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Fish fry canceled at Milltown VFW
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319 has canceled its fish fry, which was scheduled for May 13, because of construction at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown.
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Kayak Eco-Tours begin May 29
Cheesequake State Park’s Kayak Eco-Tours begin May 29 for visitors age 14 and older. The dates are also June 5, 18 and 25. Pre-registration is required by calling 732-566-3208 or 732-566-2161.
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Open house, free adoptions set at shelter
New Beginnings Animal Rescue (NBAR), 706-R Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will host an open house noon-4 p.m. May 21. The day will feature complimentary refreshments, giveaways and chances to win prizes. NBAR’s Catio, an enclosed outdoor play area for the resident cats built by a local Girl Scout and her father as a Silver Award…
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‘Salute to Sinatra’ to support school band
The Spotswood Band Parents Association will present a “A Salute to Sinatra” benefit concert beginning at 2 p.m. May 21 in the cafetorium at Spotswood High School, 105 Summerhill Road. Some of Sinatra’s greatest hits, including the music of Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Cole Porter, Tommy Dorsey and George Gershwin, will be performed by the…
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Tickets available for Scramble/Tricky Tray
The Columbiettes of Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907 will sponsor its annual Scramble/Tricky Tray fundraiser June 3 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent Avenue, Spotswood. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Calling will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission tickets cost $8 per person, adults only. Advance purchase is suggested. There will…
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Sounds of classical guitar to fill church
Classical guitarist Loren C. Fortna will perform in concert beginning at 5 p.m. May 15 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The community is invited to attend. The program will feature works by 19th-century Hungarian guitarist/composer Johann Kaspar Mertz. Admission is free of charge. For more information, call Jody Velloso at 732-257-6636.
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Designer Purse Bingo to support SRHS class
The junior class at South River High School (SRHS) will host its Designer Purse Bingo fundraiser May 13 in the cafeteria at the high school, 11 Montgomery St. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. The first bingo game will begin at 7:30 p.m. In addition to the opportunity to win designer bags, the event also…
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Volunteers invited to open church garden
Trinity United Methodist Church invites the community to participate in the 2016 growing season opening of its Naomi’s Way Community Garden 9 a.m.-noon May 14 at the church, 70 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Rain date is May 21. The garden supplies fresh vegetables to the community through the CUP (Churches United for People) food pantry in…
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Jamesburg teen fatally injured while riding motorcycle
MONROE – A teenager riding a motorcycle was fatally injured after colliding with a motor vehicle on May 4. Around 2:30 p.m., Michael P. Parker Jr., 19, of Jamesburg, was driving a 2005 Honda CBR south on Half Acre Drive, approaching the intersection with David Brainerd Drive, according to information provided by the Monroe Police…
