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  • Elks will hold St. Patrick’s Day gala

    Elks will hold St. Patrick’s Day gala

    East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will sponsor its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Party 2-6 p.m. March 13 at the lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. In the event of snow, the party will be rescheduled to 7-11 p.m. March 19. Dinner will feature corned beef and cabbage (a chicken…

  • ‘Hoot, Hoot’ owl event next up at park

    A program titled “Hoot, Hoot: The Owls of Cheesequake” will begin at 1 p.m. March 6 at the Cheesequake Park Nature Center, 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge. Participants will learn about the owls of New Jersey, dissect an owl pellet and discover the type of prey owls seek out. The event is open ages 8…

  • Designer Bag Bingo to benefit pet rescue

    Designer Bag Bingo to benefit pet rescue

    New Beginnings Animal Rescue will host its Luck O’ the Irish Designer Bag Bingo March 18 at St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Hall, Pine Street, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Calling will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission tickets cost $30 each and include three bingo cards for 10 games, a door-prize ticket,…

  • E.B. district accepting preschool requests

    E.B. district accepting preschool requests

    East Brunswick Public Schools offers a general-education inclusive preschool program open to all 3- and 4-year-olds who reside in East Brunswick. Youngsters must be age 3 by Oct. 31, and not age-eligible for kindergarten (age 5 by Oct. 31) in order to participate in the preschool program beginning in September. Classes are taught by certified…

  • E.B. Schools schedules kindergarten signups

    E.B. Schools schedules kindergarten signups

    East Brunswick Public Schools will hold full-day kindergarten registration March 8-11 for the 2016-17 school year. Children who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 31 are eligible for admission to kindergarten in September. Residents should register at their home school. Individuals who are unsure of their home school may call the transportation…

  • VFW grateful to supermarket staff

    VFW grateful to supermarket staff

    East Brunswick Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 would like to thank Anthony Algazzini and Barbara Rebele and all the other staff members at Stop & Shop, East Brunswick, for allowing us to solicit food for Thanksgiving and Christmas for our homeless veterans.   Thomas Coohill Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133…

  • Thanks go out to caring police officers

    Thanks go out to caring police officers

    Last week my dad had a medical issue and was assisted by members of both the East Brunswick and South River police departments. To say that these fine officers did their job well wouldn’t even begin to describe how much they went above and beyond for our family. At 93, my dad has had a…

  • March Arts Madness will kick off in E.B.

    The East Brunswick Arts Commission will sponsor its upcoming March Arts Madness series of concerts and lectures at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. The opening event, a concert featuring a trio performing on flute, cello and piano, is set for 3 p.m. March 6. Flutist Mary Schmidt, cellist Elizabeth Thompson and…

  • Seniors offer trip to winery, casino

    Seniors offer trip to winery, casino

    The Sayreville Seniors Thursday Club will sponsor an April 3 trip to the Renault Winery, Egg Harbor City, and Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 9:45 a.m. from the Sayreville Senior Center, Main Street. Return will be at approximately 9 p.m. Cost is $55 per person and includes a family-style lunch at…