Category: Suburban Calendar
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Chasing Miracles’ author to speak
The East Brunswick Public Schools Special Education PTA (SEPTA) will sponsor an inspirational evening featuring John F. Crowley, author of “Chasing Miracles” at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane, East Brunswick. “Chasing Miracles” is a personal memoir from the family who inspired the film “Extraordinary Measures,” starring Brendan Fraser, Harrison…
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Vendors, crafters welcome at fair
Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary’s High School will hold a Holiday Craft Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 20 in the school gym, Augusta Street, South Amboy. Vendors and crafters are sought. Limited spaces are available at a cost of $35 each. The event will feature refreshments, snacks, hot dogs, a raffle and a bake sale. For more…
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‘Joyful Rest’ exhibit, lectures open Nov. 7
The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Folklife Program for New Jersey announced their newest endeavor, “Joyful Rest: Shabbat in the Context of Daily Life.” The project includes an exhibit, a fullcolor monograph, lectures and discussions, storytelling and more. The exhibit opens on Nov. 7 with a reception, which is free and open…
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Health forum will address good, bad fats
Greater Media radio station WCTC 1450 A.M. will host a Health and Wealth Forum on Nov. 6 at The Pines Manor, Edison. Dr. Michael E. Rothman of Wellness M.D. and Aesthetics, East Brunswick, will lead the discussion “Good Fat, Bad Fat — There’s Something Fishy Going On.” Dr. Rothman will explain how fats play a…
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Children to attend dance party at library
Youngsters ages 3-6 and their caregivers are invited to a Toddler Dance Party set for noon every Saturday in November at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Older and younger siblings are welcome to attend. The event, which is free of charge and open to the public, is sponsored…
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Methodist church plans rummage sale
The Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Road and Route 79, Morganville section of Marlboro, will hold its Fall Nearly New Rummage Sale 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nov. 5, with a Bag Sale ($3 per bag, $5 for two bags) set for 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 6. Items for sale will include men’s, women’s and children’s…
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Historical society plans Apple Festival
The Madison Township Historical Society will sponsor its 45th annual Apple Festival noon-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Old Bridge Municipal Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Homemade apple pies and apple products will be available for purchase. The event also will feature re-enactors, exhibitors and craft vendors. There will be poster contest presentations; a…
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Nuclear disarmament to be topic at meeting
Ward Wilson, author and independent scholar at Princeton University, will offer a presentation titled “Worldwide Nuclear Disarmament: Four Diplomatic Initiatives — the United States, the United Kingdom, the Swiss and the South Africans” at the next meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township planned for 10 a.m. Nov. 17 in the courtroom…
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Tickets available for Nov. 13 Comedy Night
St. Thomas the Apostle Knights of Columbus will host its second annual Comedy Night at 8 p.m. Nov. 13 at the knights hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The event will feature hot food, tap beer, wine, soda and comedy entertainment. Tickets cost $40 per person in advance, $45…
