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Dentist collecting holiday toys for needy children
Dr. Mariana Blagoev of Bright Smiles Dental, 1145 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville, is holding a holiday toy drive for needy children in the community. Members of the public are encouraged to drop off new, unwrapped or lightly used toys during regular hours at the dentist’s office through Dec. 21. All items collected will…
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Community invited to YMCA open house
The Old Bridge YMCA, 1 Mannino Park Drive, will hold an open house 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 7, 2017. All community members are invited to attend. Visitors will be entered into a raffle to win a free three-month membership. Representatives from membership, fitness, aquatics and summer camp will be on hand to answer questions and give…
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Entrants sought for holiday house-decorating contest
The Monroe Township Recreation Department is sponsoring its annual holiday house-decorating contest for township residents. Judging will take place in the evening, Dec. 23-Jan. 2, 2017, depending upon the weather; entrants are asked to leave on their lights in order to be judged. Winners, who will be notified by telephone following the judging, will be…
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Youngsters to offer Nativity play at church
The children of Christ Episcopal Church, 220 Main St., corner of Main and Broadway, South Amboy, will present “Go and Tell,” a play about the Christmas Nativity, 9 a.m. Dec. 18. Holy Eucharist also will be offered. For more information, call 732-721-6262 or log on to www.christchurchsouthamboy.com.
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New care facility to assist those with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia
HOLMDEL — Millennium Memory Care has opened the doors of its newest residential care facility at 92 Stillwell Road in Holmdel. The facility specializes in helping those with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or challenging behaviors. Residents who exhibit aggressive behavior; have a tendency to wander; are susceptible to falls; are resistant to care; shout and curse are welcome…
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St. Stan’s schedules New Year’s Day Bingo
St. Stanislaus Kostka Church will sponsor its New Year’s Day Bingo beginning at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 1 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. Doors will open at noon. The kitchen will be open during the event. For more information, call the parish office at 732-254-0212.
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She’s tough, she’s smart and she’s got it
By Paul Hall Washington, D.C., is a place that can swallow those who don’t have a thick skin. Let’s be honest: Many of the biggest decisions aren’t made as simply as voting thumbs up or down on legislation. Countless individuals work around the clock to persuade elected officials to cast votes on one particular side.…
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O’Scanlon announces bid for Monmouth Senate seat
Republican state Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon has announced he will seek the state Senate seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Joe Kyrillos, who is retiring at the end of the current legislative session. New Jersey’s 13th Legislative district covers Aberdeen Township, Atlantic Highlands, Fair Haven, Hazlet, Highlands, Holmdel, Keansburg, Keyport, Little Silver, Marlboro, Middletown, Monmouth Beach,…
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Tri-Town News Datebook, Dec. 22
• The Howell K-8 School District kindergarten registration process for children who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 1, 2017, will begin on Jan. 3, 2017, online. Parents may complete the online pre-registration from any computer/device with Internet access. Parents will then be asked to select an appointment time for an in-person…
