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  • East Brunswick AARP will host cardiology talk Feb. 9

    East Brunswick AARP will host cardiology talk Feb. 9

    East Brunswick AARP Chapter No. 4855 will gather 10:30 a.m. Feb. 9 at East Brunswick Fire District No.1, Civic Center Station, 310 Rues Lane. In recognition of February as American Heart Month, guest speaker will be David Jacob, M.D., chief of cardiology at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. Topics will include promoting heart health…

  • Blood drive set for Super Bowl Sunday

    Blood drive set for Super Bowl Sunday

    Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center will conduct its Super Bowl Sunday Blood Drive 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 7 at the temple, 11 Cornell Ave. Donors are advised to bring photo identification and to eat breakfast and drink fluids prior to donating. To schedule an appointment, call Ellen or Jerry Yochelson at 609-655-2988.  

  • Doo-Wop fest on tap for Valentine’s Day in Monroe

    Doo-Wop fest on tap for Valentine’s Day in Monroe

    The Street Corner Sounds Society will present a Valentine’s Day Doo-Wop Get-Together noon-5 p.m. Feb. 14 at Garvey’s Family Restaurant and Bar, 405 Spotswood-Gravel Hill Road, Monroe. The event will feature live a-cappella singing, live DJ music, dancing and more. A lunch menu and drinks will be available. Admission is $8 per person; ladies will…

  • Tickets available for Feb. 12 St. Stan’s Fish Fry Sayreville

    Tickets available for Feb. 12 St. Stan’s Fish Fry Sayreville

    The St. Stanislaus Kostka Holy Name Society will sponsor its First Friday of Lent Fish Fry 4:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at St. Stanislaus Kostka School, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. The menu will feature fried- or broiled-flounder platters, fried-shrimp platters, combination platters, fries, salad bar, dessert, coffee, tea and soda. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $8…

  • Entries sought for county essay contest Feb. 6

    Entries sought for county essay contest Feb. 6

    Middle school students in grades 6-8 across Middlesex County are invited to participate in the Coalition for Healthy Communities’ sixth annual Be Smart About Medicine Creative Expression Contest. The program is designed to increase awareness of prescription-drug and over-the-counter-drug abuse. Deadline for entries is Feb. 6. A panel of judges will review the submissions and…

  • Wrestling fundraiser to aid Make-A-Wish Feb. 6

    Wrestling fundraiser to aid Make-A-Wish Feb. 6

    UWA Elite Pro Wrestling will host a fundraiser 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River, to benefit Made-A-Wish New Jersey. The main event will feature Archadia, Bowes, Drake Chambers, Sean “Damage” McNelis, Cory Dillinger, King Tek, Nicholas Kaye and Joey Adams in a match to crown the new…

  • Fish-Fry Dinners to begin at Milltown VFW Feb. 12

    Fish-Fry Dinners to begin at Milltown VFW Feb. 12

    Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319 will host its annual Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 12-March 25, at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. Dinners will feature a choice of fresh cod ($10), fried shrimp ($15), fried clams ($13), seafood combo ($15) or chicken; all dinners include fries, coleslaw, vegetable, salad,…

  • ‘Ropes’ to premiere at Red Bank theater

    ‘Ropes’ to premiere at Red Bank theater

    RED BANK — Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, will present the U.S. premiere of Bárbara Colio’s play, “Ropes,” from Feb. 20 through March 20 at 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. Opening night is 8 p.m. Feb. 26. Translated by Maria Alexandria Beech and directed by Lisa…

  • County monitoring Zika virus situation

    County monitoring Zika virus situation

    FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division and Monmouth County Health Department are actively monitoring the Zika virus situation and urge residents to be cautious when traveling to countries where Zika transmission is occurring. The virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. “Currently, there is no evidence of Zika in Monmouth County,” said…