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Masons set June 25 Charity Pig Roast
Milltown Lodge No. 294 Free and Accepted Masons will hold its annual Charity Pig Roast 1-5 p.m. June 25 at the American Legion Joyce Kilmer Post No. 25 Pavilion, 4 JFK Blvd, Milltown. Proceeds from the event, which will be held rain or shine, will benefit participating Milltown Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts.…
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Entertainer to kick off library reading program
Summer reading at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, will begin with an event featuring entertainer David Darwin at 11 a.m. June 22. Darwin mixes comedy, juggling and more into his one-man sideshow. His comedy is suitable for the whole family and involves heavy audience participation. Darwin is best known for…
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Kayak eco tours on tap at Cheesequake
The New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry recently launched a kayaking eco-tour program that offers participants a close-up perspective on the ecosystems of Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge. Available dates are June 18 and 25; July 2, 10, 23 and 31; and Aug. 6. Each tour begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at approximately…
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Fashion workshops scheduled at library
Several programs that will appeal to aspiring fashionistas and seamstresses will be offered at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The American Sewing Guild (ASG) will present the workshops. A program titled “How to Accessorize in the Summer: Easy Tips to Go From Beachwear to Dinner” is set for…
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St. Stan’s Carnival on tap for June 22-25
The 2016 St. Stan’s Carnival will take place 6-10 p.m. June 22 and 23 and 5-11 p.m. June 24 and 25 on the St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish grounds, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. Discounted ride tickets may be purchased in advance by calling the parish office at 732-254-0212. Carnival highlights will include rides for children and…
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5K, Health Walk, Fun Run set for June 25
The 39th annual Frog Hollow Swim and Tennis Club 5K Run and Health Walk will take place June 25 at the club, Ferris Street, off South Pine Avenue, South Amboy. In-person registration is set for 7:30 a.m. The Youth Fun Run will step off at 8:30 a.m. The 5K will begin at 9 a.m. The…
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Don Bloom
Don Bloom, Painter, Illustrator, Cartoonist and Art Educator, died June 12, at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, New York. He was 83. Born in Roxbury, Mass., Bloom settled in East Brunswick, N.J., in 1968. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Massachusetts College of the Arts in 1953, attended the Art Students League of New…
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Powwow, festival coming to fairgrounds
The Raritan Native-American Festival and Powwow is set for 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 18 and 19 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The event will feature American-Indian singers, dancers, artists and more. Dancers’ entry is planned for 1 and 4:30 p.m. All are invited to attend. Admission is $12 for adults…
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Batting contest open to youngsters ages 5-15
East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will sponsor the New Jersey State Elks Association Boys Baseball and Girls Softball Batter Up Batting Contest 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 18 at Heavenly Farms, 440 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. Registration is set for 5-5:30 p.m. The contest is open to boys and girls ages 5-15. Division placement will…
