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Police collect expired, unwanted medicine
Police departments in Middlesex County and at Rutgers University will hold National Medicine Take Back Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 27. Residents can rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused or unwanted drugs in an effort to halt prescription drug abuse. For collection site locations, visit www.dea.gov.
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Raffle to benefit N.J. children in foster care
Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS), in conjunction with the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency, is conducting its annual raffle to contribute to programs that directly benefit New Jersey children in foster care. Courtesy of the Lenox Corp., the first prize, valued at $3,219, is Lenox dinnerware, flatware and goblets. The second…
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Key to cooking with pumpkins
A utumn is ripe with vibrant colors and scenery. One of the more vivid sights this time of year are the bright, orange pumpkins that adorn walkways and front porches of homes and businesses. Not only are pumpkins ideal for decorating, but they’re also great to eat. Some people who plan to carve jack-olanterns mistakenly…
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Seniors to celebrate October birthdays
The South Brunswick Senior Center will hold a birthday lunch for residents age 55 and older who were born in October at 11 a.m. Oct. 28 at the Senior Center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. A special menu will be served, followed by birthday cake. There will be games and trivia. To register, call 732-329-4000,…
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Tennis programs open to all skill levels
South Brunswick Community Education’s tennis program is offering several options for all ages and skill levels this fall. Saturday tennis for children and their parents will be held on Saturdays from Oct. 11-Nov. 15. Adults with or without tennis partners will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 1-Nov. 5 at South Brunswick High School. The…
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Wellness classes include laughter therapy
The South Brunswick Office on Aging will offer new programs for the fall for residents age 55 and older. Laughter Therapy classes will meet at 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays for six weeks, beginning Oct. 1. Laughter Therapy utilizes the natural physical act of laughter as a form of therapy. The general goals are to increase…
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Country artists team up to raise awareness of drunken driving
A country music project aims to bring awareness to the dangers of drunken driving, and New Jersey artists are invited to get involved. As the national campaign spokesperson for the “Pick Up A 12 Pack Of Life” CD project, singer-songwriter Jayna Lininger is teaming up with 12 Pack Of Life to put together a series…
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Oct. 18 seniors event to address caregiving
To celebrate New Jersey’s 350 birthday, South Brunswick seniors will take part in “Sustainable Caregiving: Resources to Keep You Going” 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18 at the South Brunswick Municipal Complex, Route 522 East, Monmouth Junction. The event will include panel discussions, conversations with experts, opportunities to meet with service providers and introduce care partnerships.…
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Female politicians to be recognized
The Middlesex County Federation of Democratic Women will host its annual “Swing By the Barn” event 7-9 p.m. Oct. 1 at Baker’s Barn, 93 Church Lane, East Brunswick. Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, who is a candidate for the 12th Congressional District, and Middlesex County Deputy Freeholder Director Carol Barrett will be the guest speakers. Other…
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