Category: Suburban Calendar
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American Legion to ring in new year
American Legion Post No. 253 will hold a New Year’s Eve party beginning at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at the post home, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood. The event will feature a cocktail hour, an open bar and a buffet dinner. Cost is $40 per person. For more information, call Rich at 908- 227-8203.
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Applebee’s aiding Toys-for-Tots drive
Applebee’s restaurants are working to generate additional donations for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots by offering paper “gift packs” for $1 each through Dec. 31. The packs are displayed prominently within the restaurants. To find an Applebee’s location, log on to www.applebees.com.
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Programs for adults on agenda at library
The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will sponsor a variety of upcoming programs for adults. The Adult Craft Club meets at 1 p.m. every Thursday in the Senior Spaces area of the library. Crafters of all abilities and interests are welcome. “Holidays on Ice” by David Sedaris will be…
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Gift card will go to blood donors
Kohl’s of Old Bridge, 1043 Route 9 north, will sponsor a blood drive 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 19 in the store parking lot. Each donor will receive a $15 Kohl’s gift card and a complimentary cholesterol screening. All donors must present signed or photo identification. For more information, call the Blood Center of New Jersey…
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Santa to ride around borough on fire truck
The President Park Fire Company will sponsor a Santa Ride-Around on Dec. 19. Santa’s route will be as follows: • 9 a.m. — Jackson Avenue and Reflections; • 9:30 a.m. — School Drive, Jeffrey Court, Eric Court; • 10 a.m. — Miara Street, Kenneth Avenue, Haven Terrace and area; • 11 a.m. — Midnight Avenue,…
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Theater group sets ‘Jungle Book’ tryouts
Circle Players, 416 Victoria Ave., Piscataway, will hold auditions for its spring children’s show, “The Jungle Book,” 7 p.m. Dec. 21 and 23. The director is seeking energetic children and adults, ages 8 and up, to play a number of human and animal roles. Auditioners, who should dress comfortably and be prepared to read from…
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JFVS to conduct computer training
Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) will offer computertraining 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 in…
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Tamarack Hollow walk set for Dec. 19
The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will sponsor its second Nature Walk around the recently acquired Tamarack Hollow county open space, East Brunswick, beginning at 1 p.m. Dec. 19. Partnership naturalist Herve Barrier will lead the trip through the woodlands, wetlands, vernal pools and wildlife along Tamarack Trail. The Middlesex County Parks Department has challenged…
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Sociable Singles to meet in Monroe
The next meeting of Etz Chaim Sociable Singles is set for 1-4 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 609-655- 5137.
