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  • Workshop to address fast cooking on a budget

    Workshop to address fast cooking on a budget

    The Women’s Center at Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Middlesex County will present a free workshop titled “Fast, Easy (Yummy) Cooking on a Budget” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the JFS offices, 32 Ford Ave., second floor, Milltown. Maryrose Agel, registered dietitian, ShopRite of Spotswood, will demonstrate how to prepare simple, tasty, healthy, budget-friendly…

  • Spotswood faculty, staff to play Harlem Wizards

    Spotswood faculty, staff to play Harlem Wizards

    The Spotswood PTA will sponsor a fundraising basketball game featuring the Harlem Wizards vs. the Spotswood Schools All-Star teachers, staff and principals beginning at 6 p.m. Nov. 5 in the gym at Spotswood High School, 105 Summerhill Road. Doors will open at 5 p.m. For tickets, log on to www.harlemwizards.com. Advance purchase is strongly recommended.…

  • Tickets available for Nov. 4 Tricky Tray

    Tickets available for Nov. 4 Tricky Tray

    The 19th annual Immaculate Conception HSA Tricky Tray will be held Nov. 4 at the school, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Calling will begin at 7:45 p.m. Tickets cost $12 per person and must be purchased in advance. More than 300 prizes will be available. For more information or to…

  • Ladies auxiliary will host trip to A.C.

    Ladies auxiliary will host trip to A.C.

    The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133, East Brunswick, will sponsor a Nov. 13 fundraising bus trip to Resorts Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the post home, 485 Cranbury Road, behind University Radiology. Participants should arrive prior to 8:50 a.m. Cost is $23 per person,…

  • Navesink Challenge race registration is open

    Navesink Challenge race registration is open

    The Monmouth Conservation Foundation announces registration is open for the Navesink Challenge 5k or 15k race, to be held on Nov. 27 in Bodman Park, Middletown. For race registration, visit www.navesinkchallenge.com or email [email protected].  

  • Winter-coat drive scheduled for Nov. 7-18

    Winter-coat drive scheduled for Nov. 7-18

    A winter-coat collection to benefit those less fortunate will take place Nov. 7-18 in East Brunswick and New Brunswick. New or like-new winter coats (excluding leather and suede) may be dropped off at the following locations: East Brunswick Township offices, 1 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays-Fridays; East Brunswick Parks and Recreation,…

  • Holiday gala to support local youngster

    Holiday gala to support local youngster

    A Home for the Holidays Dinner, Holiday Basket Raffle and Jimmy Sabini Musical Entertainment fundraiser for Zachary Nemeth, a Helmetta youngster who was born with multiple disabilities, is set for 1-5 p.m. Nov. 13 at the East Brunswick Elks Lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave. Sabini is a keyboard artist and singer. The buffet menu will include…

  • Friends to offer book, bake sale at library

    Friends to offer book, bake sale at library

    The Friends of the South River Library will sponsor its Book and Bake Sale during regular library hours Nov. 3, 4 and 5 in the Sivess Room at the library, 55 Appleby Ave. Adult hardcover books will sell for 50 cents each; adult paperbacks and all children’s and young adult books, 25 cents; audio books,…

  • Halloween concert, readings coming to church

    Halloween concert, readings coming to church

    A Halloween concert is set for 5 p.m. Oct. 30 at the United Methodist Church at Milltown, 47 N. Main St. Various musicians will present a program of music appropriate for the occasion. The event, which will include works by Jehan Alain, Johann Sebastian Bach, Léon Boëllmann and others, also will feature readings of Edgar…