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Manalapan police officer extinguishes apartment fire
MANALAPAN – A Manalapan police officer extinguished a dryer fire before it could do serious damage in an adult community. At 7:37 a.m. Nov. 12, Patrolman Jennie Rae Hensley and Patrolman Reginald Grant were dispatched to a residence on Cross Slope Court in the Covered Bridge adult community in reference to an active structure fire,…
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Altar Rosary Society schedules Tricky Tray
The St. Lawrence Altar Rosary Society will sponsor its annual Tricky Tray beginning at 2 p.m. Dec. 4 at the parish hall, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Prizes will include gift certificates, theme baskets, electronics, designer handbags and more. Reservations are available for tables of…
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Senior group offers trip to Resorts Casino, A.C.
Jamesburg Senior Citizens will host a Nov. 28 trip to Resorts Casino, Atlantic City. Sign-in is set for 10:15-10:45 a.m. at the Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Ave. The bus will depart at 11 a.m. Cost is $30 per person and includes transportation and a $25 return in slot play. All are welcome to attend.…
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‘Festival of Organists!’ coming to St. Mary’s
A concert titled “A Festival of Organists!” is set for 4 p.m. Nov. 20 at Saint Mary Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. Organ virtuosi Brenda A. Day, James Little, Anthony Nardino and Christopher Deibert will return to play the church’s historic 1883 Jardine and Sons pipe organ. A meet-the-artist reception will follow the concert.…
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Hadassah sets ice cream social, gift wrap demo
East Brunswick Hadassah will host its Ice Cream Social and Gift Wrap Demonstration 8:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. Interested individuals will have the opportunity to sign up as a volunteer to gift wrap at the East Brunswick Square Mall Dec. 4-24. All proceeds from the holiday wrapping…
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Library Friends sets trip to Longwood Gardens
The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will sponsor a Dec. 3 trip to Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pa. The bus will depart at 1 p.m. from the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. Return will be at 9 p.m. Participants will view the Christmas flowers and lights at Longwood into the early evening. Tickets cost $65…
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Donors sought for school blood drive
Immaculate Conception Church will host a blood drive, conducted by Community Blood Service, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 4 in the campus cafeteria, Immaculate Drive, Spotswood. Donors must be in good health and free of cold symptoms; be at least 18 years of age; weigh at least 110 pounds; may not have donated blood within the…
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Tickets available for Breakfast With Santa
East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will hold its annual Breakfast With Santa 9:30-11 a.m. Dec. 11 at the lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave. Santa will arrive at approximately 10:30 a.m. Cost is $10 per person for adults; children ages 10 and under will be admitted free of charge. Donations of canned goods and nonperishable items…
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Election to be topic at Nov. 22 GOP event
The next meeting of the Middlesex County Republican Women’s Club is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Nov. 22 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Benjamin Dworkin, Ph.D., professor, Department of Political Science and director, Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics at Rider University, Lawrenceville section of Lawrence, will present a talk…
