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American Legion seeks vets for memorial
American Legion Star Post 127 of Jamesburg is planning to build a new memorial monument in Veterans Park, Jamesburg. The new memorial will honor all Jamesburg veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan and the War on Terror. Anyone with relatives or friends who served during these conflicts can contact…
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Fundraiser for Parkinson’s April 20
The South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784 will hold “A Night for Parkinson’s” from 7- 11 p.m. on April 20 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave., South Amboy. The cost is $15 per person. There will be food, entertainment by the Morgan Creek Band and a cash bar. All proceeds will benefit the National Parkinson’s…
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Tickets available for fashion show
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company will host its annual fashion show at 7 p.m. on May 14 at the firehouse on Route 34, Old Bridge. The outfits will be presented by Kohl’s department store. All tickets will be sold in advance. A donation of $15 includes a buffet dinner and tricky…
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Paint the town Holi
People throw Holi Gulal (colored powder) at each other during Holi Hai, an Indian festival of colors that commemorates the victory of good over evil, at the Dwarkadhish Temple in Sayreville’s Parlin section on March 30. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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À la carve
Tom Mastrella, of South Amboy, recently displayed his artistic side by carving ice — a skill taught in the Garde Manger class at Middlesex County College, Edison. In this course, the students used chainsaws to mold blocks of ice and chisels to create details. The class, taught by chef Walter Leffler, is part of the…
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Football, cheer teams set Coach Bag Bingo
The Sayreville Leprechauns football and cheerleading teams will sponsor a Coach Bag Bingo April 19 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Drawings will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $30 per person and includes one full set of cards (15 games), coffee, tea and dessert. Guests must…
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business briefs
Huntington Learning Center will join communities, educators, families and others on May 7 to celebrate National Teacher Day, which honors teachers and the critical role they play to ensure students receive a quality education. “Here at Huntington, we honor not only our own teachers, who make a difference in the lives of our students and…
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Nominees sought for SRHS Wall of Fame
South River High School (SRHS) is once again seeking nominations for selection to the SRHS Wall of Fame. The purpose of the wall is to identify and recognize the superior achievement and performance of former SRHS students within various fields of endeavor. These individuals and the recognition of their achievements will serve as role models…
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Tickets on sale for ‘Slaying at Speakeasy’
The Milltown United Methodist Church will host “A Slaying in the Speakeasy,” a comedic murder-mystery dinner, 7 p.m. May 4 at American Legion Post No. 25, 4 JFK Drive, Milltown. Audience members will watch as a murder takes place on stage, and may then choose to take part in solving the crime or to sit…
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