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Woman honors late relatives through charity walk, run
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — For the third straight year, Maureen Bocknack will honor her family by serving as a team captain at the NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life. The Kendall Park resident will participate again in the New Providence walk and run on June 7 because four of her family members have become organ…
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Monday Movies scheduled at library
The Friends of the Spotswood Public Library will sponsor Monday Movie Matinees beginning at 1:30 p.m. every Monday during the summer — with the exception of June 8 and 15, when a fundraising book sale will be in progress — at the library, 548 Main St. Call the library at 732-251-1515 for the names of…
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Republican group hosts police deputy chief
The East Brunswick Republican Club will hold its next meeting at 8 p.m. June 11 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133, 485 Cranbury Road. Guest speaker will be Deputy Chief William Krause of the East Brunswick Police Department. New club members are sought. All are welcome to attend.
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Beads of Courage mark milestones for young patients
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A string of beads signifies strength and courage for youngsters diagnosed with cancer at The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital. “Each [medical] procedure, a child can earn a bead and add it to their necklace,” said Dr. Stanley Calderwood, chief of the pediatric hematology-oncology division. The hospital launched…
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Lemonade fundraiser to fight childhood cancer
Michele Katora, a 2014 graduate of East Brunswick High School, and her family will sponsor their 11th annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand to fight childhood cancer 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 13-14 at 2 Biernacki Court, East Brunswick, corner of Old Stage Road, across from Spotswood ShopRite. The event is held annually in memory of local residents…
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Sarah Jane Hedborg
Sarah Jane (Sally) Hedborg, who claimed to be 29, was a 35- year resident of Westfield, New Jersey, and then retired to North Branford, Connecticut. She died peacefully with her daughters at her side on May 26, 2015, at Connecticut Hospice, Branford, Connecticut. A memorial service will be held for Evergreen Woods friends and staff…
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Church collects clothes for job interview wear
Trinity United Methodist Church of Spotswood, 70 Manalapan Road, is collecting clothing and shoes to be donated to thrift shops to help individuals in need of interview outfits. All donations may be dropped off at the church 9 a.m.-noon on Sundays. For more information, call the Rev. Hillary Johnson Crute at 201-390-3591.
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Dinner will aid family of fallen Marine
East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will host its fundraising Roast Beef Dinner 1-6 p.m. June 7 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road. Proceeds will support the Flynns, the family of a fallen Marine. Cost is $10 and includes dinner, coffee and cake. For information, call 732-254-9674.
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Milltown VFW post to hold fish fry June 12
VFW Post 2319 will hold its monthly fish fry 5-8 p.m. June 12 at the post, 45 Broad St., Milltown. A fish dinner with fresh cod is $10. A clam dinner is $10; a side of clams is $3. A shrimp dinner is $12; a side of shrimp is $5. A combination dinner is $15.…
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