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Toy drive to benefit foster, adopted kids
Middlesex County Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS) is sponsoring a holiday toy drive through Dec. 10. Donations may be dropped off at the Scott Krumholz law office, 281 Summerhill Road, Suite 104, East Brunswick. The donated toys will be given to children in the foster-care system and in adoptive homes throughout the county during…
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Cut-a-thon to support woman’s treatment
Angles & Tangles, 152 Main St., Sayreville, will host a cut-a-thon to benefit Jaclyn Olsen and her unborn baby, Nicholas, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 26. Jaclyn, a local resident who is 7 months pregnant, recently was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Funds raised will help defray the cost of Jaclyn’s medical treatments. For more…
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Celebrations, change mark St. Stan’s 100th anniversary
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish and School is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, with the congregation looking back on a rich history and looking forward to a bright future. According to the Rev. Kenneth Murphy, pastor of St. Stan’s, Polish immigrants founded the church in June 1914.…
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‘Showcase’ highlights songs, scenes of N.Y.
Monroe Township High School’s Footlights Club will present its 2014 “Showcase: An Evening of Great Songs and Scenes from the New York Stage” at 7 p.m. Oct. 23, 24 and 25 at the school, 200 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and $6 for students.
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Jamesburg Elks slate Charity Ball for Nov. 1
Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will hold its 51st annual Charity Ball for Special Needs Children 7 p.m.-midnight Nov. 1 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The event will feature dinner, a fourhour open bar, a DJ and dancing. Attire is semi-formal. Cost is $80 per person. For ads, tickets and booster information, call…
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Fashion show to fund fifth-grade activities
The Fifth Grade Parent Committee of Chittick Elementary School will hold a Project Runway Fashion Show fundraiser 6-9 p.m. Oct. 17 at the school, 5 Flagler St., East Brunswick. Students, siblings and teachers will model clothing from The Gap, David’s Bridal and JCPenney. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Advance tickets include…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
The Plaza Chiropractic Center, 1314 Englishtown Road, Old Bridge, recently celebrated its 30th year tending to the chiropractic care and wellness patients based throughout New Jersey. Under the direction of Dr. Ira A. Shapiro, services include treatment for a wide range of sports injuries and musculoskeletal problems such as back, knee, shoulder and neck pain.…
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Cemetery tour begins at museum on Oct. 17
The South River cemetery tour will begin at 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at the South River Museum-Old School Baptist Church, 64-66 Main St., South River.
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Care to Walk/Run 5K to be held Oct. 26
The 16th annual Care to Walk/Run 5K to support the Cancer Institute of New Jersey Foundation will be held Oct. 26 at the North Brunswick Township High School football field, 98 Raider Road. Registration begins at 8 a.m. A prewalk ceremony begins at 9 a.m., followed by the run/walk at 9:30 a.m. To register, visit…
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