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St. Mary’s Parish begins initiation
St. Mary’s Parish in South Amboy is accepting registration for anyone age 14 or holder who is interested in preparing for baptism, first communion and/or confirmation. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) begins with several weeks of inquiry. Joined by team members, participants will journey through the scriptures and learn about the Catholic…
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Council plans expansions at Mannino Park, Camp Robin
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Township Council approved funding for planning studies for new facilities at Mannino Park and an addition to Camp Robin. The council approved a resolution at the Aug. 11 meeting authorizing preliminary work on the park by a consultant for up to $8,800. New features will include…
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County food bank goes bananas
I t was a fruitful week for Middlesex County’s food pantry as organizers scrambled to find recipients for an unexpected 10,000-pound surplus of imported bananas. A wall of boxes flanked the yard at the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services’ (MCFOODS) New Brunswick warehouse on Aug. 20, where weekly food allotments are staged.…
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School days
SCOTT FRIEDMAN Sara Spatz of East Windsor drops off school supplies after the United Way, Wal-Mart, radio station New Jersey 101.5 FM and the Somerset Patriots encouraged shoppers to “stuff the bus” with new school supplies for children in need at the Old Bridge Wal-Mart on Aug. 16.
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Free computer classes available at library
The Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road, offers free basic-level computer instruction throughout the year. For a schedule of current offerings, log on to www.sayrevillelibrary.org or call Alaina at 732-727-0212, ext. 25.
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Benefit motorcycle run scheduled for Sept. 13
The Riders for Christ Motorcycle Ministry (RFCMM) of Calvary Chapel, 123 White Oak Lane, Old Bridge, will hold its first Hope for a Child Run Sept. 13, rain or shine. Registration will take place 9-10:45 a.m. Kickstands up is scheduled for 11 a.m. The 40-mile ride, which will end at Branning Auto Body, 99 Crow…
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Knights of Columbus to hold member drive
Knights of Columbus Council 10281 of Saint Lawrence Church, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor, will hold a membership drive on Sept. 13 and 14 at all Mass services.
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Seniors to gather Sept. 5 in Sayreville
The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors group will hold its first meeting of the 2014-15 year at 1 p.m. Sept. 5 in the church’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. Sandwich orders are being taken for the meeting; to order, call Geri at 732-257-4351 by Aug. 31. Participants are asked to bring a nonperishable…
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Film explores caves used during Holocaust
The Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee will present the docudrama “No Place on Earth” at 1 p.m. Sept. 14 at Monroe Township Middle School, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe. Caves in the Ukraine were used by Jews escaping during the Holocaust. Caving enthusiast Chris Nicola will speak before and after the film.
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