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South River to break ground on firehouse
The borough of South River will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new firehouse beginning at noon May 2 at Jackson Street and Raritan Avenue. All borough residents are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, log on to www.southrivernj.org.
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Vendors welcome at Market Madness
The St. Thomas the Apostle Market Madness Vendor and Craft Show is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 16 at the school, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The event will accommodate more than 100 vendors. There will be a 50/50 raffle. For more information or a vendor application, call 732-761-0077 or email [email protected].
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Churches to celebrate May 7 Day of Prayer
The churches of Spotswood will hold a National Day of Prayer event 7 a.m. May 7 at the Spotswood High School flagpole, Summerhill Road. Local clergy, borough and school officials, students and families will attend. All community members are invited. For more information, call the Spotswood Chapel at 732-251-5517.
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Volleyball team to serve FSHD fundraiser
The East Brunswick High School boys volleyball team will hold a fundraiser for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) at 6 p.m. May 6 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. The EBHS team will play Newark team North 13. The event also will feature T-shirt sales, a snack stand, donations and a serveathon between the junior…
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Community invited to Walk for Friends
The Friendship Circle, an organization that works to support individuals with special needs in the community, will sponsor its Walk for Friends walkathon at noon May 3 on the Vonage campus, Holmdel. The nonprofit works to provide social recreational programs for physically and emotionally challenged children, teens and young adults, and offers volunteer opportunities for…
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Library Friends to host May 8 Handbag Bingo
The Friends of the East Brunswick Public Library will sponsor Designer Handbag Bingo May 8 at East Brunswick High School, 380 Cranbury Road. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The first game will be called at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $30 by May 1, $35 at the door, and includes three bingo boards for each…
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Eagle Scout awarded for Good Citizenship
Thomas Berzok has received the Good Citizenship award in recognition of his Scouting accomplishments in attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Susan Luczu, regent of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s Jersey Blue Chapter, presented the award and pin during Berzok’s Court of Honor, held at the East Brunswick Elks Lodge on March…
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Police issue warning after woman overdoses
Police are warning residents about the use of synthetic marijuana after a South Brunswick woman was found unresponsive last week. South Brunswick police and EMS personnel responded to a township home where a 22-year-old female was convulsing and vomiting on April 21, according to police Lt. James Ryan. Officers found her lying on the ground,…
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Shelter to waive pet-adoption fees
New Beginnings Animal Rescue (NBAR), 706-R Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will waive adoption fees for all adult cats and dogs May 1-31, to mark the shelter’s first anniversary and to thank the community for its support. Adoption hours are 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and noon-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. All pets at the…
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