Category: Suburban Calendar
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MADD recognizes Sayreville officer
The New Jersey Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving honored police officers from throughout the state on June 8 for their efforts in combating drunk and impaired drivers. Police Officer Jason Mader of the Sayreville Police Department was among the honorees, in recognition of leading his department in 2010 in arrests for DWI (driving while…
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Author to discuss, sign book at library
Retired teacher and journalist Mike Spina, whose recently published book titled “Teachers Under Attack! How New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s Personal Vendetta Against Teachers Will Destroy Public Education” questions the governor’s educationreform agenda, will speak to the public and host a book signing 2-4 p.m. June 18 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch,…
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Jazz panel to screen classic Getz concert
A DVD of Stan Getz performing at the Cafe Montmartre in Copenhagen, Denmark, will be screened at a gathering of the Central Jersey Jazz Association set for 7-9:30 p.m. June 22 in the community room at the Chuck Costello Complex, 1998 Route 18 north, Old Bridge. Getz’s classic July 6, 1987, performance finds him returning…
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Art-Auction proceeds to support St. Mary’s
An Art Auction to benefit St. Mary Church of SouthAmboy is set for June 28 in the Little Theater at Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary’s High School, Augusta Street at Stevens Avenue, South Amboy. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Bidding will start at 8 p.m. The eventwill feature a collection of more than 130 museum-quality reproductions…
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Podiatrist to offer lecture on diabetes
Dr. Varun “Ben” Gujral, D.P.M., will present a diabetes lecture at noon June 22 at Waterside Villas, 1 Overlook Drive, Monroe. Topics of discussion will include the types of diabetes, how diabetes can lead to heart disease and the importance of a healthy diet and exercise. A light lunch will be served following the lecture.…
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Craft club meets on Mondays, Thursdays
Crafters, knitters and crocheters of all kinds are welcome to attend meetings of the Old Bridge Public Library Crafting Club 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and 1 p.m. on Thursdays at the library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. For more information, call 732-721- 5600, ext. 5033, or log on to www.oldbridgelibrary.org.
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Library Scrabble Club will gather on June 17
The Sayreville Public Library Scrabble Club will hold a meeting 1:30-3:30 p.m. June 17 at the library, Washington Road. The library has a Scrabble board, but participants are free to bring their own. The club meets on the first and third Friday of every month. Registration is not required. For more information, call Alaina at…
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Restaurant event will support OLOL
Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will host a Benefit Day fundraiser from 11 a.m. June 23 to 2 a.m. June 24 at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each supporter’s check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present an event flier for the…
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Hebrew-speakers club to meet June 19
The next meeting of the Chug Ivrit club for intermediate-advanced Hebrew speakers will take place 11 a.m. June 19 at a private home in the Highland Park area. Chug Ivrit is sponsored by the Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. Men and women are invited. Membership…
