 with gift certificates given through Project Graduation.

   The certificates will be for full-facility memberships to enable the graduates to take advantage of the newly renovated fitness center and its equipment, as well as the teen activities in the YMCA’s Youth Complex.

   For more information, call 732-329-1150.


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   Panic Relief Inc. is a registered non-profit educational corporation located in Monmouth Junction. Programs are held Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on teleconference calls.

   Learn how to manage and control panic attacks, anxiety and stress. To participate, or to receive more information, call 732-940-9658 or visit www.panicreliefinc.com.


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   The South Brunswick Skate Park is now open. The facilities, located in Reichler Park, Ridge Road, will be available for use from 8 a.m. to dusk daily, weather permitting.

   The park will be unsupervised, so skate and bike at your own risk. Skate Park participants must be at least 7 years old; children 12 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must wear helmets, elbow pads and knee pads, with a registration sticker visible on the helmet.

   For more information, call 732-329-4000, ext. 7671 or visit www.sbtnj.net and click "Recreation Department."


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   Tuesday’s Children, a non-profit organization that provides services and support to children who lost a parent in the Sept. 11 attacks, is seeking Princeton-area mentors for these children, one of whom is a South Brunswick resident.

   The program pairs the children, ages 6 to 16, with specially trained adult role models who will support the children’s emotional and development needs, and help them build the confidence and skills they need to reach their potential.

   For more information, or to volunteer to be a mentor, contact Jennifer at 212-319-3988 or jennifer@tuesdayschildren.


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   The Arts Commission is seeking volunteers to donate their time to facilitate mailings or help with events.

   Anyone interested in volunteering should call 732-329-4000, ext. 7635 or e-mail [email protected].


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   The South Brunswick High School class of 1982 is planning its 25-year reunion for later this year.

   For updates, submitting alumni contact information and photographs or for more information, visit www.southbrunswickclassof82.com.


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   A 40-year reunion is being planned for the South Brunswick High School class of 1967. The reunion will be the weekend of Oct. 5. Organizers are looking for graduates’ home and e-mail addresses to which to send updates and invitations.

   For more information, or to submit graduates’ contact information, contact Joanna Stern Burke at [email protected], or Glenna Weber Stricklett at either [email protected] or 174 Ridgeway Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45216.


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   The South Brunswick MOMS Club is a non-profit organization for mothers. In addition to providing support to mothers who choose to stay at home to raise their children, the club also participates in service projects.

   Once a month, the club’s members meet to create blankets for children in need. The blankets can be sewn and crocheted, and are donated to Project Linus, which can be found at projectlinus.org.

   Members of the club and their children will visit the senior center on the first Wednesday of the month. Children and seniors will interact with activities such as reading books, playing games and making crafts.

   For more information about the MOMS club, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.momsclub.org.


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   South Brunswick Arts Commission maintains an artist registry from which artists may be selected for exhibition or performance. Artists must complete a form and provide examples of works.

   Organizations seeking visual performance and literary artists may review the registry by appointment. Senior Center exhibitors are selected from the registry.

   Applications for registry and exhibits are available at the Municipal Building, library, recreation department and senior center, or may be obtained by contacting the Arts Commission, either at 732-329-4000, ext. 7635 or [email protected].



   South Brunswick school children in need can participate in a free shopping spree Sept. 9 from noon to 3 p.m. at the South Brunswick High School’s cafeteria, Ridge Road.
   South Brunswick Social Services and Journey 2L2, a South Brunswick-based church, will be collecting new and gently used clothing, new school supplies and new backpacks for school-ages children. Donated items can be dropped off at the South Brunswick High School auditorium between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on any Sunday through Sept. 2.
   For more information, call Teresa Vann at 609-356-3169.