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  • Seniors plan May 11-13 trip to Lancaster

    Seniors plan May 11-13 trip to Lancaster

    Jamesburg Senior Citizens will sponsor two upcoming trips. Area seniors are invited to attend. The group plans a May 11-13 excursion to Lancaster, Pa. Cost is $392-$880. A trip to Pigeon Forge, Tenn., is planned for September. Interested individuals should call Liz at 732-251-2173.

  • Baseball book author to visit library Feb. 20

    Author Frank Russo will discuss his baseball book, “The Cooperstown Chronicles,” 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The book takes a look at the unusual lives, strange demises and rowdy habits of some of the most colorful personalities in the history of baseball. Books will be…

  • Book sale, clothing drive on tap at Jamesburg Library

    Book sale, clothing drive on tap at Jamesburg Library

    The sixth annual Jamesburg Public Library Winter Book Sale will run through Feb. 29 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. The sale features gently used books including New York Times bestselling fiction, children’s picture books, military-history books, cookbooks, craft books, DVDs and audiobooks. Shoppers may fill a bag with books for $5 or purchase individual…

  • Youngsters invited to free-throw tourney

    Youngsters invited to free-throw tourney

    The South River Police Department Basketball Free-Throw Tournament, open to South River youngsters in kindergarten-12th grade, is set for 10 a.m. Feb. 27 in the South River Middle School gymnasium, Montgomery Street. Trophies will be awarded to the top three winners in each of six age categories and to the overall champion. Refreshments will be…

  • Tickets on sale for Feb. 13 murder mystery

    Tickets on sale for Feb. 13 murder mystery

    The Milltown Republican Organization will sponsor its Murder-Mystery Dinner 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at Milltown American Legion Post No. 25, JFK Drive. All proceeds will go to the Karen Collins and Sean Leary memorial scholarships and community programs. Participants will attend the Billionaires Club Masquerade Ball and step into a room full of mystery and…

  • Sports Shorts

    The East Brunswick High School boys bowling team captured the Greater Middlesex Conference team tournament title Feb. 8 with a 2-0 victory over Sayreville War Memorial High School. The top-seeded Bears won the first match by outpointing the Bombers, 1,083-1,069, and followed with a 1,175-1,043 victory in the second match. The East Brunswick girls team…

  • 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…

  • Carteret parish schedules March 6 Gift Auction

    Carteret parish schedules March 6 Gift Auction

    Divine Mercy Parish will hold its annual Gift Auction March 6 in the Holy Family Parish Center, 213 Pershing Ave., Carteret. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Calling will begin at 2 p.m. Snow date is March 13. The event will feature prizes, food, mystery baskets and a 50/50 drawing. Admission is $10 per person.…

  • Church to host duo in concert Feb. 21

    Flutist Marjorie Koharski and classical guitarist Dr. Keith Calmes will perform in concert at 3 p.m. Feb. 21 at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 3455 W. Bangs Ave., Neptune. The duo will perform the works of Italian composers Vivaldi, Puccini and Martini as well as German composer Carl Blum and contemporary Argentine composer Marcelo Coronel. They…