Category: Suburban Calendar
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Summer programs continue at library
A variety of programs will be offered in August at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. A partial schedule is as follows: • Aug. 8 — 1:30 p.m., “Advances in Low Vision,” with Dr. Steven Silverberg discussing new developments including macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy; • Aug. 9 —…
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Red Knights ride to aid children’s hospital event
The Red Knights Motorcycle Club, New Jersey-Chapter 10, Spotswood, will hold its third annual Ride for the Children Poker Run on Aug. 10, beginning with 8-10 a.m. registration at the Center 18 Plaza/Burger King parking lot, Route 18 north, East Brunswick, just south of Rues Lane, across from the Seville Diner. Rain date is Aug.…
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Korean War veterans panel to meet in Monroe
Korean War veterans and post-Korean War veterans have an active Korean War/Service Veterans Association panel, Central Jersey Chapter No. 148, in Monroe. The chapter will hold its next meeting at 10 a.m. Aug. 13 in the courtroom of the Monroe Township Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. New members are invited to attend. For a membership application…
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Participants sought for home-arts event at fair
The Middlesex County Fair Association invites residents to participate in the Home- Arts Festival at the 70th annual Middlesex County Fair set for Aug. 4-10 at the fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Fair organizers are seeking amateur crafters, photographers, artists, gardeners, sewers, bakers and canners who would like an opportunity to earn ribbons. First-, second…
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Salt Water Day set for Aug. 9 at beachfront
Old Bridge Township Salt Water Day is planned for 2-10 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Laurence Harbor beachfront, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. The day will feature live entertainment, food, vendors and a fireworks show. Presley, Melody, and the Baby Dolls featuring a 30-minute Hannah Montana tribute show, will be on stage from 5-7…
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Julia Lam to play in piano concert series
The Music at St. Mary’s Summer Classical Music Concert Series: Celebrating Women Pianists of New Jersey will present Julia Lam in a performance beginning at 11 a.m. Aug. 3 at St. Mary’s Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. A suggested $10 donation will be accepted. The public is invited. The remaining concert schedule will feature…
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Fundraisers
July 31, ongoing • Supply Collection for Wounded Soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Seeking weightlifting gloves, carry-on luggage, backpacks, breakaway pants (snaps along the leg), prepaid food cards, gift cards, phone cards. Collection boxes set up in the Monroe Township Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza, and Jamesburg Borough Hall, 131 Perrineville…
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Lyme-disease film will debut in E.B.
The central New Jersey premiere of “Under Our Skin,” a film about the medical system’s failure to address the seriousness of Lyme disease, is set for 6:45 p.m. Aug. 4 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The film was directed by Andy Abrahams Wilson, whose twin sister suffered for many years…
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O.B. Library trustees plans Aug. 13 meeting
The Old Bridge Library board of trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 at the Old Bridge Central Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The public is welcome to attend. Formal action may be taken on agenda items or other matters that come before the board.
