Category: Suburban Calendar
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County JFVS offering basic computer classes
Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County will sponsor basic computer literacy classes in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and Power Point beginning July 2 in the JFVS computer lab, 200 Metroplex Drive, Suite 200, Edison, across the street from the Edison train station. Both day and evening classes are available. Each course will…
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Top prize is $15,000 in Milltown school raffle
Our Lady of Lourdes School, Milltown, invites the public to participate in the school’s second annual Powerball Raffle. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. Each ticket costs $50. A total of 20 prizes, including the grand prize of $15,000 (or 60 percent of the prize portion of ticket sales), will be awarded. The remaining prizes…
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Kidsworks to stage ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will present its Kidsworks production of “Beauty and the Beast” at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on July 7 and 14 and 2 p.m. on July 8 at the Main Street Theatre, Garden Friends, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The children’s show, written by Michele Vacca, revisits the…
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Summer reading kickoff party planned at library
The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will sponsor a Summer Reading Club Kickoff Day on June 30. The community is invited to attend. This year’s reading club, “Get a Clue @ Your Library,” will feature a series of “mystery” events throughout the summer. The kickoff celebration will showcase Justin…
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Independence Day fest scheduled for June 30
The Sayreville Recreation Department will sponsor its 2007 Independence Day Celebration beginning at 3 p.m. on June 30 at Kennedy Park, Washington Road. Rain date is July 1. The event will feature games, live music and food. Fireworks are scheduled for approximately 9 p.m. For more information, call (732) 390-7092.
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Brandeis Women will travel to ‘Pharaohs’
The Brandeis University National Women’s Committee will sponsor a July 17 trip to the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, to see “The Golden Age of the Pharaohs.” The 11-gallery exhibit features rare artifacts and treasures. Cost is $60 per person and includes an audio guide. Participants will be on their own for lunch. All are welcome. For…
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O.B. Library trustees will meet on July 11
The Old Bridge Library board of trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on July 11 at the Old Bridge Main Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The public is welcome. Formal action may be taken on agenda items or other matters before the board.
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O.B. church to sponsor vacation Bible school
Old Bridge Baptist Church, 21 Kossman St., East Brunswick, will host a vacation Bible school from 6:30-8:45 p.m., July 9-13. Classes will be available for youngsters in kindergarten-sixth grade. This year’s theme, “Avalanche Ranch,” will feature a Western backdrop for Bible crafts, stories, snacks and music. Complimentary light refreshments will be served. The sessions are…
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Salute to military next up at music center
The Imperial Music Center Band will offer a “Salute to the American Armed Forces” concert at 2 p.m. on July 1 at the music center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. Lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, call (732) 238-0310 or log on to www.theimperialmusiccenter.com.
