Category: Suburban Calendar
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RCIA registration under way at church
St. Mary’s Parish, South Amboy, is accepting registration for any adult (age 14 or older) who is interested in preparing for baptism, First Holy Communion or confirmation. The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) begins with several weeks of inquiry sessions. Joined by team members and supported by the parish community, participants will go…
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Youngsters invited to Masquerade Party
The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will host a Masquerade Party for ’tweens in fourth-sixth grades beginning at 2 p.m. Oct. 2. The event will feature crafts, games, food and more. Participants will decorate masks, play charades and Pictionary and bob for apples. All materials will be provided. Costumes…
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Donations needed for pet-shelter Yard Sale
Sayreville Pet Adoption Center (SPAC), 1400 Main St., will hold a Giant Yard Sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24 in the center’s parking lot. Donations of gently used items for the sale may be dropped off at the shelter 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Oct. 8 and 9 only. Clothing, linens, shoes, electronics, stuffed animals and…
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Volunteers needed for NJ Blood Services
NJ Blood Services, which supplies blood products and services to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers to work blood drives. The blood service volunteer is an integral member of the collection team whose task it is to assist donors with registration, escorting and canteen duties, and to watch for post-donation reactions.…
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Library to present ensemble in concert
The Ceres Musical Ensemble will perform at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The concert is part of the library’s First Friday program series. Andriy Milavsky heads the ensemble of virtuosos who will play songs of the Carpathian Mountains, spirited music from Ukraine, Moldova,…
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4-H opens doors to public Oct. 3
The Middlesex County 4-H Open House will be held 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at the 4- H Center on the corner of Cranbury and Fern roads in East Brunswick. According to the organization, 4-H offers learning and fun for youths in a variety of project areas from animals, to dance, to leadership. Attendees can…
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Hospice volunteers sought to help others
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of the New Jersey Shore is recruiting compassionate people to be hospice volunteers in Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex and Somerset counties. Hospice volunteers give their time to terminally ill patients and their caregivers during a critical time. In orientation classes, they are trained in listening skills, family dynamics and the right words…
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Old Bridge teen competes for title
OLD BRIDGE — Township resident Kayla Jarry, 18, will compete for the title of Miss New Jersey Teen USA 2011 from Oct. 1-3 at the Hilton Parsippany Hotel. The winner of the pageant will represent New Jersey at the National 2011 Miss Teen USA Pageant and will serve as a teen ambassador. Kayla is the…
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Knights of Columbus to hold Oldies Dance
Spotswood Knights of Columbus will sponsor its monthly Friday-Night Rock ’n’ Roll Oldies Dance 8-11 p.m. Oct. 1 at the council home, 30 Crescent Ave. The event will feature dancing to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s and music by a DJ. Soda, coffee, tea and dessert will be provided. There will…
