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School clubs collect DVDs for veterans
The Spotswood High School Octagon Community Service Club is collecting DVDs for the Veterans Memorial Home in Menlo Park through the end of October. The students of the high school History and Octagon Community Service clubs have worked with the local Korean War Veterans chapter to create a film library at the soldiers’ rest home.…
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Marching-band event scheduled at MTHS
The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) Marching Band and Color Guard will hold its fourth annual U.S. Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) Band Competition at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 on the football field at the high school, 1697 Perrineville Road. Gates will open at 5 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for students and seniors.…
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Ladies auxiliary to host Scramble
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Spotswood Enterprise Hook and Ladder Company will sponsor its annual Scramble Oct. 23 at the Spotswood Firehouse, 495 Main St. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The event will feature more than 200 prizes including holiday items, toys, kitchen goods, electronics, bikes, car-care items, baby items, gift cards and gift…
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Halloween candy buy-back Nov. 1-5
TenderSmiles4kids Pediatric and Orthodontic Facility, 1313 Route 27, Somerset, will hold its first Halloween candy buyback event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1-5. After kids have picked out their favorite treats from trick-or-treating, they can bring in their leftover candy and receive $1 per pound of candy they donate (up to 5 pounds)…
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PTA to sponsor Fall Clothing Drive
The Chittick School PTA will hold a Fall Clothing Drive 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 23 at the school, 5 Flagler St., East Brunswick. All merchandise should be packed in plastic bags and dropped off curbside. Items sought include clean, wearable clothing; blankets, linens and comforters; sneakers and shoes; pocketbooks and belts, backpacks and lunch boxes;…
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Church to dedicate butterfly garden
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will hold a dedication ceremony for its new butterfly garden following 10:15 a.m. worship Oct. 24. The public is invited to attend. The garden was created as a requirement for the church’s GreenFaith certification. Founded in 1992, GreenFaith is an interfaith environmental coalition designed to inspire, educate…
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Computer training offered for E.B. adults
The East Brunswick High School Computer Club will conduct free personal computer training for East Brunswick adults. Participants will receive one-on-one training in Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet, email and more. The first class is set for 9-11 a.m. Oct. 23 in the high school media center. Classes will be held monthly…
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Car-show proceeds to aid cancer research
The annual Monroe Township High School DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) Car Show to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand is set for Oct. 24 in the high school parking lot, 1629 Perrineville Road. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. The event will feature entertainment, door prizes, goodie bags, trophies and food. Entry fee is $15…
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Event at Applebee’s will support E.B. PTA
The Lawrence Brook School PTA, East Brunswick, will sponsor a Dining-To-Donate fundraiser 11 a.m.-midnight Oct. 21 at Applebee’s, Ryders Crossing Shopping Center, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Diners should present a Dining-To- Donate flier at the restaurant. Applebee’s will then donate 10 percent of supporters’ bills to the PTA to help fund cultural…
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