Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar
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Donors sought due to critical blood shortage
The Blood Center of New Jersey is asking residents to donate blood during the month of July due to a critical shortage of inventory. There is an immediate need for all types of blood, and there are serious shortages of types 0 positive, O negative, A positive, A negative and B negative. The center will…
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International music fest under way in Monroe
The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission’s 2006 Music in the Park Summer Series is continuing its free international music events from 6-8 p.m. in the gazebo on the lake at Thompson Park, Monroe. The remaining concert schedule is as follows: + July 20 – Brazilian Jazz Quartet, featuring accordionist Eddie Monteiro; + July 27 –…
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St. John’s plans July 22 flea market/garage sale
St. John’s Baptist Church will hold its Garage Sale and Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 22 in the church parking lot, 24 Lake St., Jamesburg. The event will take place rain or shine. Spaces cost $15 each, $25 for two. Table-rental fee is $5. All proceeds will go to the…
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J’burg Elks will sponsor July 22 Family Picnic
Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will hold its first Family Picnic from noon to 4 p.m. on July 22 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave., Jamesburg. Organizers hope to make the picnic an annual event. Members, their families and friends are invited to attend. Cost is $8 for adults; children under age 12 will…
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Car wash, bake sale to aid homeless shelter
Monroe Junior Girl Scout Troop No. 330 will sponsor a car wash and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 23 at the Monroe Township Recreation Center, Monmouth Road. Proceeds will be donated to the Elijah’s Promise homeless shelter, New Brunswick. The car wash and bake sale are the first service projects…
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Rosarians to sponsor Aug. 5 trip to A.C.
The Immaculate Conception Rosary Society, Spotswood, will sponsor an Aug. 5 fund-raising bus trip to Showboat Casino and Hotel, Atlantic City. Cost is $25 per person, with a $15 return in cash and a $5 food coupon. For more information and to reserve, call (732) 251-1024.
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Participants sought for fair Charity Challenge
The Middlesex County Fair Association invites all local charities to participate in the Charity Challenge to be held at the 2006 Middlesex County Fair set for Aug. 7-13 at the fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. An eligible charity is any charity that has a federal-tax exemption and operates in Middlesex County. During fair week, visitors…
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Registration going on for baby-sitting course
Young people ages 11-15 are invited to a baby-sitting workshop set for 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 18, 19 and 20 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The course will be presented by the Middlesex County Health Department. Participants must attend all three sessions to receive a certificate of completion. The…
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Monroe Library to host free jazz concert July 21
Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will host a jazz concert by John Bianculli 5-7 p.m. July 21. Patrons are invited to bring lawn chairs and needed items to keep cool in the heat. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved indoors; tickets will be given to 100 patrons. For more information,…
