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Car-show proceeds to benefit shelter pets
Sayreville Pet Adoption Center will host its second annual Rods and Paws Car Show 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 26 at Burke’s Park, 777 Washington Road, Sayreville. The show is open to classics, customs, daily drivers, trucks, imports and motorcycles. Trophies will include Best in Show, People’s Choice, Best Orphaned Vehicle, Best Custom, Best Import, Best…
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Participants sought for dog-show benefit
Hallie Meister, age 15, will host her fourth annual Dog Show 11 a.m. June 11 at Sayreville Dog Park in the Julian Capik Nature Preserve, Bordentown Avenue. All proceeds will benefit the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA). Individuals are invited to enter their dogs in the event. Entry fee…
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Organic cleaning products available
The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership is conducting an Organic (Chemical Free) Fertilizer and Home-Cleaning Product Sale 10 a.m.-noon on Saturdays at the group’s headquarters building, 85 Washington Ave., Milltown. The nonprofit organization, dedicated to the protection of the Lawrence Brook Watershed, seeks to encourage area residents to avoid the use of toxic lawn and garden…
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Patrons may borrow electricity monitors
The Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, is loaning out Kill-A-Watt electricity-use monitors as part of the library’s Energy Checkup program. The monitors are designed to track the amount of energy that electric appliances consume as well as the cost to keep the appliances plugged in for an hour, day, week, month…
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Teacher’s book refutes Christie’s reform agenda
Mike Spina OLD BRIDGE — Retired teacher and journalist Mike Spina, whose recently published book repudiates Gov. Chris Christie’s education reform agenda, will host a book signing at the Old Bridge Public Library on June 18. Spina, with 42 years of experience in both Catholic and public schools, retired from his teaching career last July.…
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Chili’s backs genetic disorder organization
Chili’s, 867 Route 1, North Brunswick, will host a Leukodystrophy Awareness Night through 11 p.m. June 9 in honor of Julie Orloff. Chili’s will donate 10 percent of qualifying sales to the United Leukodystrophy Foundation, which raises awareness for rare genetic disorders. Patrons must present an event flier at the time of ordering. For more…
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Residents invited to shred documents
The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, in conjunction with the borough of Spotswood, will hold a free mobile papershredding event 9 a.m.-noon (or until the truck is full) June 11 in the parking lot at the Spotswood Municipal Building, 77 Summerhill Road. County residents are invited to recycle their old documents and confidential files…
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New film explores Raritan River’s rescue
Film to screen June 14 at Forum Theater, Metuchen BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Brian O’Neil discusses his firm’s involvement in cleaning up and redeveloping an area alongside the Raritan River in Sayreville. The Raritan is a river transformed. Its shift from a toxic witches’ brew to a wildlife sanctuary and favorite among fishermen is…
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Youngsters invited to Elks batting contest
East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will sponsor a baseball and softball Batters Up Contest 6:30 p.m. June 10 at Heavenly Farms field, 350 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. The contest is open to boys and girls ages 7-18. Division placement will be determined by the youngster’s age as of April 30. For more information,…
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