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fundraisers
Oct. 20-31 Aluminum Beverage Cans for Recycling Collection, sponsored by the Immaculate Conception Athletic Association, home of the Bulldogs of Immaculate Conception School, Spotswood. Cans (not crushed) should be placed in a bag and dropped off near the garage in the school parking lot, 23 Manalapan Road. Proceeds benefit the junior high athletic program…
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Haunted River Walk to benefit class of ’12
The Joyce Kilmer School class of 2012, Milltown, will present the annual Halloween Haunted River Walk 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 at the Mill Pond Path, intersection of Washington Avenue and Main Street, Milltown, starting at the gazebo near the Rescue Squad. The event is not recommended for children under age 10…
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Concert will benefit Crisis Room at church
A concert to benefit the Crisis Room at Aldersgate United Methodist Church is set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The Crisis Room, which offers food, clothing and financial assistance to needy families in Middlesex County, feeds almost 100 families every week. The theme of the evening will…
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Sondheim classic coming to E.B. stage
Playhouse 22 will present Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 28-Nov. 13, at Playhouse 22, located at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Starring Roger Dornbierer in the title role and Stephanie Long as Mrs. Lovett, “Sweeney Todd”…
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Two mayoral candidates discuss issues in Milltown
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Ronald D. Dixon MILLTOWN — Come Jan. 1, the residents will have a new mayor for the first time in 13 years. Two candidates, Republican Ronald D. Dixon and Democrat Eric A. Steeber, are seeking election on Nov. 8 to serve as successor to Gloria Bradford, who did not seek…
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Candlelight tour brings past residents to life
E.B. Museum hosts annual tour portraying local residents of old BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer A tour group listens on as Joe Ungrady of Old Bridge portrays minister John Killian during a candlelight tour of the Historic Chestnut Hill Cemetery on Sunday night. CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI EAST BRUNSWICK — It was the weekend of the living…
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Jamesburg sees lack of interest in ethics panel
Borough Council likely to pull plug on proposal BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer JAMESBURG — A proposed municipal ethics committee is not likely to become a reality, according to borough officials. Jamesburg residents were being sought to join the committee as part of an ongoing effort to ensure that borough officials and administrators serve the…
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Marching-band event scheduled at MTHS
The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) Marching Band and Color Guard will hold its fifth annual Marching Band Competition at 6 p.m. Oct. 22 on the football field at the high school, Perrineville Road. Gates will open at 5 p.m. There will be 10 schools participating. In the event of rain, the contest will be…
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4-H will sponsor Oct. 22 Fall Yard Sale
The 4-H of Middlesex County Fall Yard Sale is set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 22 at the 4- H Center, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Rain date is Oct. 23. It is anticipated that the event will feature a variety of vendors selling new and used items, crafts to collectibles. Refreshments also will be sold.…
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