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    • Sunday Cruisers will meet 1-4:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and Nov. 21 at the Clifmar Diner, 2010 W. County Line Road, Jackson. The event is open to all cars, all years and all people. Details: 732-370-0888. • The Orchards at Bartley, 100 North County Line Road, Jackson, will sponsor a free presentation on osteoarthritis on…

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    • “The Halloween Hayride: Horrors of Literature!” where participants will meet frightening literary characters such as Frankenstein’s monster and Mr. Hyde, will be held from 6-9:30 p.m. Oct. 15, 16, 22, and 23 at Allaire State Park, Route 524 (AtlanticAvenue), Wall Township. The cost for the hayride is $10 for children under 12 and $15…

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    • Jackson United Methodist Church, 68 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, will welcome the Breakin’ the Bondage Blues Band on Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. The band is dedicated to bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the entire world. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is a “love offering.” All are welcome. Details: www.jacksonumc.org.

  • Knights slate Oct. 22 charity golf outing

    The Howell-Jackson Knights of Columbus Council 6201 will host its 12th annual Charity Golf Scramble on Oct. 22 at the Gambler Ridge Golf Club, Upper Freehold. The cost is $80 per player, which includes a hot buffet breakfast, greens fee, cart, lunch, prizes, contests and gift auction. This event supports the council’s holiday food basket…

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    The East Brunswick Wrestling Club will continue the walk-in winter registration 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 21 in the cafeteria at Churchill Junior High School, East Brunswick. For mail-in registration forms, go to www.ebwrestling.com. The program is open to youth in grades kindergarten through eighth grade of all abilities. For additional information, contact Rick Perrine at teamdirector@…

  • Barbieri has become anchor of Rutgers’ offensive line

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent It’s amazing how six days and a seasonsaving victory can make the world right again for a young man whose life is consumed by college football. Rutgers University center Howard Barbieri protects quarterback Chas Dodd from a pass rush during the Scarlet Knights’ Oct. 8 game against Connecticut. Barbieri is a…

  • Bombers continue momentum, sparked by Stephenson run

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Sayreville High School and Old Bridge High School football teams ended last weekend on opposite sides of large scores. Sayreville won its fifth straight game, downing an overmatched J.P. Stevens squad, 56-0. After kicking off, the visiting Bombers held the Hawks, forcing a punt. While Delon Stephenson caught the punt…

  • With offense clicking, Bombers are on a roll

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Sayreville High School girls soccer team has bounced back from tough start, and the Bombers’ record now stands at 8-4-1. A major reason for Sayreville’s improved play is a high-powered offense led by junior striker Fahreta Kolenovic, who tops the Bombers with 16 goals and four assists, including a hat…

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    Above: Old Bridge High School’s Jen Pistola moves the ball upfield against Metuchen during the Knights’ Oct. 11 game in Metuchen. Pistola scored a goal as the Knights scored a 2-0 victory. Right: Old Bridge’s Jen Pistola moves the ball upfield. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff

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