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Blood drives planned for
Sept. 29 in O.B., Parlin
     The Blood Center of New Jersey will sponsor community blood drives on Sept. 29 from 1-6:30 p.m. at Oasis Auto Center, 3698 Route 9 south, Old Bridge, and from 4-8 p.m. at Potash Chiropractic, 811 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville.
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Forsgate golf classic to aid Special Olympics
     The Forsgate Foundation will host its inaugural fund-raising event, the Charity Golf Classic, on Sept. 28 and 29 at the Forsgate Country Club, Monroe. All profits will go to support Special Olympics New Jersey.
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Photographic panel to hold monthly contest
     The Raritan Photographic Society will hold its monthly photo contest at 8 p.m. on Sept. 25 in room A5/A6 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road.
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Separated, divorced
group slates meetings
     Passages, a nondenominational, self-help group for separated and divorced adults, holds meetings at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 505 Main St., Spotswood.
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Polish-American panel
to mark end of summer
     The Polish-American Congress, New Jersey Division, will sponsor a Farewell to Summer Picnic beginning at 1 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the Polish Veterans Picnic Grounds, 209 William St., South River.
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Church will sponsor
Sept. 27 flea market
     Sayreville United Methodist Church will hold a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the church, 406 Main St. Baked goods, hot dogs and bever­ages will be available for purchase.
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Sayreville Boy Scouts
set Oct. 3 Pasta Night
     Boy Scout Troop No. 59, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061, Sayreville, will hold a Pasta Night from 4:30-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 at the Knights of Columbus Victorian Hall, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville.
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SWMHS class of 1973
to celebrate in October
     Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) class of 1973 will hold a 30th reunion on Oct. 18.
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Fund-raisers

Sept. 26
     • Friday Night Chicken and Rib Dinner, sponsored by Old Bridge Elks Lodge No. 2229, 7:30 p.m., at the lodge, 67 Old Amboy Road. Cost is $10; salad, dessert, choice of chicken and rib combination plate with french fries or baked potato and cole slaw or reduced calorie roasted herb chicken dinner with...
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Sayreville historical
panel slates meeting
     The Sayreville Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Sayreville Senior Citizen Center, Main Street.
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O.B. Brownie troop
to hold flea market
     Old Bridge Girl Scout Troop No. 830 will hold a Treasures and Trash Sale flea market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 27 at St. Thomas Knights of Columbus, Pine St., off Route 18, Old Bridge.
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Flying high
     CHRIS KELLY staff Jimmy Pakidis, 16, of Old Bridge, was among the first to take advantage of the ramps at Sayreville’s skate park when it opened Sunday.
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Volunteers sought for Middlesex rape crisis center
     The Middlesex County Public Health Department’s Rape Crisis Intervention Center is seeking volunteers to provide support and advocacy to victims of sexual violence.
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St. Ambrose School
seeks holiday crafters
     Crafters are sought for the St. Ambrose HSA Holiday Craft Show set for Nov. 15 at St. Ambrose School, Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge.
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Youngsters invited to Curious George program
     Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 2 for "Curious George and Friends," a youth program set for 4 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Old Bridge Main Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road.
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Lady Dems to sponsor Oct. 19 trip to A.C.
     The Sayreville Lady Dems will sponsor an Oct. 19 trip to the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City.
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Sayreville VFW post
plans Sept. 28 car show
     Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699 will hold a car show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the post, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. Organizers hope to make the show an annual event.
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Sounding off
     JEFF GRANIT staff Members of the Sayreville War Memorial High School Marching Band entertain a crowd at North Brunswick High School before Friday’s football game.
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