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    June 9-25  Book Sale, sponsored by the Spotswood Public Library, during regular hours, at the library, 548 Main St. Hardcover books, paperbacks, VHS tapes, children’s books, more. Suggested donation is 50 cents per paperback, three paperbacks for $1; $1 and up for hardcovers. All-You- Can-Carry-for-$10 Sale and Purchase-a- Bag-of-Books-for-$5 Sale set for June 24…

  • Quilters schedule June 13 meeting

    The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet 7:30-9:30 p.m. June 13 at Old Tennent Presbyterian Church, 448 Tennent Road, Tennent section of Manalapan. The club is made up of women who love to sew and quilt. Participants, who learn from guest speakers and other members who are experienced quilters, also sew charity quilts together…

  • Activities on tap at senior center

    A variety of upcoming programs will be offered at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 1 Municipal Plaza, in the Monroe Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. For more information and to register for events, call the center at 732-521-6111, unless otherwise indicated. The Middlesex County Clerk will provide passport processing assistance 1-2:30 p.m. June 10 at the…

  • New film explores Raritan River’s rescue

    BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer The Raritan is a river transformed. Its shift from a toxic witches’ brew to a wildlife sanctuary and favorite among fishermen is documented in the new NJN film “Rescuing the River: The Raritan,” which premieres at 6:45 p.m. June 14 at the Forum Theater in Metuchen. Directed by Eric Schultz,…

  • Nuclear conflict, climate to be topic

    Professor Alan Robock of the Department of Environmental Sciences at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, will offer a presentation titled “Climatic Consequences of Nuclear Conflict” at the next meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township planned for 10 a.m. June 15 in the Monroe Township Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. The public is invited…

  • Comedians, vocalist to perform June 18

    The Greenbriar at Whittingham adult community, Monroe, will present comedians Mal Z. Lawrence and Freddie Roman and vocalist Joanne Engel in a show set for 8 p.m. June 18 at the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center, Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. Tickets cost $22 per person in advance or at the door. To…

  • Magic Show to aid children’s hospitals

    The Level Club of South River will present its first Magic Show 7:30 p.m. June 17 at the Philo Lodge, Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. Proceeds will go to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Children age 12 and under will be admitted free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult; tickets for adults cost…

  • Tickets available for Father’s Day event

    Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will sponsor a Father’s Day Breakfast 8 a.m.- noon June 19 at the post home, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The menu will include eggs, ham, sausage, bacon, corned-beef hash, pancakes, French toast, home fries, coffee, tea and juice. Donation is $8 per person for adults, $4 per person for children.…

  • Rotary Club to host luncheon meeting

    The Rotary Club of South River-East Brunswick will hold a lunch meeting 12:15 p.m. June 15 at the East Brunswick Chateau, 678 Cranbury Road. Guest speaker Janet Chen of The Epoch Times will offer a presentation titled “The Renaissance of Chinese Culture.” Cost for lunch is $15. For more information, call Joe Xerri at 732-214-0600.

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