Category: Suburban Calendar
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Yard sale to support YMCA scholarships
The Raritan Valley YMCA will host an Outdoor Yard Sale to benefit its Strong Kids Youth Scholarship Fund 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 2 at the new YMCA facility, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. The event will be moved indoors in case of rain. To date, the Raritan Valley YMCA has provided more than $20,000 in…
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Catholic Women sets Sept. 26 blood drive
The Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women, in conjunction with New Jersey Blood Services, will host a blood drive 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in the cafeteria at Sacred Heart School, located behind the convent on Walnut Street, South Amboy. Platelet machines will not be on site. A bake sale will take place during the…
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Participants sought for Craft Festival
Crafters of handmade items only are sought for the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Craft Festival planned for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13 at the church, routes 9 and 516, Old Bridge. Admission is free of charge. To reserve a table or for more information, email [email protected] or call 908-692-6005.
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fundraisers
Sept. 16-30 • Sock-a-Palooza, a sock collection for the less fortunate on behalf of the Hannah’s Socks organization, sponsored by KidZdent dental and orthodontic office, 2455 Route 516, Old Bridge. Seeking donations of new socks in men’s, women’s, children’s sizes. Socks will be hung from clotheslines throughout the office and then donated to a local…
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Holiday gifts sought for foster children
Lisa and Richard DeMarco, owners of The Bird House, East Brunswick, in conjunction with Mr. DeMarco’s sister, Danielle DeMarco, and Middlesex County Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS), are sponsoring a drive to collect new holiday toys and gifts for youngsters in foster care. Donations will be distributed to children currently in the foster-care system…
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Chinese-language classes to begin in E.B.
Mid-Jersey Chinese School, a nonprofit organization offering Chinese-language instruction and cultural classes for adults and children, is accepting applications for 2010-11 enrollment. Classes will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday mornings beginning Sept. 18 at Churchill Junior High School, East Brunswick. Instruction in traditional Mandarin, practical Chinese (Mandarin) and Cantonese is offered. Classes are customized…
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Tickets on sale for E.B. Elks dance
The East Brunswick Elks will hold a Country-Western Dance 6-10 p.m. Oct. 2 at the lodge, 21B Oakmont Ave. Doors will open at 5 p.m. The event will feature the music of the country band Due South and dance lessons with “Dancin’ Diana” between music sets. Light fare and snacks will be available for purchase.…
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Taste of Holy Trinity scheduled for Sept. 25
Holy Trinity Church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River, will sponsor its second annual Taste of Holy Trinity fundraiser 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 in the parish hall. Cuisines from Jamaica to Italy will be served. Cost is $1 per taste. For more information, call the church at 732-254-1734.
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Groncki to be feted at Rosarians breakfast
The Rosary Altar Society of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, MacArthur Avenue, Sayreville, will honor its president, Barbara Groncki, at its 29th annual Communion Breakfast to be held in the St. Stan’s School cafeteria after the 9 a.m. Mass Oct. 3 at St. Stan’s Church. Donation is $8 per person for adults, $4 for children under…
