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Donations for Haitian Earthquake Victims May Be Tax Deductible; Be Careful of Scams
By Gregg Semanick-New Jersey’s IRS Spokesman MOUNTAINSIDE NJ – With recovery efforts underway many people may wish to contribute to relief funds for the victims of Haiti’s recent earthquake. Contributions for Haitian earthquake victims may be tax deductible. The IRS also wants to remind people to ensure that their donations are made to reputable organizations and not…
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AROUND CRANBURY: Get out your dancing shoes
By Lorraine Sedor, Special Writer It’s swing time at Princeton High School this evening, when the award-winning PHS Studio Band and Jazz Ensemble host a Big Band Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. in the cafeteria. The dance this month will be the last local performance prior to the Studio Band performing at Carnegie Hall…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Former borough residents gets mixed news from Haiti
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer A native of Haiti who used to live in Hightstown has gotten some good news from abroad but that is mixed with some tragedy and much uncertainty. Jean Cheriza, who lives in Bordentown Township with his wife, Nicole, and their three children, is among many area residents who…
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Defensive-driving course scheduled
The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor a Defensive-Driving Course 6:30-10 p.m. Feb. 1 and 2 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Registration is required. Seating is limited to 30 people. Eligible motorists may erase 2 points from their driver’s license and/or get a 5 percent discount on a…
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Donors needed for Feb. 7 blood drive
The Social Action Committee of Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center will conduct its annual blood drive beginning at 10 a.m. Feb. 7 at the temple, 11 Cornell Ave., Monroe. Appointments are available every 15 minutes. For more information or to make an appointment, call 609-655-2988 or e-mail SocAct@ EtzChaimMTJC.org.
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Super Bowl Blood Drive set for Feb. 7
St. Bartholomew Knights of Columbus Council No. 11873, in conjunction with New Jersey Blood Services, will hold a Super Bowl Sunday Blood Drive 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 7 in the St. Bartholomew Parish Center, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Donors must be between the ages of 17 and 75 (age 16 permitted with written parental…
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Youngsters invited to free-throw tourney
The South River Police Department’s annual Basketball Free-Throw Tournament for all school-age South River youngsters is set for 10 a.m. Jan. 30 in the South River Middle School gymnasium, Montgomery Street. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in each of six age categories and to the overall champion. Waivers, which may obtained…
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Youngsters invited to Wii Bowling Contest
St. James Knights of Columbus Council No. 6336 will hold a Children’s Wii Bowling Contest noon-6 p.m. Jan. 23 at the knights council home, 83 Lincoln Ave. Jamesburg. To register for the event, log on to www.stjameskofc6336.com, select the Events tab, click on the Wii Bowling flier and fill out the registration form. For more…
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Crafters, vendors needed for school fair
Crafters and vendors are sought for the second annual Oak Tree Elementary School Crafter/Vendor Fair set for March 6 at the school, 226 Applegarth Road, Monroe. For more information and to reserve, email [email protected]. Spaces are limited.
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