Category: Suburban Calendar
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Alborada Dance to honor Lucena
The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will fete its founder and artistic director, Eva Lucena, at its annual Gala and Fundraiser set for 4:30-9:30 p.m. April 10 at Spain Inn, 1707 W. Seventh St., Piscataway. Guests will join Lucena on a “Cruise to Cadiz” featuring dancing at the Patio Andaluz with some of the company’s principal…
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Community invited to meditation retreat
A mini-meditation retreat titled “Food for the Body, Food for the Soul — A Day of Self-Discovery” is set for 1-4 p.m. April 2 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The event, sponsored by the Science of Spirituality, is designed to help individuals experience greater peace, fulfillment and personal well-being. Workshops…
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Concert, auction set at Alzheimer’s benefit
Music for Memories: A Night for Alzheimer’s Benefit is set for 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 1 at the United Methodist Church at Milltown, 47 N. Main St. The concert and silent auction fundraiser will be hosted by Danielle Micale, the newly crowned Mrs. New Jersey International 2011, and her family. Light refreshments and a meet-the-artists reception…
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Blue Star Mothers to host fundraiser
The Blue Star Mothers of the Jersey Shore Chapter No. 4 will hold a Ziti Dinner fundraiser 3-7 p.m. April 3 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133, 483 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Proceeds from the event will support Sgt. Christopher Deremer of East Brunswick, a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom who recently was…
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Clothing Drive scheduled at school
The Cheesequake Elementary School PTA will sponsor a Clothing Drive fundraiser 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 2 in the parking lot at the school, 111 Route 34. Gently used shoes, stuffed animals, clothing, handbags, belts and linens are sought. For more information, call Amy at 732-583-1623.
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Circus to raise funds for hemophilia panel
Phills Brothers will host a Sunshine Magic Circus fundraiser to benefit the Hemophilia Association of New Jersey 7:30 p.m. March 25 at South River High School, Montgomery Street. Two children will be admitted free of charge with one paid adult. Tickets for adults cost $5 each and will be available at the door. For more…
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AARP sponsors trip to Mackinac Island
Old Bridge AARP Chapter No. 4854 will offer a June 26-July 2 trip to Mackinac Island, Mich. The excursion will include visits to Greenfield Village, the Rouge Factory Tour, Frankenmuth, Bonner’s Christmas Wonderland and more. Cost is $889 per person, double occupancy. To reserve or for more information, call Kathy at 732-583-0820.
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Museum exhibit to open March 19
The East Brunswick Museum Corporation’s 2011 exhibit, “Through the Looking Glass: Vintage Clothing, Accessories and Household Heirlooms,” will open with a public reception at 1 p.m. March 19 at the East Brunswick Museum, 16 Maple St., in the Historic Village of Old Bridge, East Brunswick. The exhibit, which is sponsored by the East Brunswick Museum…
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Donors needed for temple blood drive
The East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane, will hold a blood drive 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 27. For an appointment, call 800-933-2566 or log on to www.tinyurl.com/ebjcblooddrive. Walk-ins are welcome; appointments will be given priority.
