Category: Suburban Calendar
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May 1 is deadline for Elks scholarship
The SouthAmboy Elks Lodge is awarding its Elks Care, Elks Share Scholarship to a deserving senior from each of the five area high schools: South Amboy, Sayreville, Perth Amboy, South River and Cardinal McCarrick. Each student will receive $500. Applications are now available. For more information, visit www.elks.org and refer to Lodge No. 784 or…
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Donations needed for pet shelter yard sale
The Sayreville PetAdoption Center (SPAC), 1400 Main St., seeks donations for its annual spring yard sale to be held April 29. Donations may be dropped off from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 14 and 15 only. Televisions, computer monitors, clothing or shoes cannot be accepted. For more information, call Carmen, event coordinator, at 732-238-2556…
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Seminar will focus on weight-loss surgery
Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor a seminar titled “Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for Me?” 7-8 p.m. April 16 at its Old Bridge location. The informative event will focus on weight-loss surgery and include discussion on Roux-En-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding, and gastric sleeve. Dr. Oluseun Sowemimo will lead discussions on the concerns…
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Self-defense program for women April 24
Women can master the basic techniques for fending off an attacker by attending “Great Escapes & Quick Releases: An Introduction to Self-defense for Women” 6:30-8 p.m. April 24 at the Sayreville Public Library, 2010 Washington Road, Parlin. Participants will learn basic jujitsu techniques using little to no strength. (Wear a Tshirt, sweatpants and socks.) Open…
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Library invites teens to make rainbow art
The Old Bridge Library is inviting teens in grades 6-12 to make rainbow art 6-7 p.m. April 18. Participants will make fantastic rainbow art using a myriad of materials. No registration is required; this program is free and open to the public. For further information about library programs, call the Youth Services desk at 732-721-…
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Tattoo event will benefit pet adoption
Rabbits Den Tattoo Parlor, 120 North Main St., Milltown, will host a Friday the 13th tattoo event from noon to 10 p.m. April 13. The occasion will benefit the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center (SPAC). Tattoos selected from a sheet of original custom artwork will be available for $30. Half of the event’s proceeds will be…
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E.B. VFW schedules Good Friday dinner
East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 Men’s Auxiliary will host a Good Friday dinner 6-8 p.m. April 6 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road. The meal will feature a fish dinner, soup (clam chowder) and dessert. The cost is $9 per person. For more information, call 732- 254-9674 or visit www.vfwpost133.org/.
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St. Stan’s will offer new bingo games
St. Stanislaus Kastka Roman Catholic Church, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville, will host a new starburst bonus bingo game in the school auditorium on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) and on Sundays at 1:30 p.m. (doors open at noon). The kitchen will be open. Details: 732-254-0212.
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Special-needs children eligible for services
The Old Bridge School District provides special education and related services to disabled children/students ages 3 to 21 who are in need of special education. Those who reside within the district or have a child attending a nonpublic school in Old Bridge and suspect that child may be disabled due to physical, sensory, emotional, communication,…
