Category: Suburban Calendar
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Vets honor roll will be upgraded
The Sayreville Veterans Alliance recently announced that the Sayreville Veterans Honor Roll, located at Borough Hall, will be upgraded to include U.S. veterans of World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Vietnam era, the Lebanon crisis, Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Haiti, operations Southern and Northern Watch, Operation Enduring…
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Toastmasters Club will meet Aug. 25
The Old Bridge Toastmasters Club will hold meeting 7-9 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Cottrell Community Church, Old Bridge. The club is offering a free four-week course that focuses on improving communication and public speaking. For additional information or to register, contact Tom Somers at [email protected] or call Gail Small at 732-679-9627 or [email protected].
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Vendors are sought for Old Bridge Day
The Old Bridge Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking vendors for Old Bridge Day 2009 set for Oct. 3. The event will feature amusements, food, crafts and live entertainment. For more information or to reserve, call 732-607-7940 or log on to www.oldbridge.com.
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Hospital to sponsor HIV group meetings
Raritan Bay Medical Center will hold HIV support group meetings Aug. 24 and 31 at the hospital’s Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Individuals diagnosed with or caring for someone coping with HIV are welcome to attend. Registration is required. For time, exact location and to register, call 732-324-5022. Free and confidential rapid HIV…
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Philomusica choir will hold auditions
Philomusica, an auditioned community choir, welcomes singers with good reading skills for concerts that will be held Dec. 5 and 6 in North Brunswick. Auditions are by appointment only. Open rehearsals will be held 7:30-10 p.m. Aug. 31, Sept. 14, 21 and 28 at the Unitarian Universalist Society in East Brunswick. Details: 888-544-5668 or www.philomusica.org.
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‘Variety Tonight’ to aid shelter animals
Spotlight on Festivals of New York City will offer a performance of “Variety Tonight” to benefit the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center at 7 p.m. Aug. 22 at Jax Lisbon to Rome Restaurant, 1241 Roosevelt Ave., Carteret. The evening will feature singers, comedians, dancers, “odd talent,” periodic auctioning of “strange” items and a gift-basket raffle. Drink…
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American Legion picnic set for Sept. 12
American Legion Post 253, Devoe Avenue, Spotswood, will hold it annual picnic 1-6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the post home. The event will include food, soda, beer and prizes. The cost is $20 per person. Children under 12 will be admitted free of charge. For tickets and information, call 732-251-1030.
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Scams targeting seniors to be discussed
A representative from the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office will be at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 21 to discuss scams that target seniors. The Prosecutor’s Office will provide tips on how to identify and avoid scams and will include information on fraud, telemarketing activity, door-to-door…
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Volunteers wanted for free fitness study
Old Bridge Snap Fitness will sponsor a free fitness study starting Aug. 31. The study is limited to 50 volunteers who will participate in a moderate exercise program three times a week for three weeks under staff supervision. Results of the local study will be combined with those of other towns and cities across North…
