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Meet and greet on tap for library director
The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will host a meet and greet to introduce the library’s new director, Lillian Torres, 1- 3 p.m. Jan. 23 at the library, Gatzmer Avenue. The public is invited to attend.
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Famous Dave’s event to aid girls basketball
The East Brunswick High School Girls Basketball Club will sponsor a Dine-To- Donate fundraiser from noon to closing Jan. 15 at Famous Dave’s, Route 1 south, New Brunswick. Diners who eat in or take out should let their server know they are there to support the club. A Dine-To-Donate flier must be presented at the…
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‘Real’ Garden State to be topic at library
Author Mark Mappen will talk about what makes the Garden State special when he discusses his novel, “There’s More to New Jersey Than the Sopranos,” in a program set for 7-8 p.m. Jan. 20 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Topics will include the explosion of the U.S.S. Princeton, the fake…
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Nativity of Our Lord will host blood drive
New Jersey Blood Services will conduct a New Year’s Blood Drive 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 185 Applegarth Road, Monroe. Donors must be at least 17 years of age (16-year-olds need a parent’s permission letter), weigh at least 110 pounds and may not have donated blood within the last…
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Rec sets snowman, snow-sculpture event
The Monroe Township Recreation Department is holding its annual Snowman and Snow-Sculpture Contest. The competition, open to township residents, will run through March 31. There will be two categories: original snowman and most original snow sculpture. Entries may be solo, team or family projects. Awards will be presented at the April meeting of the township…
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Mayor presents troops well wishes from E.B.
BY VINCENT TODARO KRYN P. WESTHOVEN NJDMAVA-PA East Brunswick Mayor David Stahl (from left) and Recreation Manager Mike Reissner delivered donations of new clothing items to residents of the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home in Edison Dec. 28. Also pictured are Jewish War Veterans members Harold Lastfogel and Isadora Gelbtalks, Recreation Supervisor Karen Kekses, Post…
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Indoor Flea Market set for Jan. 17, 24, 31
St. Mary Church, South Amboy, will hold its Indoor Flea Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 17, 24 and 31 in the school cafeteria, Stevens Avenue and Second Street, South Amboy; entrance is on Second Street. The event will feature new vendors offering new items. Food will be available. For more information or to reserve a…
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Sociable Singles to gather in Monroe
Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold a meeting 1-4 p.m Jan. 31 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. The group is designed for individuals ages 50 and above. New members are welcome. For more information, call 609-655-5137.
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Rabies clinic set for Jan. 16 in S.R.
New Jersey residents are invited to bring their dogs and cats to a free rabies clinic set for Jan. 16 at the South River Department of Public Works, 9 Ivan Way. Dogs will be seen noon-2 p.m.; cats will be seen 2-3 p.m. Dog and cat licenses will be sold. The event is sponsored by…
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