Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar
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Helmetta Day fest planned for Sept. 22
Helmetta Day will be celebrated from 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 22 on the grounds at Holy Trinity Church, 100 Main St. The event will feature food, a DJ, a giant slide, a “moonwalk,” jousting, games, prizes and representatives from the Helmetta police and fire departments and the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department.
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Fundraisers
Sept. 21 • First Anniversary Gala Benefit, sponsored by My Daughter’s Keeper, Caregivers of Tender Hearts, cocktail reception and silent at 6 p.m., dinner and dancing at 7 p.m., at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe. Guest speaker: Joi Gordon, chief executive officer of Dress for Success Worldwide. Ticket donation is $150 per person; a portion is…
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Library slates contests for children, adults
Several upcoming Harvest Happenings events are planned at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. A Pumpkin-Weight Guessing Contest for children and adults and a Candy Count Contest for youngsters ages 3-14 are on tap for October. Prizes will be awarded in four age categories in the pumpkin contest. There will be one winner in…
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Story-hour registration under way at library
Fall story hours for 3-, 4- and 5-yearolds are planned for 6:45-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 20, Oct. 4 and 18 and Nov. 1 and 15 at the Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue. In-person and telephone registration is being accepted. The library has a new Web site, www.JamesburgLibrary.com. Youngsters may stop at the library for a…
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Seniors will offer trip to Lancaster, holiday show
Our Lady of Victories Seniors will sponsor a two-day, Nov. 28 and 29, trip to Lancaster, Pa., and the Pennsylvania Dutch country. The bus will leave at 8 a.m. on Nov. 28 from the OLV parking lot, Main Street, Sayreville. Cost is $199 per person and includes bus transportation; one-night’s lodging; two meals; admission to…
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Milltown school selling ‘KidStuff Coupon Books’
Our Lady of Lourdes School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, is once again offering “KidStuff Coupon Books” for $25 each. The books contain money-saving coupons for shopping (clothing, shoes, toys, books, sporting goods, etc.), recreational and cultural activities, restaurants and more. Orders will be accepted through Oct. 5. For more information or to reserve a book,…
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Pet shelter to sponsor No-Fleas fundraiser
The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., Sayreville, will hold its sixth annual No-Fleas Market and Craft Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 30 in the parking lot adjacent to the shelter. The event will feature more than 25 crafters and vendors, homemade food, refreshments and raffles. Proceeds will benefit the…
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S.R. Library Friends plans Sept. 27 meeting
The South River Friends of the Library will hold its next monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Sept. 27 in the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Youth Room, located in the basement of the church rectory, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River. The event is open to the public. Prospective members are welcome. For more information, call…
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Elks Charity Ball to aid special-needs children
Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will hold its 44th annual Charity Ball from 7 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 6 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres, stuffed breast of chicken dinner, tap beer, wine, soda, dessert, a DJ and dancing. Formal attire is preferred. All are invited to…
