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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…
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Treats for others
At St. Ambrose School in Old Bridge, Halloween is not just about dressing up in costumes, it’s also about helping others. The students took part in a Parade for Hunger Oct. 31, donating food to be distributed to a local food bank.
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Bake Sale to aid parsonage repair
Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St., will sponsor a Bake Sale 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nov. 19. Proceeds from the event will benefit the church parsonage renovation. For advance orders, call 732-432-9072 or 732-766-0908.
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Early retirement ordinance absent from Old Bridge ballot
Court ruling declares GOP petition deficient BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Old Bridge’s hotly debated retirement ordinance was not on the ballot on Election Day after all. Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Lawrence Lawson dismissed a complaint filed byAttorney Jordan Rickards on behalf of Old Bridge Republican Chairwoman Anita Greenberg, ruling that the party’s petition…
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fundraisers
Nov. 10-20 Clothing Drive, sponsored by the Jonas Salk Middle School PTA, at the school, 155 W. Greystone Road, Old Bridge. All merchandise should be packed in tightly closed plastic bags and dropped off at the rear of the school at door No. 15. Items sought: gently used clothing; sheets, towels; shoes, belts, handbags;…
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Flapjack Breakfast will benefit SPCA
The Middlesex County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) will hold a Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast 8-9:30 a.m. Nov. 12 at Applebee’s of Milltown, 324 Ryders Lane. Tickets cost $10 per person. To reserve or for more information, call the SPCA at 732- 433-2017.
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Talk to shed light on college financial aid
Afree seminar titled “Understanding the College Financial-Aid Process” is set for 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road. Guest presenter Gregory Wyzykowski of Custom Financial Strategies will explain the overall process and offer parents and students tips on filing financial-aid forms. Guests will learn about avoiding common mistakes in the college…
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Spaces available at holiday fair, bazaar
Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary’s High School will hold its annual Holiday Craft Fair and Bazaar 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 19 in the school gym, Augusta Street, South Amboy. Vendors and crafters are sought. For more information, call Monica at 732-721-0748, ext. 244, or email [email protected]. Applications and guidelines may be downloaded from www.cardinalmccarrick.com.
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Madison class of 1981 will hold 30th reunion
The class of 1981 of Madison Central High School, Old Bridge, plans a 30-year reunion Nov. 25 at the DoubleTree Hotel, Tinton Falls. Tickets cost $80 per person. Checks should be made payable to Patricia Wyer and sent to PatriciaWyer, 20 Grove St., Madison, NJ 07940. Name, mailing address and email address should be included…
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