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  • Holocaust rescue mission to be topic at Dec. 14 meeting

    Holocaust rescue mission to be topic at Dec. 14 meeting

    The Brandeis National Committee, Middlesex Chapter, will present a program titled “Paul Beller and the Rescue Mission of 1939” 1 p.m. Dec. 14 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Beller will be on hand to tell the story of his escape from the Holocaust. In 1939, as the Nazi takeover threatened…

  • Little Free libraries come to Old Bridge

    Little Free libraries come to Old Bridge

    The Old Bridge Public Library, in partnership with the Little Free Library organization, has built and erected two Little Free libraries in Old Bridge with the goal of bringing literacy to the grassroots level. The small, self-contained structures, which are located at the Old Bridge park-and-ride commuter lots on Route 9 north and Westminster Boulevard…

  • Watercolor workshop on tap at SAG meeting

    Watercolor workshop on tap at SAG meeting

    The Suburban Artist Guild of Central New Jersey (SAG) will meet at 2 p.m. Dec. 9 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Award-winning artist Robert Heyer will demonstrate his techniques and present a watercolor mini-workshop. Participants should bring watercolor supplies to the event. For more information, call Allie Skislak at 732-257-0031.

  • Spotswood Chapel sets benefit Christmas show

    Spotswood Chapel sets benefit Christmas show

    The Spotswood Chapel will present its production of “It’s Christmas, Mr. Scrooge!” 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Appleby School, 23 Vliet St., Spotswood. All proceeds will benefit Alice’s C.U.P. (Churches United for People) Food Pantry, Spotswood. Five local churches joined together to form the pantry. The show is designed to make the audience, laugh, cry…

  • Pinkin slates Dec. 12 job and career fair

    Pinkin slates Dec. 12 job and career fair

    Assemblywoman Nancy J. Pinkin (D-Middlesex) will host a free job and career fair 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Joining in sponsoring the event will be the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce, the East Brunswick Public Library and the assemblywoman’s legislative colleagues, Sen. Patrick Diegnan…

  • Police collecting toys for children in hospital

    Police collecting toys for children in hospital

    The Monroe Township Police Department will host its third annual Toy Drive through Dec. 8. All toys donated will benefit the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Interested individuals may drop off an unwrapped toy or non-monetary donation for children of all ages at the Monroe Township Police Department, 3…

  • Shopping fundraiser to aid ACS Relay for Life

    Shopping fundraiser to aid ACS Relay for Life

    The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay for Life of East Brunswick will hold a fundraiser through Dec. 31 at Five Below, 607 Route 18, East Brunswick. The discount store, which offers a variety of merchandise including stationery, school supplies, computer software, books, electronic accessories, sporting goods, games, T-shirts, jewelry, hobbies merchandise, room décor and more,…

  • Christmas Cookie Walk scheduled for Dec. 10

    Christmas Cookie Walk scheduled for Dec. 10

    Aldersgate United Methodist Church will sponsor its annual Christmas Cookie Walk 9 a.m. until supplies run out Dec. 10 at the church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Shoppers may put together their own selection of home baked cookies at a cost of $8.50 per pound or purchase pre-packaged assortments, priced according to size and weight,…

  • Youngsters to decorate cookies at S.R. Library

    Youngsters to decorate cookies at S.R. Library

    A program titled “Holiday Cookie Decorating for Kids” is planned for 3:30 p.m. Dec. 14 and 6 p.m. Dec. 15 at the South River Public Library, 55 Appleby Ave. Each child will decorate several cookies to take home. Cookies and decorations will be provided. Children under age 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver above…