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Applications offered for 5K run, walk
The annual Frog Hollow Swim and Tennis Club 5K Run and Health Walk will take place on June 27 at the club, Ferris Street, off South Pine Avenue, South Amboy. Registration is set for 7:30 a.m. The 5K will begin at 9 a.m. The event also will feature a Youth Fun Run, awards, T-shirts, a…
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Changing careers to be focus at library
A program titled “Where Do I Go From Here?” is set for 7-8 p.m. June 22 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Career-transition expert and author Arnie Boldt will offer job seekers a no-nonsense approach to recognizing their strengths and weaknesses and their likes and dislikes, while helping them discover hidden…
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Talk: ‘The Awful Disaster’ June 24
Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission will present “The Awful Picnic: The General Slocum Disaster” by Kathleen Hulser, public historian for the New York Historical Society, 7 p.m. June 24. The free program will be at East Jersey Olde Towne Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway. In 1904, church members from the New York German community…
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Reformed Church sets car-wash fundraiser
The First Reformed Church, 40 Thomas St., South River, will hold a car wash 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 20 in the church parking lot. Participants should use the parking lot entrance on Leland Street. Cars are $6 and vans are $7. Call the church office at 732- 257-1994 for more information.
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Yard sale to support YMCA scholarships
Employees from J.C. Penney, East Brunswick, will host a Community Yard Sale to benefit the Raritan Valley YMCA Strong Kids Youth Scholarship Fund 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 27 at the Y facility, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. To date, the Raritan Valley YMCA has provided more than $20,000 in financial aid to youth and families…
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VFW ladies auxiliary to meet June 23
The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Sayreville, will hold its next monthly meeting at 8 p.m. June 23 at the post, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. The meeting will offer an opportunity to meet the newly elected members and to voice ideas on ways to help U.S. soldiers overseas. Call 732-264-3041.
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St. Stan’s Carnival slated for June 24-27
St. Stan’s Carnival 2009 will take place 6-11 p.m. June 24, 25 and 27, and 6 p.m.-midnight June 26 (food tent will open at 5 p.m.) on the St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish grounds, MacArthur Avenue and Main Street, Sayreville. Discounted ride tickets and advance super 50/50 raffle tickets may be purchased at several area locations…
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Parents urged to apply for health insurance for children
The Association for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) is encouraging parents in Middlesex County to fill out applications for health insurance that were mailed in early June by the State of New Jersey. The applications — marked Express Lane Application for Health Insurance — were sent to families who have children who are uninsured. The…
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Oldies Dance on tap June 19 in Old Bridge
A Rock ‘n’ Roll Oldies Dance is planned for 8-11 p.m. June 19 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature DJ music by Memory Lane Oldies, with music from the ’50s through the ’80s. Soda, coffee and cake will be provided. There will be a 50/50,…
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