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Local storm victims encouraged to visit Sayreville donation center
Volunteers, money, gift cards still needed to assist those impacted by Hurricane Sandy BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Norma Alvarez (l) and Ruth Dunwald, volunteers at the Sayreville Storm Relief Donation Center in Sayreville, assemble bags with forks, knives, cups, plates and napkins for residents affected by Hurricane Sandy on Nov. 15. PHOTOS BY JEFF…
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Alborada to dance Hispanic ‘Nutcracker’
The Alborada Spanish Dance Company will present “El Sueño” (“The Dream”) 8 p.m. Dec. 7, and 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. The production will feature a Hispanic version of “The Nutcracker” in celebration of Three Kings Day. Tickets cost…
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Menorah lighting planned in Monroe
A Giant Hanukkah Menorah Lighting is set for 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at State Park, Perrineville Road, corner of Prospect Plains Road. Monroe. The event will feature doughnuts, hot cocoa, music and more. Admission is free of charge For more information, email [email protected].
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Youth orchestra to play at holiday concert
The Bravura Youth Orchestra will present its holiday concert 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Calvary Korean United Methodist Church, 572 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Admission is free of charge; however, freewill donations will benefit hurricane relief. The orchestra, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide music education to youth, is made up of 70…
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Seminar to address weight-loss surgery
Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division, will sponsor a seminar titled “Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for Me?” 7-8 p.m. Dec. 10 in Auxiliary Hall B and C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital, Ferry Road between routes 9 and 18. Dr. Oluseun Sowemimo will lead a discussion on several…
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Dining fundraiser will support OLOL
Our Lady of Lourdes School will sponsor a Spirit Night fundraiser 5-8 p.m. Dec. 12 at Chick-Fil-A in the Menlo Park Mall, 55 Parsonage Road, Edison. Diners should mention OLOL School when placing their orders and then drop their receipts in a basket on the counter. Chick-Fil-A will donate 10 percent of all school supporters’…
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Tree lighting, party on tap in Helmetta
The borough of Helmetta will hold two upcoming holiday events. The annual borough holiday tree-lighting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Borough Hall, Main Street. The event will include refreshments and music. The Helmetta Children’s Holiday Party, which will include lunch, a show and a visit from Santa, will be held at…
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Hanukkah crafts, games set for Dec. 9
Families are invited to the Dreidel House, a Hanukkah Place for Kids, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 9 at 337 Applegarth Road, Monroe (formerly Dorothe’s Interiors in the Wawa Shopping Center). The event, which will feature Hanukkah crafts, storytelling and games, is designed for parents and their children, grandparents and their grandchildren. Admission is $5 per child.…
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Youngsters invited to Breakfast With Santa
The South River Primary/Elementary School PTA Adopt-A-Family Program will sponsor a Breakfast With Santa 10- 11:30 Dec. 15 in the cafetorium at South River Middle School, Montgomery Street. Youngsters up to age 10 are welcome to attend. The event will feature the breakfast, crafts, games, music and a visit with Santa Claus. Tickets cost $3…
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