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Donors needed for temple blood drive
The East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane, will hold a blood drive 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 27. For an appointment, call 800-933-2566 or log on to www.tinyurl.com/ebjcblooddrive. Walk-ins are welcome; appointments will be given priority.
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AARP sponsors trip to Mackinac Island
Old Bridge AARP Chapter No. 4854 will offer a June 26-July 2 trip to Mackinac Island, Mich. The excursion will include visits to Greenfield Village, the Rouge Factory Tour, Frankenmuth, Bonner’s Christmas Wonderland and more. Cost is $889 per person, double occupancy. To reserve or for more information, call Kathy at 732-583-0820.
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VFW ladies auxiliary to gather on March 22
The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Sayreville, will hold its next monthly meeting 8 p.m. March 22 at the post, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. Guest speaker Michael McGlynn will discuss the American flag. Refreshments will be served. Current, past and prospective members are invited to attend. For information, call 732-264-3041.
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Gold event on tap for March 27 at St. Mary’s
A Gold Fundraiser to help purchase a new church banner will be held 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 27 in St. Patrick’s Hall at St. Mary Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. Individuals are invited to bring their unwanted gold, silver, platinum, coins and broken jewelry to the event and receive cash for their merchandise. Proceeds…
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Tickets available for ‘Mafia Murders’
The Kiwanis Club of Old Bridge will host an interactive mystery/dinner presentation, “Mafia Murders II,” 7-11 p.m. April 9 at the Friendly Sons of Shillelagh, 15 Oak St., Old Bridge. All proceeds from the event will benefit children’s charities. Tickets cost $50 each or two for $80. Cost includes a hot-and-cold buffet dinner, a tricky…
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Participants welcome at Vendor, Craft Expo
The Friends of the Sadie Pope Dowdell Public Library, South Amboy, will hold its annual Vendor and Craft Expo noon-3 p.m. April 16 at the library, 100 Hoffman Plaza, next to South Amboy High School/Middle School. The event will feature Mary Kay Cosmetics, Silpada Jewelry, homemade baked goods, a white-elephant table, handmade jewelry Avon Cosmetics,…
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Author’s daughter to appear at library
Lydia Prokop, daughter of Luba Komar, author of “Scratches on a Prison Wall: A Wartime Memoir,” will take part in a program set for 1:30 p.m. March 19 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Prokopwill present a dramatic reading of her mother’s work and accompany it with a…
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fundraisers
March 17 Lucky Shamrock Sale, at Sayreville Pet Adoption Center and Sayrebrook Veterinary Hospital, 1400 Main St. Each shamrock costs $1 and will be hung on the shelter wall in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. All proceeds benefit pets at the shelter. Call 732-727-3895; log on to www.sayreville.petfinder.com. March 17-31 Shoe Drive, sponsored…
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Sayreville council appoints attorney following debate
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — After discussing the appointment over the course of several meetings, the Borough Council at its March 14 meeting approved attorney William Lane to work on general litigation issues. Originally, the council nominated Lane, of the Westfield-based law firm Johnstone, Skok, Loughlin & Lane, on Feb. 14 to act…
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