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    Saint Peter’s Healthcare System has received a $1 million grant from the Dorothy B. Hersh Foundation to help construct a 14-bed plus minor care pediatric emergency department at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. The department will treat patients from newborns to 18-year-olds. When it opens, the pediatric emergency department will have grown from…

  • Nominations due March 8 for ‘Go Red’ award

    The American Heart Association is seeking nominations for its Seventh Annual New Jersey Go Red For Women “Woman of Distinction” Award, sponsored by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. This award recognizes and honors New Jersey women who work towards promoting a healthy lifestyle for or among women; make a sustained, unique or…

  • Knights to sponsor March 3 blood drive

    Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus will hold a blood drive 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 3 at the knights council home, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, across from the Parlin post office. For more information, call 732-257- 2061.

  • Color-guard show coming to high school

    The John P. Stevens High School Band Parents Association will hold its 16th annual Winter Guard Show 4 p.m. Feb. 16 in the new gym at the high school, 855 Grove Ave., Edison. Indoor color-guard groups from across New Jersey will perform their shows and vie for trophies. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for…

  • Donors sought for Feb. 17 blood drive

    St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus Council No. 6424 will hold its Winter Blood Drive 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 17 in the auditorium at St. Ambrose Church, 96 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. All blood donors must weight at least 120 pounds, present signed identification, and eat a meal one hour prior to donating. All new blood…

  • Kiwanis to sponsor Comedy Night benefit

    The Kiwanis Club of Old Bridge will host a Comedy Night fundraiser 7-11 p.m. April 27 at Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, Oak Street, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit children’s charities. Three comedians will perform. Trickytray baskets will be raffled off, and a 50/50 drawing will be held. Tickets…

  • ‘Five Wishes Living Will’ to be discussed

    Donna Palmer of Care Alternatives will offer a presentation titled “The Five Wishes Living Will” at the next meeting of the Reformed Church Home Caregivers Support Group set for 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the facility, 1990 Route 18 north, Old Bridge. All area caregivers are invited. The hands-on workshop will guide participants through the…

  • Families invited to free NCADD series

    The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) of Middlesex County will sponsor a free Family Night Out series, open to parents and their children ages 10-14, 5:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 21- April 4, at Spotswood High School, 105 Sumerhill Road. The sessions are designed to present communication and bonding skills to families. Dinner…

  • Labyrinth Walk planned for Feb. 16

    The Ecumenical Clergy Association of Spotswood invites the community to participate in a Labyrinth Walk set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 16 at Immaculate Conception Church and Immaculate Conception School, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. A labyrinth is a spiritual tool designed to help one think more deeply about his or her faith. It is similar to…

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