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BUSINESS BRIEFS
The fourth annual Getting Ahead in Business Meet ’N Greet, hosted by sales coach and business columnist Milton J. Paris, is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at Ciro’s Italian Restaurant, 301 Buckelew Ave., Jamesburg. The event will feature a buffet and networking. Cost is $15 per person. To RSVP, call Milton Paris at 732-306-0040…
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Spaghetti Dinner to aid DeSarno family
A Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser to benefit Sayreville’s DeSarno family, who lost their home to a fire in December, is planned for 4-7 p.m. Feb. 8 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River. All six members of the family escaped the fire, but three remain hospitalized. The DeSarnos are longtime members of Holy…
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Fish-Fry dinners set for South Amboy Elks
South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784 will host its Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 20-April 3, at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave. For more information, call 732-727-7170.
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Knights selling tickets for St. Patrick’s gala
The annual Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Day Dinner-Dance is planned for 7:30-11:30 p.m. March 14 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature oldies music by a DJ and a traditional dinner with salad, soda bread, soda, coffee, tea and desserts. There will be a cash…
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Jewish federations merge to expand outreach, services
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Two major Jewish organizations in Middlesex and Monmouth counties are undergoing a landmark merger agreement to become the Jewish Federation of Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. The merger, which went into effect in January, is the result of a two-year exploration and planning process, and represents the first time two…
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Middlesex County recognized as top recycler in New Jersey
Victor Cuellar picks up recyclables from local participants. The efforts helped make Middlesex County a top recycler in the state, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s most recent statistics. PHOTO COURTESY OFMIDDLESEX COUNTYIMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY Middlesex County, along with Cumberland County, has earned the shared distinction as the state’s top recycler. Both counties…
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Flowers on sale for Valentine’s Day
The Motorcycle Club of South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784, 601 Washington Ave., will hold a flower sale for Valentine’s Day 4- 8 p.m. Feb. 13 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 14.
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Tickets available for Atlantic City trip
The R Club of Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, South River, will sponsor a Feb. 17 bus trip to Resorts Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the church parking lot, Whitehead Avenue. Cost is $30, with a $25 return in slot dollars upon arrival at the casino. Refreshments…
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Knights of Columbus sets Meatless Fridays
The St. Lawrence Knights of Columbus Council 10281 will hold Meatless Fridays 4:40-6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 to March 27 in the basement of St. Lawrence Church, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. The menu will be a buffet. Items will be changed weekly. Admission is $10 for adults. Children under age 8…
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