Category: Suburban Calendar
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Seniors offering excursion to Wildwood
St. Mary’s Seniors, South Amboy, will sponsor a Sept. 16-19 trip to Wildwood. Cost is $233 and includes bus transportation, lodging for three nights, six meals (three full breakfasts and three full dinners) and side trips to Cape May, Smithville and an Atlantic City casino. For more information and to reserve, call (732) 721-5030.
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‘A String of Pearls’ next up at music center
The Imperial Music Center Band will present its “A String of Pearls” concert at 2 p.m. on Aug. 5 at the music center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. Lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m. For information, call (732) 238-0310 or log on to www.theimperialmusiccenter.com.
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Fundraisers
July 26 • “Community Savings” Book Sale, sponsored by Sayreville War Memorial High School Bombers Basketball. Discount price: $10 per book, two for $15. Proceeds benefit Bombers basketball programs. Coupons, valid through December, feature discounts at area businesses including Ria Mar Restaurant, Modell’s Sporting Goods, Marty’s Shoes, Karl’s Appliances, Feet First, McDonald’s, Burger King, Auntie…
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Students invited to join youth conservation corps
Middlesex County youth interested in working to improve and preserve area parks this fall may apply now for positions with the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps. The corps uses youth employment to work on the more than 6,000 acres of open space owned and maintained by the county. Its mission is “to protect and preserve…
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Master Gardeners to offer advice at fair
Residents are invited to consult with members of the Middlesex County Master Gardeners from 5-10 p.m. Aug. 6-10, 2-10 p.m. on Aug. 11, and 2-7 p.m. on Aug. 12 in the agriculture tent at the Middlesex County Fair at the county fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The Master Gardeners volunteer time to provide county residents…
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Participants sought for home-arts fair event
The Middlesex County Fair Association invites residents to participate in the Home-Arts Festival at the 69th annual Middlesex County Fair set for Aug. 6-12 at the fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The Home-Arts Festival affords an opportunity for the nonprofessional to enter his or her creative projects and products for exhibition and competition. Exhibits are…
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Dog Days adoption event on tap at shelter
Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will host a Dog Days of Summer adoption evening from 6-9 p.m. on July 26. Complimentary hot dogs, homemade lemonade, popcorn, lollipops and ice cream will be served. The event also will feature raffles, door prizes and goodies for youngsters. Participants who bring a can of cat food…
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After-hours party to welcome ‘Harry Potter’ book
The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will mark the publication of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” the final book in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series, with a celebration featuring entertainment, activities and refreshments from 10 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. on July 20. The library will close at its usual time, 9…
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Performers sought for ‘Wait Until Dark’ production
Auditions for the Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company’s upcoming production of the thriller “Wait Until Dark” are set for July 24 and July 25 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Callbacks, if needed, are planned for July 26. Director Greg Louis is seeking actors for the following roles: • Harry Roat…
