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Provident to raise funds for FoodBank
The Provident Bank will once again hold a Deposit $1 of Hope fundraising drive at each of its branches through April 2 to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ). “The Community FoodBank needs our help more than ever. A survey last year by the New Jersey Federation of Food Banks found that 49…
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May 1 is deadline for Elks scholarship
The SouthAmboy Elks Lodge is awarding its Elks Care, Elks Share Scholarship to a deserving senior from each of the five area high schools: South Amboy, Sayreville, Perth Amboy, South River and Cardinal McCarrick. Each student will receive $500. Applications are now available. For more information, visit www.elks.org and refer to Lodge No. 784 or…
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Spaces available at church flea market
Vendors and exhibitors are needed for the First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville flea market set for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 9 at the church, 172 Main St. To reserve space or for more information, call Sandy at 732-446-8524, Andree at 732- 991-3642 or the church office at 732-257-6353.
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Cruise to Bermuda set for Sept. 9-16
St. Stan’s RosaryAltar Society is sponsoring a seven-night cruise to Bermuda on Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas, Sept. 9-16. The ship includes onboard casino, spa, ice skating rink, nightlife and shows. The cost is $942.45 per person, double occupancy, and includes round-trip transportation from Sayreville to Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, a cocktail…
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County unveils new system for community notification
Residents encouraged to register to get information via phone, text or email The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently introduced a new communication system that can process thousands of contacts per minute for immediate notification. The initial rollout of the Middlesex County Community Notification System is for emergency notifications only, but the capacity and…
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Local business leaders gather to support local charities
Make-A-Wish New Jersey grants the wishes of children with lifethreatening medical conditions. During his presentation Tom Weatherall, president and CEO, Make-A-Wish New Jersey, shared Sofia’s wish story to highlight the impact of a wish experience. MONROE— During a bright first day of spring, more than 75 local business leaders gathered inside the Samuel & Josephine…
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Women’s Club seeks vendors for yard sale
The second annual Mid-Madison Women’s Club Multi-Vendor Yard Sale is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 31 at Cheesequake Farms, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. All club proceeds will be donated to charity within Old Bridge. The fee to rent a space is $15 per table. To reserve a space or for more…
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Event honors memory of Adam Mongelli
The community is invited to honor the life and legacy of Adam Charles Mongelli March 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 88 Jackson St., South River. Mongelli, a record-setting South River High School wrestling star, died in September of 2011 at the age of 21. He was a 2009 graduate…
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Family garden club offered at Rutgers
Rutgers Gardens, 112 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, is offering a series of vegetable gardening workshops called the Family Garden Club. Children ages 6-12 and their parent or guardian will learn together about the basics of vegetable gardening through activities in the greenhouses and vegetable garden. Participants will take home plants and knowledge to be able…
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