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Proposed legislation will assist caregivers
More than 1 million New Jersey residents are caring for an aging parent or loved one, helping them to live independently in their own homes. Family caregivers have a huge responsibility and their roles are challenging. Tasks include performing medical or nursing tasks for their loved ones with multiple, chronic physical and cognitive conditions, taking…
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Restaurant event to raise funds for LLS
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Light the Night Walk Team Cindy’s Stars will sponsor a Dine to Donate Night 4-10 p.m. July 28 at Texas Roadhouse of Old Bridge, 1000 Route 9, Gateway Plaza Shopping Center. Diners should present an event flier to their server. The restaurant will donate 10 percent of supporters’ bills…
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Sayreville will spend $60K on repairs to skate park
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — After severe winter weather caused extensive damage to the skate park at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park, the borough and its skateboarders are teaming up to restore and improve the popular park. “We had a horrible winter, and the ground [underneath the bowl portion of the park] shifted…
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Christmas in July craft fair set for next month
Good Shepherd Parish at Most Holy Rosary Church, Msgr. Gambino Hall, 625 Florida Grove Road, Hopelawn, will host a Christmas in July craft fair 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20. For more information, visit goodshepherdpanj.org or call 732-826-4859.
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‘Cooking for Health’ will tackle diabetes
An interactive program titled “Cooking for Your Health: Eating to Fight Diabetes” is scheduled for 6:30-8 p.m. July 21 at the Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road. Guest presenter Susan Naam will take participants through different recipes and cooking techniques that can help combat diabetes. The final session in the three-part cooking series is set for…
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Seniors offering trip to Chicago, Pittsburgh
The St. Stan’s Senior Club, Sayreville, will sponsor an Oct. 2-9 trip to Chicago, South Bend, Ind., and Pittsburgh. The excursion will include seven nights’ lodging and 11 meals. Cost is $1,050. The Chicago portion of the trip will feature a guided tour of the city and a dinner show. Participants will tour the University…
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Registration open for VFW 5K Run/Walk
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will sponsor its third annual 5K Run/Walk fundraiser beginning at 9 a.m. July 27 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, behind University Radiology. Registration fee is $25 online at www.jerseyrunner.com before July 18, $30 after that date. Event-day registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. For…
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Discounted ride tickets available for carnival
The annual St. Ambrose Parish Carnival will be held 6-11 p.m. July 15-19 on the grounds at St. Ambrose Church, 81 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. The event will feature food, rides, nightly entertainment, a beer/wine tent and nightly raffles. Discounted unlimited-ride wristbands are available in advance at a cost of $30 each. For more information,…
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