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History lecture to focus on slavery in Middlesex County
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Middlesex County residents will have an opportunity to travel back in time and take a look at one of the darker eras in the history of New Jersey. Graham Hodges of Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, will speak on the subject of slavery in Middlesex County at 2 p.m.…
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Vietnam vet to lead Sayreville parade
Sayreville will host its annual Memorial Day parade at 10 a.m. May 25, sponsored by the American Legion Post 211 and the Veterans of Foreign War Post 4699. The parade will start at Elizabeth Street and Washington Road and conclude with a service at Borough Hall on Main Street. Vietnam War veteran Gary Wistuba will…
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Vendors are sought for June flea market
The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville is seeking vendors for its flea market 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 6 at the church, 172 Main St., Sayreville. The cost is $15 per space or two for $25. To reserve, call 732-257 6353 or email [email protected].
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Elks will sponsor Designer Bag Bingo
Old Bridge Elks Lodge No. 2229 will host its Designer Bag Bingo May 8 at the Elks lodge, 67 Old Amboy Road. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Calling will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $30 and includes a bingo sheet for all games; extra sheets may be purchased. Guests may bring in food;…
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Bike ride will continue mission of providing mammograms
The annual Bike Ride for Amy will continue its mission of providing mammograms for women who cannot afford them. The Amy Feiman Behar Foundation is sponsoring its eighth annual Bike Ride for Amy on May 31. The bike ride — featuring 15-mile, 25- mile, 35-mile and 50-mile routes through Middlesex and Somerset counties — supports…
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Shredding events open to county residents
Middlesex County will offer a papershred program for residents 9 a.m. to noon on May 9 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St., Sayreville. The event is until the truck is filled, rain or shine. Residential paper only will be accepted; no businesses may participate. There is a limit of five file boxes or…
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East Brunswick concert to feature ‘cello rock’
Cello Fury will perform at 7 p.m. May 8 at the East Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 200 Rues Lane. A rock group featuring cellists Simon Cummings, Ben Muñoz and Nicole Myers and drummer David Throckmorton, Cello Fury offers original music that combines the emotive and symphonic sounds of the cello with driving rock beats. The…
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School sets art exhibit, open house for May 15
Immaculate Conception School, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood, will hold its annual Art Exhibit and Open House 7-9:30 p.m. May 15. The event will feature a variety of twoand three-dimensional artwork in the “Green Explorations” exhibit created by students in kindergarten to eighth grade. Guests are invited to dress “green” to express any of the different…
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Vendors welcome at Strawberry Festival
St. George’s Anglican Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta, will hold its fourth annual Strawberry Festival June 6. Vendors are sought. The family-friendly, free event will feature food, vendors, music, children’s activities, church tours and strawberries. For vendor registration or more information, log on to www.stgeorgeshelmetta.org or email [email protected].
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