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Israel documentary to be screened in E.B.
The East Brunswick Jewish Center (EBJC), 511 Ryders Lane, will host the Gideon Lidor Memorial Lecture featuring a screening of the new documentary, “The Case for Israel: Democracy’s Outpost,” at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 12. In the film, Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law School professor and outspoken champion of individual rights, rises in defense of the Jewish…
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Sponsorships offered for OLOL Fall Festival
Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will hold its fourth annual Fall Festival 5-10 p.m. Oct. 2, noon-11 p.m. Oct. 3, and noon-6 p.m. Oct. 4, outdoors on the school grounds. The event will feature food, games, music and more. All proceeds will go toward the long-term preservation and maintenance of…
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Meditation sessions scheduled at library
The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will offer volunteerled meditation sessions 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30 and Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Participants will have the opportunity to de-stress and find “quiet time.” Admission is free of charge. For more information, call 732-390-6789 or log on…
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Sayreville to host ‘Blast from the Past’
The Sayreville Recreation Department will hold a “Blast from the Past” classic car show featuring music from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s 6-10 p.m. Sept. 12 at Kennedy Park, Washington Road. That same evening, “Madagascar,” rated G, will also be shown at 8 p.m. Lawn chairs are suggested. For more information, call 732-390-7096.
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Blood drive planned for Sept. 6 at Knights
A blood drive is set for 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Sayreville Knights of Columbus Council Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Each donor will receive a free $15 gas card. For more information, call 732-257- 2061.
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Friends of Library to host membership tea
The Friends of the Monroe Township Library will host a membership tea for current members 1-2:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Pianist Bill Woolman will perform live music and refreshments will be served. Current members are encouraged to bring a friend to join. Call 732-521-5000, ext. 134 by Sept. 6 to…
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Sounds of summer
PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Left: The Joe Monchek Quartet plays under the gazebo at Thompson Park in Jamesburg Aug. 19, part of the Middlesex County Summer Concert Series. The weekly Wednesday afternoon performances concluded last week. Above: A member of the quartet performs.
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Monroe rec sponsors sand-sculpting contest
The Monroe Township Recreation Department will sponsor its 11th annual sandsculpting contest through Sept. 11. The competition is open to township residents who create a sand sculpture during any trip to a beach, lake, resort, campsite, etc. Awards will be presented on Sept. 21 to winners in the following divisions: 5 years old and under;…
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Reyna Smith of Spotswood and her son Alexander, 9, are excited to win a game at the “Do It for the Kids” fundraising event at the Woodbridge Elks Lodge No. 2116 Aug. 23.
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