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JFVS to conduct computer training
Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) will offer computer-training classes beginning April 1 in the JFVS office at 32 Ford Ave., Milltown. Classes will include “Beginner Computer,” Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and “Simple Start for QuickBooks.” “Beginner Computer,” a new class for novices who need to learn the basics, will be…
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Vote follows debate over road work, police cars
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — After weeks of discourse, the Township Council has settled on a final capital budget for 2011. Despite varying opinions among township officials, the governing body approved a resolution March 14 reducing road improvement appropriations in the capital budget by $250,000. It also cutting $150,000 from University Road…
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OLV commemorative cookbooks available
The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Senior Group is offering the OLV 125th Anniversary Commemorative Cookbook, a compilation of recipes from parishioners. Sale price is two for $10. To purchase, visit the church pastoral center or call Teri at 732-727-7639.
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Community invited to meditation retreat
A mini-meditation retreat titled “Food for the Body, Food for the Soul — A Day of Self-Discovery” is set for 1-4 p.m. April 2 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The event, sponsored by the Science of Spirituality, is designed to help individuals experience greater peace, fulfillment and personal well-being. Workshops…
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Spotswood Library sponsoring Book Sale
The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., is conducting a Book Sale during regular library hours through April 2. Hardcover books, paperbacks, VHS tapes and children’s books are among the items for sale. Suggested donation is 50 cents per paperback, three paperbacks for $1; $1 and up for hardcovers. AnAll-You-Can-Carry-for-$10 Sale and a Purchase-a-Bag-of-Books-for-$5 Sale…
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fundraisers
March 24-25 Benefit Day, sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes School, Milltown, 11 a.m. March 24 to 2 a.m. March 25, at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. Restaurant donates 20 percent of each supporter’s check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present event flier for donation to count. For fliers,…
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Monroe officials saddened over proposed departure
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer MONROE — The Board of Education held a special meeting March 15 regarding its budget and the future of its send-receive relationship with Jamesburg. Monroe originally sought to charge Jamesburg a tuition rate of $18,933, but that was reduced to $16,100 in conjunction with the Middlesex County executive superintendent’s office.…
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Sociable Singles schedules meeting
Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will meet 1- 4 p.m. March 27 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. The group is designed for individuals ages 50 and above. All are welcome. For more information, call 609-655- 5137.
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Lustig Dance troupe to perform in Monroe
The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will present the Lustig Dance Theatre in “Luna Mexicana,” “Truth and Grace” and “Torch and Infinitum” 7 p.m. March 26 at the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center at Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. The performance will feature live music and all new dances choreographed by Graham Lustig…
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