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Cub Scouts to hold July 28 car wash
Cub Scout Pack No. 3, Monroe, will sponsor a car wash 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 28 at the BP gas station, 1600 Perrineville Road, Monroe. Cost is $5 for cars, $8 for trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs). For more information, log on to www.monroepack3.com.
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Public invited to jazz concert at church
The Pravin Thompson Jazz Quartet will perform in concert beginning at 5 p.m. July 28 at United Methodist Church of Milltown, 47 N. Main St. The event, which will feature works by Pravin Thompson and other jazz artists, is free of charge and open to the public. A reception will follow. For more information, log…
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Blood donors could win Super Bowl tickets
St. Thomas the Apostle Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815 will hold its annual Summer Blood Drive 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 3 in the parish auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The need for blood during vacation periods is always great. All donors will be entered into a drawing for two tickets to Super Bowl…
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Maggie Smith film next up at festival
The Summer International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will continue July 30 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of “Quartet,” a 2012 drama from England. The film, which is rated PG-13, stars Maggie Smith. Admission is free of charge. Reservations are not required. The festival is sponsored by…
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School of Rock to perform at Elks
East Brunswick Elks will present a School of Rock Somerville Concert 5-9 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Elks lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave., East Brunswick. Tickets cost $15 each. Food and beverages will be available. To reserve tickets, call 732-821-9527 or email [email protected] or [email protected].
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Barbecue will aid parsonage repair
Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St., will hold a barbecue 1-4 p.m. Aug. 17. Proceeds will go toward the repair of the parsonage. The event will feature chicken, hamburgers or hotdogs, with salad, corn on the cob, a beverage and dessert. There will be a silent auction. Baked goods will be available for purchase.…
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Donations sought for wounded warriors
The Veterans Council of Monroe and Jamesburg will make its ninth annual bus trip Oct. 25 to deliver gifts and messages of support to wounded servicemen and servicewomen at a hospital in the Washington, D.C., area. Gift donations are sought. Collection boxes have been set up in the Monroe Township Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza,…
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Summer care tips for your dog and cat
I t’s important to realize that pets get hot and uncomfortable during the summer months, just like their human parents. High heat can be outright dangerous for your furry friends. With some precautions it can be a healthy, safe summer for everyone. 1. Dogs and cats will be less active and don’t need as much…
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Automatically keep track of your pets’ health
I t is not always easy for pet owners to recognize when a companion animal is feeling sick. Dogs and cats can both be stoic when dealing with illness, and unless there is something physically apparent like a limp or a wound, pet owners may have a sick fourlegged friend on their hands without even…
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