Category: Suburban Calendar
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Wilson third-graders to conduct car wash
TheWilson School third-grade class will sponsor a car wash 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 19 on the playground at Wilson Elementary School, 65 Dane St., Sayreville. Donation is $5 per car.
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Volunteers needed to help at blood drives
New Jersey Blood Services, which supplies blood products and services to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers to work blood drives. The blood service volunteer is an integral member of the collection team whose task it is to assist donors with registration, escorting and canteen duties, and to watch for post-donation…
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Strawberry Days coming to Giamarese
Strawberry Days at Giamarese Farm, 155 Fresh Ponds Road, East Brunswick, are set for 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 19, 20, 26 and 27. The free events will feature strawberry shortcake made from field-fresh strawberries. Burgers and hotdogs will be available for purchase. Guests who want to pick their own strawberries should stop in the farm…
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Entries sought for Senior Poets Laureate
Entries are being accepted in the 20th annual National Senior Poets Laureate Poetry Competition for American poets age 50 and older. A laureate poet will be named for each state and territory represented, and the writers of the two best laureate poems will receive the National Senior Poet Laureate Award ($500) and National Senior Poet…
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Stroke support group sets meeting time
Arecently founded stroke support group will now meet every Saturday at the Marlboro Renaissance Diner on Route 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information about the group, contact Wayne Lubowicki at 609-578-8799 or visit http://www.meetup.com/Marlboro- Stroke- Survivors-Meetup-Group.
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Parents, students invited to open house
St. Bartholomew School, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will hold an open house for parents and prospective students 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 20. The school offers kindergarteneighth grade classes. Before-school and afterschool care is available. Transportation is provided for surrounding areas. For more information, call the school at 732-254-7105.
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Trucker in O.B. fatal crash charged with manslaughter
OLD BRIDGE — A Pennsylvania truck driver has been charged with causing a crash that killed a Monmouth County man and injured the victim’s wife and daughter. Brad L. Phillips, 25, of Gap, Pa., was arrested at his home on May 11 and was charged with aggravated manslaughter, two counts of aggravated assault and possession…
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Friends to sponsor Book Sale at library
The Friends of the Old Bridge Public Library will host its annual Book Sale during regular library hours, June 2-8, at the Old Bridge Main Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Items available for sale will include hardcover and paperback books for adults, teens and children; music; videos; and more. All sales are final. Proceeds…
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Carnival ride tickets are on sale now
Carnival ride tickets are on sale for the Sacred Heart Church carnival planned for May 23-26. Asheet of 15 tickets can be purchased in advance for $10. (Price is less than $1 per ticket.) Unlimited band nights will be held Wednesday and Saturday. To purchase discounted tickets, contact Eileen at 914-255-0231 or by email at…
