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    Oct. 14-Dec. 1 • Holiday Toy and Gift Drive, to benefit youngsters in foster care in Middlesex County, sponsored by Lisa, Richard and Danielle DeMarco, in cooperation with Middlesex County Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS). Donations may be dropped off at The Bird House, 1020 Route 18, East Brunswick. New toys, books, clothing for…

  • Russian Festival planned for Oct. 23

    Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church will sponsor a Russian Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23 in the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. The event will feature ethnic foods such as pierogi, borscht and stuffed cabbage. Church tours will be conducted throughout the event. A variety of live ethnic entertainment is planned.…

  • Curtain to rise on Simon’s ‘23rd Floor’

    The Main Street Theatre Company will present its production of Neil Simon’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 22-Nov. 6, at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The fictionalized comedy is based upon the antics that went on in the…

  • Donations needed for homeless pets

    Whisker Away Pet Sitting, Spotswood, is collecting items for homeless pets through Dec. 9 during its second annual Homeless Pet Holiday Drive. Items sought include used, clean towels and blankets; unopened dog/cat/parrot/bunny food and treats; horse and wildlife feed; used crates, cages, litter boxes, leashes, collars, beds and bowls; bleach, laundry detergent, latex gloves, paper…

  • Haunted House set for weekends in October

    The Middlesex County 4-H Teen Council will sponsor a fundraising Haunted House 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 30 at the Middlesex County 4- H Center, Cranbury and Fern roads, East Brunswick. Admission is $3 per person. Proceeds will go to 4-H Project GIFT, a free day of holiday shopping for Middlesex County families…

  • District offering special-ed services

    The Child Study Team for the Milltown School District is seeking to identify preschool age and school-age students who are in need of special-education and related services, as well as students with disabilities, regardless of the severity of the disabilities, who are attending nonpublic schools. In addition, the district is interested in identifying the needs…

  • Chiropractor to offer at-home exercise tips

    Dr. Thomas McGuire will present a program titled “Move Well To Be Well,” tips for an easy, at-home exercise program, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Oct. 19 at McGuire Chiropractic, 740 Route 34, Matawan. The event is free of charge. Participants should wear sneakers and exercise clothes and bring a water bottle. For more information, email [email protected], call…

  • Call for veterans to join in observance

    The East Brunswick Veterans Day Observance, hosted by East Brunswick Township and the East Brunswick Veterans Alliance, will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 1 in Veterans Park, 1 Jean Walling Civic Center. Rain location will be the East Brunswick Senior Center, 3 Jean Walling Civic Center. All veterans are invited to take part in…

  • Hazardous waste drop-off day planned

    The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold a household hazardous-waste drop-off day 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Middlesex County Division of Highways, Apple Orchard Lane, North Brunswick. Household hazardous wastes that are improperly disposed of are identified as a danger to children and animals, a potential cause of groundwater pollution…

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