Category: Suburban Calendar
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Civil War panel will meet Nov. 19
The Robert E. Lee Civil War Roundtable will hold its next monthly meeting 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Woodbridge Public Library, George Frederick Plaza. Guest speaker Steve Glazer will offer a presentation titled “New Jersey in the First Year of the Civil War.” Admission is free of charge. The public is invited to attend.
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Peregrine falcon to be topic at library
Maria Grace, education and outreach manager of the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, will offer a presentation on the natural history of the peregrine falcon and its decline and current resurgence in New Jersey, at a program set for 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and…
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Donations needed for Middlesex food drive
Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (M.C.F.O.O.D.S.) is in urgent need of donations. The warehouse is currently running low on many items. Necessities such as tuna fish, cereal, macaroni and cheese, canned meats and pastas, stews, peanut butter, jelly, fruits, vegetables, rice, stuffing, potatoes, paper products, toiletries and baby supplies are needed. M.C.F.O.O.D.S.…
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Youngsters invited to free-throw contest
East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will conduct its annual Hoop Shoot Free-Throw Contest 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. The contest is open to boys and girls ages 8-13. There will be three age brackets for both boys and girls; placement will be based upon the…
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Girls invited to free field-hockey clinic
A free Old Bridge field-hockey clinic for girls in kindergarten-eighth grade, sponsored by Valerie Bechtold of Old Bridge as part of her journey to a Girl Scout Gold Award, is set for 12:30-3 p.m. Nov. 18 on the front field at Carl Sandburg Middle School, Route 516, Old Bridge. Participants should enter the school property…
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Alumni panel creates fund for storm relief
The Old Bridge Alumni Path Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting high-school athletic and performing-arts programs, has established a Sandy Recovery Donations Fund for the Old Bridge area. Proceeds will be donated specifically to Laurence Harbor, Cliffwood Beach and other sections of Old Bridge affected by the storm. Donations may be mailed to Alumni Path Foundation,…
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Caregivers group plans Nov. 20 meeting
A program titled “Using Observation to Detect Illnesses” will be presented at the next meeting of the Reformed Church Home Caregivers Support Group set for 2-3:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the facility, 1990 Route 18 north, Old Bridge. Guest speakers will be Uland Marcus- Aiyeku, R.N., director of nursing at the Reformed Church Home, and…
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Holiday bazaar and auction set at church
The second annual Trinity Presbyterian Church Old-Fashioned Christmas Bazaar and Silent Auction will take place 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 10 at the church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Bazaar items will include handcrafted ornaments and home décor; knitted and crocheted items; home-canned fruits, jams and jellies; hand-beaded jewelry; handmade greeting cards; homemade bake-sale treats; and…
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Tickets available for spaghetti dinner
The Youth Group of Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish will sponsor its spaghetti dinner 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in the auditorium at St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The menu will include spaghetti and meatballs, salad, a beverage and dessert. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for…
