• Quilters invited to Nov. 8 meeting

    The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at Old Tennent Presbyterian Church, 448 Tennent Road, Tennent section of Manalapan, on the Old Tennent Cemetery property. Participants will tie charity quilts. Guests should bring scissors and a large-eye needle that yarn can pass through. The club is made up of women…

  • DECA to sponsor Locks of Love event

    Spotswood High School DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) will hold a Show You Care, Donate Your Hair event to benefit Locks of Love 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 in the cafeteria at the high school, 105 Summerhill Road. Organizers are Jenna Tempera, Laura Fricke and Carolyn Thompson. Hair must be 10 inches or longer…

  • fundraisers •••

    Nov. 4-30 • Aluminum Beverage Cans for RecyclingCollection, 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 at…

  • Methodist church plans rummage sale

    The Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Road and Route 79, Morganville section of Marlboro, will hold its Fall Nearly New Rummage Sale 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nov. 5, with a Bag Sale ($3 per bag, $5 for two bags) set for 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 6. Items for sale will include men’s, women’s and children’s…

  • ‘Joyful Rest’ exhibit, lectures open Nov. 7

    The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Folklife Program for New Jersey announced their newest endeavor, “Joyful Rest: Shabbat in the Context of Daily Life.” The project includes an exhibit, a fullcolor monograph, lectures and discussions, storytelling and more. The exhibit opens on Nov. 7 with a reception, which is free and open…

  • ‘Angels’ are sought for soldiers, children

    The Little Soldier Angel Program is looking for individuals, groups and/or organizations to help make the upcoming holiday season a little easier for U.S. soldiers who are currently serving and for their children. Toys, gift cards and/or donations are sought. All donations will be gratefully accepted. For more information, call Linda at 732-432-7998 or 908-447-0500.

  • Veterans, auxiliary to be honored at OLV

    Sayreville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699 and its Ladies Auxiliary will attend a Veterans Day program set for 12:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Our Lady of Victories (OLV) School, 36 Main St., Sayreville. OLV students will honor the VFW members for their service and dedication to the United States. Veterans in the community…

  • Hospital conducts HIV group meetings

    Raritan Bay Medical Center holds HIV support group meetings at 6 p.m. every Monday at the hospital’s Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Individuals diagnosed with or caring for someone coping with HIV are welcome to attend. Registration is required. For exact location and to register, call 732-324-5022. Free and confidential rapid HIV testing…

  • Nuclear disarmament to be topic at meeting

    Ward Wilson, author and independent scholar at Princeton University, will offer a presentation titled “Worldwide Nuclear Disarmament: Four Diplomatic Initiatives — the United States, the United Kingdom, the Swiss and the South Africans” at the next meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township planned for 10 a.m. Nov. 17 in the courtroom…

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