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Kiddie Academy, 2400 Route 27, North Brunswick, is holding a hat and mitten drive through Dec. 17. The school will also be collecting new, unwrapped toys that will be donated to a local shelter In addition, through the Kids Give Back initiative, all students will make items in their classrooms that will be sold to…

American Legion Post 401’s annual food drive in support of the South Brunswick Food Bank has begun. Residents may drop off donations of non-perishable food items at the American Legion Post Home, 148 Major Road, Monmouth Junction, any time after 2 p.m., seven days a week. Items needed include coffee, tea, juice boxes, water, Parmalot…

The South Brunswick Athletic Association is selling 5-foot-by-5-foot blankets emblazoned with the Vikings’ emblem and mascot for $40 each. The fundraiser will support the 12-U SBAA baseball team’s trip to Cooperstown, New York, next year. Email [email protected].

The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services is holding a holiday decorating contest. To nominate a house, send a picture to [email protected] including the address of the home. Judging by the Holly Jolly Crew will take place 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Lights must be on. The contest is free and open to…

The Raritan Poets, a reading group and workshop since 1994, will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the East Brunswick Library, 1 Civic Center Drive. All ages are welcome. Bring 10 copies of the reading sample.

Applications are being accepted for the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office’s Civilian Academy. Participants will meet 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays for eight weeks. beginning April 6, at the Middlesex County Police Training Center, North Patrol Road, Edison. One Saturday class will be held. Graduation is scheduled for May 25. Each session will highlight functions of the Sheriff’s…

The Hugs for Brady Foundation, whose goal is to eradicate childhood cancer in honor of Brady Wells, who died in 2010 at 23 months old from non-differentiated acute leukemia, has received $7,336.09 from TD Bank and the Bring Change program. The money will be used by the South Brunswick-based organization for Brady Buddy wagons that…

The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services’ Special Needs Program will offer Adaptive Aquatics on Saturdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 13, at the North Brunswick Township High School pool, 98 Raider Road. Highly trained staff will help participants practice breathing, kicks, arm movements, treading and water safety. Ages 5 to 10 will meet from…

Residents needing assistance applying for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act can consult with certified counselors 5-7 p.m. on Dec. 10-15 at the North Brunswick Public Library, 880 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. To schedule an appointment, call 732- 246-3545 The program is being offered in partnership with the United Way of Central Jersey.