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    Jan. 12-15 • Magazine Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the East Brunswick Public Library, at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Back issues of magazines covering science, entertainment, teens, adult topics, cooking, more. Bundle of 6-12 magazines sells for $3. Call 732-390-6767; log on to www.ebpl.org, click on News and Events. Jan. 13 •…

  • Talk to shed light on 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. Jan. 16 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…

  • Swimmers sought to assist ROBIN team

    Volunteers are needed to work one-onone with the Old Bridge ROBIN (Recreation in Old Bridge for Those In Need) Area 5 Special Olympics Novice Swim Team 5:15-6:15 p.m. Sundays at the Old Bridge YMCA, Route 516. Interested individuals must be able to swim but do not have to be expert swimmers. Volunteers must be above…

  • Whole-house energy efficiency to be topic

    The East Brunswick Green Living Club, sponsored by the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission, will present a program titled “Energy Efficiency: The Whole-House Approach” 7-9 p.m. Jan. 23 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Guest speaker Dave Mayer of General Heating and Cooling will discuss the reasons why energy…

  • South River Dems withdraw lawsuit over appointment

    SOUTH RIVER — Democrats on the Borough Council announced this week they will withdraw their lawsuit against Republicans over the appointment of a councilwoman in December. Councilmen Matthew Vaughn and Peter Guindi and former Councilman RuiAlmeida filed a motion to withdraw the complaint on Monday. “With the new administration in place as of the new…

  • Krenzel looks ahead at issues facing S.R.

    Discusses communication, new firehouse, electric costs, the ongoing political division BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent John Krenzel SOUTH RIVER — Taking over as mayor last week, John Krenzel said he wants to keep the borough on the path it’s on. “Basically what I want to do as mayor is continue what we have been doing,” said…

  • Blood drive planned for Jan. 14 at church

    St. Thomas the Apostle Church, in cooperation with Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, will hold a Winter Blood Drive 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 14 in the parish auditorium, Route 18, Old Bridge. Donors must be between the ages of 16 and 75, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in reasonably good health.

  • Caregivers group plans Jan. 17 meeting

    Noreen Noel, Women’s Center coordinator, Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS), will offer a presentation titled “The Caregivers Journey: Lessons Learned” at the next meeting of Reformed Church Home Caregivers Support Group set for 2-3:15 p.m. Jan. 17 at the facility, 1990 Route 18 North, Old Bridge. All area caregivers are invited to attend. Drawing…

  • Benefit Day to aid OLOL School

    Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will sponsor a Benefit Day fundraiser from 11 a.m. Jan. 19 to 2 a.m. Jan. 20 at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each supporter’s check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present an event flier for the…

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