• E.B. recreation sets summer-job expo

    The East Brunswick Division of Recreation and Parks will offer a Summer 2011 Employment Expo 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 26 at the East Brunswick Cultural Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Applications and interviews will be available for jobs at Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center (interested individuals must be age 15 or older) and day camp,…

  • fundraisers 

    Nov. 17-29  Toy and Gift-Card Collection, to benefit the children of members of 10 New Jersey Army National Guard units, three of which are set to deploy in 2012, sponsored by the Family Readiness Unit of the New Jersey National Guard. Unwrapped, new toys worth at least $20 for newborns-age 16 and gift cards…

  • Gifts sought for children of military

    The Family Readiness Unit of the New Jersey National Guard is sponsoring a Toy and Gift-Card Collection for the children of members of 10 New Jersey Army National Guard units, three of which are set to deploy in 2012. Approximately 800 men and women serve in the 10 units. Unwrapped, new toys worth at least…

  • Breakfast to benefit storm victims, squad

    The Milltown Chamber of Commerce will host an Applebee’s Flapjack Breakfast 8-10 a.m. Nov. 19 at Applebee’s restaurant, Ryders Lane, Milltown. Proceeds will go to the families of Milltown who were displaced by Hurricane Irene and to the Milltown Rescue Squad. Tickets cost $10 each; $7 of the ticket price will go toward home-improvement gift…

  • Green Living Club will meet Nov. 29

    The East Brunswick Green Living Club, sponsored by the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission, will hold its next meeting 7-9 p.m. Nov. 29 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Topic will be “On Food.” Participants will discuss how and where to buy locally produced groceries, taste local purchased and…

  • A day of remembrance

    Veterans Day is recognized Nov. 11 during a ceremony at the Veterans Monument inside the Monroe Township municipal complex. The service was one of three held at various locations in Monroe. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Joe Skenesky of American Legion Post 522, Monroe, salutes the flag.

  • Holiday grave-blanket sale underway in S.R.

    St. Mary’s Altar Rosary Society, South River, is holding its annual holiday graveblanket sale. Cost is $24 for a 36-inch blanket decorated with pinecones, poinsettias and a bow. Orders are being taken through Dec. 4 after all Masses at St. Mary’s Church, Jackson Street, South River. Pickup is set for noon-2 p.m. Dec. 10. For…

  • Adopt-A-Family accepting donations

    The South River Primary/Elementary School PTAis sponsoring its annual Adopt- A-Family program, designed to make the holiday season more joyous for disadvantaged children in South River. New clothing, new toys, food and monetary donations to purchase new items are sought. Checks should be made payable to Adopt-A-Family. In past years the program has assisted more…

  • Yard-sale proceeds to aid youth council

    The East Brunswick Youth Council Indoor Yard Sale is planned for 8 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine, Nov. 19 in the Nature Center located in the Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center parking lot, 388 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. The sale will feature bargains, treasures and collectors items. Household items, games, linens, stuffed animals, pet…

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