Category: Suburban Calendar
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Workshop to offer info on vets benefits
A community-service presentation for veterans, widows of veterans and all seniors will be held at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13 in the activities room at the Residence at Forsgate, 319 Forsgate Drive, Monroe. The program, presented by Steven Millinger and Barry Ferter of U.S. Benefits Analysts, is designed to offer information on how one may qualify…
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JFVS to conduct computer training
Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) will offer computer training classes beginning the week of Jan. 11 at its office at 32 Ford Ave., Milltown. Classes will cover basic keyboarding, Microsoft Windows, beginner and intermediate Word, beginner and intermediate Excel, Power Point, surfing the Internet and “Simple Start for QuickBooks.” A course…
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Hester Street Troupe to perform klezmer
The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Folklife Program for New Jersey, in association with Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, will present The Hester Street Troupe in a concert featuring the Yiddish folk-music tradition known as klezmer beginning at 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Admission…
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Friday’s event to aid Bombers bowling
The Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) Bombers bowling team will host a T.G.I.F. Night fundraiser 5-9 p.m. Jan. 12 at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Supporters should tell their server they are there to support the bowling team. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each bill (excluding alcohol) to the team.…
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Tickets on sale for Allure of Chocolate
The Historic Village of Old Bridge Community Group (HVOBCG) and the New Jersey Museum of Agriculture will sponsor the seventh annual Allure of Chocolate 2-5 p.m. Jan. 31 at the New Jersey Museum of Agriculture, 103 College Farm Road, North Brunswick, adjacent to the Cook College campus, Route 1, just south of the Ryders Lane…
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New theater seats needed at Villagers
The Villagers Theatre, now celebrating its 50th year, will present performances of “Please … Be Seated,” a fundraising evening of comedy, at 8 p.m. Jan. 15 and 16 in the Villagers Theatre Black Box, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin. All proceeds will go toward the purchase of 100 new chairs to replace the…
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Community invited to dance to the oldies
A Rock ’n’ Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. Jan. 15 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. Dances are held the third Friday of every month. Admission is $9 per person and includes…
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Students to bowl for children with cancer
High school students throughout New Jersey are invited to take part in the fourth annual Prodigal Foundation Inc. High School Masters Bowling Tournament benefit set for 12:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at Woodbridge Bowling Center, 346 Main St. Proceeds from the event will aid children affected by cancer. Students may raise their entry fees by seeking…
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Nativity of Our Lord will host blood drive
New Jersey Blood Services will conduct a New Year’s Blood Drive 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 185 Applegarth Road, Monroe. Donors must be at least 17 years of age (16-year-olds need a parent’s permission letter), weigh at least 110 pounds and may not have donated blood within the last…
