Category: Suburban Calendar
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Flea market, bake sale scheduled at church
Messiah Lutheran Church, 3091 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville, will sponsor its Fall Flea Market and Youth Group Bake Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 16 in the church parking lot. For more information, call 732-721-8493.
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Donations needed for homeless pets
Whisker Away Pet Sitting, Spotswood, is collecting items for homeless pets through Dec. 9 during its second annual Homeless Pet Holiday Drive. Items sought include used, clean towels and blankets; unopened dog/cat/ parrot/bunny food and treats; horse and wildlife feed; used crates, cages, litter boxes, leashes, collars, beds and bowls; bleach, laundry detergent, latex gloves,…
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Clothing Drive on tap at Old Bridge school
The Cheesequake Elementary School PTA will sponsor a fundraising Clothing Drive 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 16 in the parking lot at the school, 111 Route 34. Shoes, stuffed animals, clothing, handbags, belts and linens are sought. For more information, call Amy at 732-583-1623.
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Knights to host Halloween gala
The annual Knights of Columbus Halloween Dinner-Dance is set for 7:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. Costumes are optional. The event will feature music by a DJ, dancing to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s, a cash bar for mixers and wine, a…
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Thompson slates Medicare info session
Assemblyman Sam Thompson (R-13th District) will sponsor a Medicare program 11:30 a.m. Oct. 19 at the Keyport Senior Center, 110 Second St. The presentation will advise Medicare beneficiaries of changes to traditional Medicare, Medicare Part D prescription coverage, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare supplements for 2011. Trained counselors will explain how recent changes in Medicare…
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Hazardous waste drop-off day planned
The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold a household hazardous-waste drop-off day 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Middlesex County Division of Highways, Apple Orchard Lane, North Brunswick. Household hazardous wastes that are improperly disposed of are identified as a danger to children and animals, a potential cause of groundwater pollution…
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Candidates to face off in Oct. 17 debate
Congressional candidates Frank Pallone and Anna Little from the 6th District and Rush Holt and Scott Sipprelle from the 12th District have been invited to face off in a debate sponsored by Temple Shalom’s Social Action Committee at 7 p.m. Oct. 17. The event will be held at the temple, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen. The…
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Altar Rosary Society to hold Tricky Tray
The St. Lawrence Altar Rosary Society will sponsor a Tricky Tray beginning at 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the parish center, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Individuals under age 18 will not be admitted. For tickets or more information, call Maria…
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Residents invited to citizens police course
Police Chief William Volkert recently announced that the Old Bridge Police Department will implement a Citizens Police Academy beginning Nov. 16. The academy will expose residents of Old Bridge to entry-level police training to familiarize them with police procedures. The program also provides an interactive forum for the police to provide information to the community.…
