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Drop off unwanted, expired medication April 30
The Middletown Police Department will collect expired, unused and unwanted prescription medication from residents as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Take Back Initiative from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 30 at its headquarters at 1 Kings Highway. Medication in the form of pills or patches can be brought to police headquarters. Liquids, needles or…
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Organizing digital photos to be topic
Tech-gadget guru Hank Loch will offer a program titled “How to Access and Organize Your Digital Photos” 6-8 p.m. May 10 at the Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road. Participants will learn how to move pictures from digital cameras to computers and vice versa, how to manage photos on smartphones and tablets and how to create…
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Paint Party fundraiser slated in Middletown
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold a Paint Party fundraiser from 7-11 p.m. May 13 at the Bayshore Catholic Center, 12 Route 36, Middletown. Proceeds will benefit Monmouth County organizations. The cost is $40 and includes a canvas, painting materials and instruction by Jersey Shore Painting. Light snacks will be provided. A cash…
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Jersey Memorial Group honors veterans at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Jersey Memorial Group recently had the honor of placing a memorial wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in Arlington National Cemetery. The wreath was dedicated in honor of those who have served in New Jersey, according to a statement prepared by Jersey Memorial Group. “We were both humbled and grateful to have the opportunity…
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Designer Handbag Bingo set for May 6
The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will hold a Designer Handbag Bingo on May 6 at East Brunswick High School, 380 Cranbury Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The first game will be called at 7:30 p.m. The event will also feature tricky tray baskets, a 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Tickets are $30 each…
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Community invited to Loyalty Day event
East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will host a Loyalty Day celebration at 1 p.m. May 1 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. The community is invited to attend. The day is designed to demonstrate patriotism and allegiance by showing what it means to be an American, whether…
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News Transcript Business Briefs, April 27
Kathy Lo Bue, managing director of Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC, will discuss “How to Become Financially, Physically and Spiritually Fit in All Areas of Your Life” from 7-9 p.m. May 10 at the St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Center, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold Township. Adults of all ages are invited. The presentation is free, non-sectarian and…
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Reformed Church Home receives handmade quilt
OLD BRIDGE – Doris Haug from the Piecemaker Quilters of Colts Neck Reformed Church recently presented a handmade quilt to the Reformed Church Home of Old Bridge. The quilt is made up of many four-inch by four-inch squares that were completed by congregants of several Reformed Churches in New Jersey, according to a statement prepared…
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Local foundation to award scholarships
The Robert J. and Deborah A. Chalfin Family Foundation Inc. is now accepting scholarship applications from students who will be graduating from high school in 2016. Those students who are interested in applying for the scholarship should go to www.chalfin.com and click the “foundation” tab to obtain an application. The 2016 application is due on…
