Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar
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Library Friends seeks donations for sale
The South River Friends of the Library is accepting donations of used books, VHS tapes and DVDs (especially children’s), audiocassettes and music CDs for its upcoming sale. Interested individuals may drop off donations by March 15 at the circulation desk at the library, 55 Appleby Ave. For more information, call (732) 254-2488.
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Fire department slates St. Patrick’s Day gala
The Milltown Fire Department will hold a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on March 17 at the Milltown Senior Center, Violet Terrace. Seatings are set for 5 and 7 p.m. The menu will include corned beef, potatoes and Irish soda bread. Takeout orders will be available. Beer and wine will be offered for purchase. Cost is…
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County resident wins VFW essay contest
Sarah VanNess, representing District No. 8, Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary, Middlesex County, recently won the district, state and national awards in the VFW Patriotic Pens Youth Essay Contest. The essay theme was “Citizenship in America.” Sarah, who was sponsored by VFW Post and Auxiliary No. 5479, Dunellen, received a college scholarship.…
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Book and Bake Sale coming to S.R. Library
The Friends of the South River Library will host a Book and Bake Sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 17 at the library, 55 Appleby Ave. The event will feature used books, magazines, assorted music, DVDs and VHS tapes. Shoppers will have the opportunity to fill a box for $4. Homemade baked…
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Fundraisers
March 8 + Basketball Game, featuring staff members at Spotswood High School and members of the Spotswood Police Department vs. a team of Spotswood High School seniors, 7 p.m., in the gym at the high school, Summerhill Road. Items donated by the Trenton Thunder, Lakewood Blueclaws and Trenton Titans sports teams will be raffled off…
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Church offers babka, pierogi, blintz, chrusciki
St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek Orthodox Church, Whitehead Avenue, South River, is taking advance orders for its sixth annual Easter Bake Sale. Babka, pierogi, blintzes and chrusciki are available for purchase. Food pickup is scheduled for 3-7 p.m. on April 5 at the church. To order, visit the Belarusian-American Center, kitchen entrance, 284 Whitehead Ave., or…
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Academy of Music funds Half-Court prize
The Academy of Music on Main Street, Spotswood, will sponsor the Half-Court Shot at Spotswood High School (SHS) on March 10 when SHS Project Graduation presents the Harlem Wizards vs. Spotswood High School in a basketball contest set for 7-10 p.m. at the school, Summerhill Road. Individuals attending the fundraiser will be able to cheer…
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Bargain Book Sale will mark 33rd year
The 33rd annual Bargain Book and Media Sale, sponsored by the East Brunswick Friends of the Library, will take place March 19-25 in the J.C. Penney court at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. Hours on opening day, March 19, will be 7-9:30 p.m. The sale will continue March 20-24 from 10 a.m. to…
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Citizenship workshop coming to E.B. Library
The East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will host a free citizenship workshop from 7-9 p.m. on March 14. Guest speaker Debby Alter, director of immigration and refugee services at Jewish Family and Vocational Services of Middlesex County, will discuss the citizenship-application process. Topics will include citizenship-eligibility requirements; where, when and how to file…
