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Team to conduct clothing/toy drive
The Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) boys basketball team will conduct its Used Clothing and Toy Drive 10 a.m.–noon March 23. All donations may be dropped off at the high school football field, Washington Road. Items sought include men’s, women’s and children’s clothes, shoes, belts, handbags; linens; stuffed animals and hard toys. All items…
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Family concert set at Dowdell Library
The City Winds Trio will perform in a family concert beginning at 1 p.m. March 23 at the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library, 100 Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy, adjacent to South Amboy High School. Admission is free of charge. Seating is limited. For more information, call the library at 732-721-6060. The program is funded in part…
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Taste of Middlesex to be held March 18
The 16th annual Taste of Middlesex will be held Monday, March 18, hosted by the Edison Chamber of Commerce and the Pines Manor, Edison. There will be over 50 food and beverage participants. Several local nonprofit organizations will benefit from a portion of ticket sales. Tickets can be purchased from: C.A.R.E: Dora, 732-299-7332; Hands of…
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Donations needed for church fundraiser
Corpus Christi Women’s Ministry is seeking donations for its Closet Kid-to-Kid Event set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 6 at Corpus Christi Church, James Street, South River. Items sought include gently worn and slightly used children’s clothing up to size 14; shoes, boots and sneakers; outerwear; Halloween costumes; toys; books; DVDs; infant/nursery items; newer strollers…
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Local academic teams shine in competition
Old Bridge competes in Jeopardy-style game for middle school students Staff Writer BY KATHY CHANG The question: What were the two countries that took part in the 1980 men’s ice hockey game, dubbed the “Miracle on Ice,” during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y.? Woodbridge Middle School students answered first, naming the United…
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Scout to sponsor coupon workshop
Girl Scout Monica Christie will present a free program titled “How to Use Coupons to Save Money and Help Others” 7 p.m. March 20 at Lawrence Brook School, 48 Sullivan Way, East Brunswick. The workshop is part of Monica’s journey to her Gold Award. Guests will learn how to use manufacturers coupons more effectively to…
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Stress to be discussed at caregivers meeting
Donna Palmer of Care Alternatives will offer a presentation titled “Effectively Managing the Stress in Your Life” at the next meeting of the Reformed Church Home Caregivers Support Group set for 2- 3:30 p.m. March 19 at the facility, 1990 Route 18 north, Old Bridge. All area caregivers are invited to attend. Focused on the…
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St. Ambrose celebrates academic teams success
St. Ambrose School of Old Bridge celebrated its run at the academic competition at Avenel Middle School in Woodbridge. Under the direction of Dolores Lang, team members Anthony Caicedo, Angelica Gascon, Mirielle Ibrahim, Christina Lo Monaco Ariana Novo and Michael Sardella of the sixth-grade team took first place in their very first competition. The seventh-grade…
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Two Sayreville War Memorial High School seniors were selected to represent Middlesex County by displaying their award-winning art in Trenton during a celebration for Youth Art Month. The event was sponsored by the Art Educators of New Jersey. Pictured are Elizabeth Agyemang (l-r), art teacher Jennifer LaScala and Victoria Paredes. PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNIFER LA…
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