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  • Health, wellness programs coming to library

    Health, wellness programs coming to library

    The East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, will host two upcoming health-and-wellness programs. Ira Merkel, M.D, gastroenterologist and clinical associate professor of medicine at Rutgers Medical School, Newark, will present “How to Speak to Your Doctor” 7 p.m. Nov. 9. The program will offer tips and suggestions on how patients can get…

  • Community invited to interfaith Thanksgiving service

    Community invited to interfaith Thanksgiving service

    The 41st annual East Brunswick Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at Temple B’nai Shalom, 15 Fern Road, East Brunswick. All are welcome to attend. The service, which will feature music by the combined choirs of several East Brunswick houses of worship including Temple B’nai Shalom, is organized by the East…

  • ‘No-Bake Desserts’ on menu at library

    ‘No-Bake Desserts’ on menu at library

    A program titled “No-Bake Desserts” is planned for 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the South River Public Library, 55 Appleby Ave. Participants will learn how to make desserts without an oven. The event will feature recipes, samples to taste and hands-on dessert prep. All materials will be provided. Admission is free of charge. The program…

  • Woman’s Club plans holiday dinner, raffle

    Woman’s Club plans holiday dinner, raffle

    The East Brunswick Woman’s Club will host its Seasons of Holidays Dinner and Gift Raffle 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Cranbury Inn, 21 Main St. Cost is $45 per person. All proceeds from the event will go to local needy families. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve, call Judy at 732-254-7319…

  • ‘The Odyssey’ to open Nov. 18 on EBHS stage

    ‘The Odyssey’ to open Nov. 18 on EBHS stage

    The East Brunswick High School (EBHS) Drama Club will present its fall drama production, “The Odyssey” by Mary Zimmerman, 7 p.m. Nov. 18 and 19 and 3 p.m. Nov. 20 at the school, 380 Cranbury Road. Reserved-seating tickets, which cost $14 for adults and $7 for students and senior citizens, may be purchased online at…

  • Forest trail hike set at Cheesequake Park

    Forest trail hike set at Cheesequake Park

    A guided hike through the trails at Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge, will begin at 1 p.m. Nov. 12. Participants should meet at the park’s Nature Center. The event is open to individuals ages 9 and up. For more information, call 732-566-3208.

  • Rosarians to offer grave covers, wreaths

    Rosarians to offer grave covers, wreaths

    St. Stan’s Altar Rosary Society will take orders for Christmas grave blankets and wreaths Nov. 12, 13, 19 and 20 at the church, MacArthur Avenue, Sayreville. Three grave-blanket sizes are available: small, $23; medium, $28; large, $38. Wreaths cost $22 each. Payment is due when the order is placed. Checks should be made out to…

  • Fundraiser slated at Red Bank theater

    Fundraiser slated at Red Bank theater

    “A Night to Remember” fundraiser to support Project Write Now will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Nov. 29 at Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. The first annual event will support Project Write Now’s student writing classes. The evening will include a live performance of shared memories and stories collected by the community and translated into the spoken…

  • Library seeking donations of specialty cake pans

    Library seeking donations of specialty cake pans

    The South River Public Library at 55 Appleby Ave. will soon be offering a collection of specialty cake pans that can be borrowed with a valid library card. The library is currently seeking donations of specialty cake pans for children’s birthday cakes, holidays and other occasions. Cake pans can be dropped off during library hours. For details, call…