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Child car-seat inspections set for June 11
The East Brunswick Police Department will sponsor its Child Passenger Safety event 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 11 at Toys R Us, Route 18 south, East Brunswick. Highlights will include free child car-seat inspections, games, family events, raffles and more. Appointments are not required. For more information, call 732-418-8026.
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Relay for Life, toy drive planned in E.B.
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of East Brunswick will be held noon-midnight June 11 at Heavenly Farms, 440 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. Teams, participants, cancer survivors, caregivers and event sponsors are sought. Supporters are asked to bring a toy to be donated to a pediatric oncology unit. The relay raises funds and…
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‘Union colonel’ to discuss Civil War
The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will host an appearance by “Col. Jacob B. Sweitzer” of the Union Army (re-enactor Elliot Stroul) 1 p.m. June 11 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. The colonel will offer little-known information about the Civil War. Sweitzer was prosecuting attorney for Allegheny County, Pa., prior to the war…
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‘Shanghai Ghetto’ film, talk on tap at library
Local resident and Shanghai Ghetto survivor Henry Meisel will appear at 2 p.m. June 19 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, for a documentary screening and discussion about the ghetto. The 2002 film “Shanghai Ghetto” examines the plight of 20,000 German and Eastern-European Jews who were stripped of…
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Participants sought for batting contest
East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will sponsor the New Jersey State Elks Association Boys Baseball and Girls Softball Batter Up Batting Contest 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 18 at Heavenly Farms, 440 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. Registration is set for 5-5:30 p.m. The contest is open to boys and girls ages 5-15. Division placement will…
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Father’s Day Breakfast scheduled at Elks
Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will host its Father’s Day Breakfast 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 19 at the post home, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The buffet menu will include eggs, pancakes, French toast, home fries, sausage, bacon, toast, bagels, muffins, coffee and juices. Donation is $10 for adults, $5 for fathers, grandfathers and youngsters ages…
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Community invited to Flag Day ceremony
East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370, will host its Flag Day Ceremony 7:30 p.m. June 14 at the lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave. The community is welcome to attend. East Brunswick Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will participate. The Boy Scout flag-retirement ceremony will be held on the lodge patio. For more information, call the lodge…
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Chair-exercise session coming to library
A program titled “The Benefits of Chair Exercises” is set for 11 a.m.-noon June 17 at the Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road. Chair exercises are designed to assist aging individuals to exercise and move without putting undo pressure or strain on their bodies. Movement works to lubricate joints and keep them flexible, keep muscles strengthened…
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St. Stan’s Carnival planned for June 22-25
The 2016 St. Stan’s Carnival will take place 6-10 p.m. June 22 and 23 and 5-11 p.m. June 24 and 25 on the St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish grounds, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. Discounted ride tickets may be purchased in advance by calling the parish office at 732-254-0212. Carnival highlights will include rides for children and…
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