Category: Suburban Calendar
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Shuttle-transit forum scheduled for Nov. 17
A forum on the Middlesex County Area Transit (MCAT) community-shuttle transportation program will be held 2-4 p.m. Nov. 17 at Maher Manor, 2000 Route 18 north, Old Bridge. The presentation is designed to provide residents of Maher Manor, the Chuck Costello Complex, Old Bridge Housing, Birchwood and other surrounding areas with information on how to…
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Friends will offer books at Holiday Sale
The Friends of the Old Bridge Public Library will present its annual Holiday Sale of coffee-table books, popular fiction and books for all ages, during regular library hours, Nov. 19-25 at the library main branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Proceeds will support the library’s materials collection and cultural programs including concerts, workshops, the children’s…
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Bariatric weight-loss group plans meeting
Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor a Bariatric Weight-Loss Support Group meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 18 in Centennial Hall at the hospital’s Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. The meeting is designed for individuals who have had weight-loss surgery, are contemplating weight-loss surgery or are trying to maintain a healthy weight. Facilitator Lauretta Thompson,…
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Knights to offer Nov. 19 Oldies Dance
The next Knights of Columbus monthly Rock ’n’ Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. Nov. 19 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the oldies. There will be a 50/50 and door prizes. Admission is $10…
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Genealogy program coming to library
Gerald Smith, a certified genealogist, will present a genealogy workshop at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The workshop is aimed at helping participants discover their family roots. Smith will focus on techniques to research landless ancestors and offer information on resources and strategies…
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Literacy tutor training set in E.B.
The Literacy Program of New Jersey (LPNJ) will sponsor a 12-hour tutor training 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 13, 20 and Dec. 4 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Trainees will be taught the main principles of adult learning. The program is divided into four main areas of content: listening skills,…
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Volunteers sought for O.B. Relay for Life
The 2011 Relay for Life of Old Bridge is seeking Relay Committee members to join in planning the upcoming fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. Relay for Life is a volunteer-driven, staff-coached event. All are welcome to participate. For more information on volunteering, email Kaitlyn Buffone at kaitlyn.buffone@ cancer.org or call 732-951-6344.
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Veterans, auxiliary to be honored at OLV
Sayreville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699 and its Ladies Auxiliary will attend a Veterans Day program set for 12:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Our Lady of Victories (OLV) School, 36 Main St., Sayreville. OLV students will honor the VFW members for their service and dedication to the United States. Veterans in the community…
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Women’s club sets Holiday Boutique
The Plaza Grande Women’s Club will hold its third annual Holiday Boutique 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Plaza Grande at Old Bridge Clubhouse, 1200 Falston Circle. The event will feature vendors and door
