Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar
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Food drive under way in adult communities
The ninth annual Monroe Fall Harvest Food Drive to benefit Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (M.C.F.O.O.D.S.) has begun in eight adult communities in Monroe. The food drive stocks shelves at M.C.F.O.O.D.S., the county distribution center for more than 60 local soup kitchens and food pantries. Residents of The Ponds, Rossmoor, Encore, Renaissance,…
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Garage sale to benefit animals housed at shelter
Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold a Giant Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 21 in the center’s parking lot. Donations of items for the sale will be accepted at the shelter from 1-5 p.m. on Oct. 19 and 20 only. Clothing, linens and shoes will not be…
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Film to be screened, discussed at library
“Freedom Writers,” an inspirational, fact-based 2007 film starring Hilary Swank and Patrick Dempsey, will be shown at 6 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. A panel discussion will follow. The film is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 123 minutes. The movie is based on…
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St. Thomas HSA to host basket raffle/gift auction
St. Thomas the Apostle HSA will sponsor its fourth annual Basket Raffle and Giant Gift Auction (formerly Card Party) fundraiser beginning at 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. Admission is $15 and includes coffee, dessert, door-prize entry and four prize-table tickets.…
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Families will build scarecrows in Jamesburg
The borough of Jamesburg and the Jamesburg Civic Association will sponsor the annual Family Build-AScarecrow Event beginning at 10 a.m. on Oct. 20 at Veterans Park, East Railroad Avenue. Straw, stakes and markers will be provided. Participants must bring their own old clothes to create their scarecrow. Finished works will be placed along East Railroad…
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Open house to mark end of renovations at Central
A Community Open House to celebrate the completion of the addition to and renovations at Central Elementary School is set for 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the school, 371 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Central alumni are asked to add to the celebration by sharing their memories, artifacts, pictures, reflections, newspaper articles, etc. The items…
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Registration under way for Frost on Pumpkin race
Registration forms are available for the 28th annual South River Frost on the Pumpkin 10K Road Race set for Oct. 28 at Dailey’s Pond, Thomas and William streets. All proceeds will be used to send developmentally disabled South River children to Camp Donna during the summer. The day will include the 10K Road Race, the…
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Fire auxiliary plans Halloween Dance
The Spotswood Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a Halloween Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 27 at the Spotswood Firehouse, Main Street. The event will feature entertainment, food and a costume contest. Tickets cost $18 per person. For more information, call (732) 251- 9589.
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Think Pink Dinner to aid breast-cancer fight
The St. Bartholomew Columbiettes will sponsor its second annual Think Pink Party: Laugh, Love and Live Dinner Celebration beginning at 7 p.m. on Oct. 26 at St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will celebrate the lives of those individuals who have fought breast cancer and will help raise funds for…
