Category: Suburban Calendar
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Mystery writers to host guest speaker
Dr. Dave Wendel, of the Jamesburgbased Natural Health and Wellness Center, will examine the question “Death by Natural Causes? Perhaps … Perhaps Not!” during the March 31 meeting of Sisters in Crime/Central Jersey at the Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Ave., Jamesburg. Burke’s program will begin at 11:30 a.m., and admission is free. To help…
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‘Rescuing the River’ screening March 22
A free showing of “Rescuing the River” will be held March 22 at the Raritan Bay YMCATheater, 357 New Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy. “Rescuing the River” is an hour-long documentary narrated by actor Avery Brooks that traces the history of the lower Raritan as an industrial corridor and looks at both the legacy of contamination…
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Connections program seeks volunteers
The Connections program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Metuchen, a volunteer adult-to-child match program, is seeking adult volunteers to provide a positive friend relationship to children and youths who have suffered a loss or have special needs. These children reside in Middlesex County and Franklin Township and are in desperate need of a…
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‘Annie’ at Main Street Theater
The Main Street Theatre Company will present the classic musical “Annie” through March 24 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin. Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $16 for seniors and students, and $12 for children age 12 and under.…
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‘Dads & Grads’ bingo will benefit St. Mary’s
“Dads& Grads Electronics Bingo,” a benefit for St. Mary’s Parish in South Amboy, will be held April 27 in the cafeteria on the corner of Second Street and Stevens Avenue. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the first game called at 7:30 p.m. Coffee, tea and dessert will be served. Bring your own wine and…
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Spring Craft Show is coming to Spotswood
Granny’s Cellar Spring Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 31 at Immaculate Conception Auditorium, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Sixty-five crafters will be displaying handmade crafts. Breakfast, lunch and bakery items will also be available at the country kitchen. Admission is $2 for adults. Children will be admitted for free.…
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Easter egg hunt at Reformed Church Home
Reformed Church Home invites the public to the fourth annual Easter egg hunt to be held on the lawns at 1990 Route 18 north, Old Bridge, on March 31. The start times are 10:30 a.m. for children ages 2-6 and 11 a.m. for children ages 7-10. Events will start promptly and end quickly. Be on…
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Girl Scouts collecting food donations
The Old Bridge Food Bank, 1 Old Bridge Plaza (in the municipal complex), is collecting items for its food bank 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 31. Drive up with your donation and Girl Scout volunteers will unload and collect items right from the car. The following items are requested and most needed: • Tuna fish •…
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Middle school to hold clothing drive
Sayreville Middle School, 800 Washington Road, Parlin, will hold a clothing drive 8:30-10 a.m. April 21. The school’s community service students will be collecting gently used clothing, shoes, handbags, stuffed animals and linens. For more information, call 732-525-5290, ext 5556 or visit www.sayrevillek12.net.
