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Anna Isachenko in county’s first EMT class
Anna Isachenko of Manville was among 12 students in the first class completing the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School, sponsored by the Somerset County Board of Freeholders, Raritan Valley Community College, Somerset Medical Center and the Somerset County EMS Chief Officers Association. Ms. Bender and her classmates…
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Tickets on sale for trip to Atlantic City
Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church Senior R Club will sponsor a July 7 trip to the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart from the church parking lot, Whitehead Avenue, South River. Cost is $25, with a $30 return in slot dollars. For more information and to reserve, call Janice Meade at…
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Restaurant slates free event for community
Giusseppe’s Pizza and Fine Italian Food, 2581 Route 516, Old Bridge, will hold its third annual Customer Appreciation Day noon-3 p.m. June 27. The event will future free food, giveaways, free water-park tickets, a moonwalk and a children’s show. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contender Frankie Edgar will be on hand to sign autographs. Al Chance…
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Library plans movies for adults, children
The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., plans a series of upcoming Thursday afternoon movies for adults and a Kids Movie Series on Wednesdays. The adult series will begin at 2:30 p.m. June 25 with a recent Clint Eastwood release featuring the actor/director as a tough-minded man whose prize possession is a 1973 Gran Torino.…
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Barbecue to support Helmetta youngster
A Get on Track With Zach Buckaroo Barbecue to benefit Zachary Nemeth, a 2- year-old Helmetta youngster who was born with multiple disabilities, cannot swallow and is developmentally delayed, is set for noon-7 p.m. July 19 (rain or shine) on the grounds at the East Brunswick Elks Lodge, 21B Oakmont Ave. Line-dance lessons will be…
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Reading club for ASD children set at library
A summer reading club for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will begin June 29 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The program will offer prize giveaways. Visit the library youth-services desk to register and receive a reading log. The club is funded by INFOLINK, the Eastern New Jersey Regional Library Cooperative.…
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Yard-sale proceeds to aid youth council
The East Brunswick Youth Council Yard Sale is set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 11 (rain or shine) in the Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center parking lot, 388 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. The event will feature bargains, treasures and collector’s items. Household items, games, linens, stuffed animals, pet supplies, sports equipment, furniture, luggage and…
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Volunteers sought to mentor children
Youth Empowerment Services is launching a mentoring program for children of incarcerated parents in New Brunswick and the Middlesex County area. Volunteers will engage in a one-on-one mentoring relationship with a child, age 5-18, for a commitment of one year. Children who have one or both parents in prison are more likely to follow their…
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Blood drive planned for June 29 in O.B.
The South Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Company Inc. will sponsor a blood drive 4- 9 p.m. June 29 at Engine Company No. 2, 14 Throckmorton Lane. The Blood Center of New Jersey will provide the bloodmobile. For more information, log on to www.SOBFD.com or call 732-251-8596.
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