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Pancreatic Cancer Walk set for June 6
The Middlesex County Public Health Department will host a Pancreatic Cancer Walk from 9-11:30 a.m. June 6, at the Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Registration is free, but donations are encouraged. All proceeds will benefit pancreatic cancer research at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey. To register, visit www.cinjfoundation.org. For more information, call…
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Church carnival slated for June 16-20
The Immaculate Conception Church Carnival is planned for 5-11 p.m. June 16- 19 and 4-11 p.m. June 20 on the church grounds, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. The event will feature rides and games of chance for all ages; a beer garden; a food pavilion with specials (June 17, pulled pork; June 18, barbecued ribs; June…
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‘Velveteen Rabbit’ coming to Metuchen
Running Rabbit Family Theatre will be returning to the Forum Theatre, 314 Main St., Metuchen, with its production of “The Velveteen Rabbit” during the month of June. The performances will take place on four Sundays: June 7 at 3 p.m., June 14 at 3 p.m., June 21 at 3 p.m., and June 27 at 11…
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Discussion on ‘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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Al-Anon helps family, friends of alcoholics
Al-Anon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. Anyone who is bothered by someone else’s drinking is invited to call 800-425-2666 (1- 800-4AL-ANON) or visit the New Jersey Al-Anon Web site at www.nj-al-anon.org for meeting information.
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Training for hospice volunteers June 19, 20
Grace Healthcare Services, 105 Fieldcrest Ave., Edison, is seeking hospice volunteers, and will offer free training 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 19 and 20. Volunteers make an impression in the quality of life of a terminally ill patient and their family. For an application or more information, call the volunteer department at 866-447- 0746.
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Food networking workshop June 15
The Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County will participate in the Middlesex County Emergency Food Networking Workshop 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 at Middlesex County Community College, Edison. The program, sponsored by The Middlesex County Coalition to Combat Poverty and Hunger, is a gathering of nonprofits, county food banks, pantries and other emergency…
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Kick Cancer event to aid Embrace Kids
The third annual Joanne J. Amato Kick Cancer fundraiser to benefit the Embrace Kids Foundation, New Brunswick, is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 7 at Heavenly Farms, Dunhams Corner and Cranbury roads, East Brunswick. The event, which is organized and sponsored by Special Teams Solutions, will feature kicking, snapping and passing coaches, and NFL…
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Veteran’s wartime stories in spotlight 65 years later
Ed Kolodziej to be featured in new History Channel series BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer Ed Kolodziej SAYREVILLE — Ed Kolodziej wasn’t asked much about his experiences when he came home from World War II in 1945. In fact, more than a half-century would pass with Kolodziej working as an attorney and raising a family…
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