Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar
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Library seeks books for disadvantaged children
The Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, is seeking donations of new hardcover and paperback books for distribution to disadvantaged children throughout Middlesex County during the holiday season. The program, called Books to Keep, and is a project of the Libraries of Middlesex, a consortium of public libraries, and the Middlesex County College Library, Edison.…
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Sayreville Aux. Police seeks new members
Sayreville Auxiliary Police are seeking new members to join its volunteer force. Interested applicants must be 18 years of age or older, be able to pass a criminal background check and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Interested applicants can download an application from www.sayrevillepoliceaux.org or send a letter of interest to: Sayreville Police…
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Dinner dance benefit set for Monroe native
A dinner dance fundraiser will be held Nov. 7 to benefit a Monroe native who is battling cancer. The event will raise money to help offset the medical costs of Rosemarie Shahinian David, 59, now of Wall, who does not have health insurance. The buffet dinner and dance is $40 per person and will be…
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Annual ham dinner and bazaar Nov. 7, 8
The Autumn Fest Holiday Ham Dinner and Bazaar will be held at the Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main St. (across from the post office), 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 7, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 8. This year’s bazaar will offer toys, homemade gifts, baked goods, Christmas decorations, attic treasures, inexpensive surprise packages in the parcel…
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Colonial Fair at church Nov. 7 & 8
A Colonial Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 7 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at the First Presbyterian Church, 45 Market St., Perth Amboy. Featured will be six Colonial houses with helpers in Colonial costumes. There will be homemade food, handmade gifts, holiday items, a Colonial…
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Wood-carving demo set at historical society
Award-winning woodworking artist Robert Helgans will present a carving demonstration featuring wild-fowl decoys 2-4 p.m. Nov. 16 at the East Brunswick Historical Society, 78 Milltown Road, East Brunswick. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served after the presentation. For more information, call 732-249- 3522.
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Donors needed for Nov. 9 blood drive
The Social Action Committee of Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center will conduct its annual blood drive beginning at 10 a.m. Nov. 9 at the temple, 11 Cornell Ave., Monroe. Appointments are available every 15 minutes. For more information or to make an appointment, call 609-655-2988 or e-mail [email protected].
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Make a basket at the library Nov. 15
On Nov. 15, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., come to the East Brunswick Public Library and make a Keepsake Basket with four cards. Give this project away as an original handmade gift or keep it for yourself. This class is for adults and costs $10 for materials. Limited to 30 participants and registration is required.…
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Library film festival to conclude Nov. 9
The East Brunswick Public Library will conclude its Fine Films Festival with a screening of “The Visitor” on Nov. 9. Showings are at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Martha Hess, information services librarian, will be on hand to introduce the film. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. This film festival is sponsored by the East…
