Applications available for park-and-ride spaces
      Applications for the soon-to-open Sayreville park-and-ride facility at Raritan Street, as well as for the reserved spaces along North Ernston Road, will be available at Borough Hall, Main Street, according to the following schedule:
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Women invited to learn secrets of challah-baking
      Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge, 770 Madison Gardens, will sponsor a Women's Circle challah-baking class beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the home of Dina Kanelsky. Participants, who will learn about the secret ingredients that go into chal- lah, also will receive braiding instructions and take ho...
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Giant Flea Market set in Laurence Harbor
      The St. Lawrence Church Giant Flea Market is planned for 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the church, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. The event will take place inside the parish hall and outside in the church parking lot. The parish kitchen will be open.
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Tickets to go on sale for library storytelling event
      Award-winning storyteller Ed Stivender will be the featured performer at the East Brunswick Friends of the Library's 15th annual James Hess Folklore and Storytelling Festival set for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 and 2 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Tickets are on sale now at th...
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'Uncle Vanya' to begin Villagers' new season
      Villagers Theatre, a nonprofit center for the performing and cultural arts, will present "Uncle Vanya" by Anton Chekhov, Oct. 5-20, at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Oct. 14, at the theater, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin.
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Crafts and More Show on tap at St. Thomas
      The St. Thomas the Apostle HSA Spring Crafts and More Show is planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 13 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The event will feature handmade crafts, a bake sale, tricky trays, 50/50s and shopping with select vendors. Admission and parking are free of...
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County 4-H to hold Oct. 7 open house
      A Middlesex County 4-H Open House will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the 4-H Center, corner of Cranbury and Fern roads, East Brunswick. Adults and youngsters are invited to learn about 4-H clubs offered in Middlesex County, meet 4-H members and volunteer leaders and see petting zoos and demo...
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Concert, scholarship will honor De Carolis
      A Big Band Benefit Concert to honor Mario "Chic" De Carolis and to fund the first music scholarship in East Brunswick is planned for 3-5 p.m. on Oct. 28 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. De Carolis, who died in February, was a music teacher and bandleader at East Brunswick High School...
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'Wait Until Dark' continues in Sayreville
      Performances of The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company production of "Wait Until Dark" will continue at 8 p.m. on Oct. 5, 6, 12 and 13, and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 7, at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Tickets for the thriller cost $20 for adults, $18 for...
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Auxiliary will sponsor Oct. 28 trip to A.C.
      The Morgan First Aid Squad Auxiliary, Morgan section of Sayreville, will offer an Oct. 28 bus trip to Harrah's Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 9:45 a.m. from the parking lot on Route 35 next to the squad building.
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Donations will aid SWMHS marching unit
      The Sayreville War Memorial High School Marching Unit will be collecting donations on Oct. 13 and 14 at the intersections of Washington and Ernston roads and MacArthur Avenue, Sayreville. Proceeds will be used to allow the marching unit to attend and perform at the USSBA (United States Scholastic...
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Our Lady of Victories plans Oktoberfest gala
      The annual Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Parish Oktoberfest will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Oct. 14 in the parish's Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. German music will be provided by Bernie's Orchestra. The Bayern Verein dancers will entertain throughout the evening. A German meal and G...
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Safe-driving course coming to senior center
      An AARP-sponsored driver-safety program will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 25 and 26 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St. Cost is $10. Checks should be made payable to AARP.
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Organ concert next up for St. Mary's series
      The Music at St. Mary's Concert Series will present organist William Berg in concert beginning at 4 p.m. on Oct. 14 at St. Mary's Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. Berg, who will offer music from France and Germany written over the past four centuries, will perform on St. Mary's historic 1883...
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Pancake Breakfast on agenda for knights
      St. Lawrence Knights of Columbus Council No. 10281 will sponsor its annual Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on Oct. 21 in the St. Lawrence Parish Center, Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and tea. Cost is $6 p...
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County will provide flu vaccine on Oct. 10
      The Middlesex County Public Health Department will administer flu vaccine for individuals age 50 and up from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 10 at the Old Bridge Senior Center in the municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The vaccine will be offered only to individuals age 50 and over.
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Cast members sought for 'A Christmas Carol'
      The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will hold auditions for its holiday show "A Christmas Carol" from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 14 and from 7-10 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the group's theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Final auditions are set for 7 p.m. on Oct. 17. Interested indiv...
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Dog-ownership event on tap for Oct. 7 at park
      An AKC (American Kennel Club) Responsible Dog-Ownership Day Stroll in the Park is set for 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 7 at Kennedy Park, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The event, sponsored by the Sayreville Recreation Department, is designed as an opportunity to learn more about the human-can...
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Safe-boating course on tap in Sayreville
      Coast Guard Flotilla Auxiliary 2-1, 167 Main St., Sayreville, will offer "America's Boating Course" from 7:30-9:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 9-18. Cost is $55, including textbook. A New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
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Halloween Parade on tap in Sayreville
      The Sayreville Recreation Department will sponsor its annual Halloween Parade With Trick-or-Treat Trunk beginning at 6 p.m. on Oct. 25 on the Borough Hall football field, Main Street. The event is open to Sayreville residents only. Costumes will be judged and prizes will be awarded to youngsters ...
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Methodist church to host Oct. 20 dinner
      Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St., will host a Ham or Chicken Dinner on Oct. 20, with seatings at 5 and 7 p.m. Tickets cost $8 for adults, $5 for chil- dren age 10 and under. For more information and to reserve, call Christine at (732) 613-8768 or Del at (732) 525-2636.
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Level Club to sponsor Oct. 6 Giant Yard Sale
      The Level Club of South River semiannual Giant Yard Sale is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the Masonic Temple, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. Rain date is Oct. 7. For more information, call Robert Szegeti at (732) 390-5732.
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Alzheimer's support group to hold meeting
      The Alzheimer's Disease Support Network of Middlesex County will meet at 7 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the Piscataway Senior Center, Hoes Lane. For more information, call Mildred Potenza at (732) 235-8400.
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Thermometer exchange scheduled for Oct. 11
      The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, in cooperation with the borough of South River, will sponsor a mercury-thermometer exchange from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the South River Senior Center, 55 Reid St. County residents may turn in their old mercury thermometers and receive a n...
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Patients invited to 'Look Good, Feel Better'
      The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, in collaboration with the American Cancer Society, will host a "Look Good, Feel Better" workshop from 1-3 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany St., New Brunswick.
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'History of Jews in Italy' next up at O.B temple
      Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge, will hold a Lunch and Learn on Oct. 13. Sabbath services begin at 9:30 a.m. The program will follow at approximately 12:30 p.m. Topic will be "The History of Jews in Italy, From Roman Times to the Present." Rabbi Eugene Wernick will present and lea...
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Music from around the world to fill library
      Pianist Dave Schlossberg will offer a concert of ethnic and folk melodies from various countries and cultures beginning at 7 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Schlossberg, a native of East Brunswick, is a member of several bands in the New Brunswick a...
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Seasonal-crafts event next up at Cheesequake
      A fall seasonal-crafts demo will begin at 1 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Cheesequake State Park Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge. The event is open to ages 12 and up. Admission is free of charge. For more information, call (732) 566- 3208.
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Crafters sought for rosary society bazaar
      Crafters are needed for the St. Bartholomew's Altar Rosary Society Craft Bazaar set for 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 9 in the church hall, Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Table-rental prices are $25 and $30. For more information and to reserve, call Lucy at (732) 846-4771.
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Fundraisers
      Oct. 4 & 5 • "KidStuff Coupon Books," available through Our Lady of Lourdes School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown. Cost: $25 each. Books contain money-saving coupons for shopping (clothing, shoes, toys, books, sporting goods, etc.), recreational and cultural activities, restaurants, more. T...
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Haunted House set for weekends in E.B
      . The Middlesex County 4-H Teen Council will sponsor a fundraising Haunted House 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 5- 27, at the Middlesex County 4-H Center, Cranbury and Fern roads, East Brunswick. Admission is $3 per person. Proceeds will go to 4-H Project GIFT, a free day of holiday shoppi...
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Guided trail hike on tap for Oct. 14 at state park
      A guided hike on the park blue trail will begin at 1 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the Cheesequake State Park Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge. During the hike, participants will learn about the park's native plants and animals.
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Office on Aging sets October schedule
      The Old Bridge Office on Aging, George J. Bush Center for Human Services, in the municipal center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will offer a variety of upcoming programs. The activity schedule is as follows: • Oct.
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Historical society to open WWII exhibit
      The East Brunswick Historical Society will host the opening of its World War II exhibit from 2-4 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Historical Society Museum, 78 Milltown Road. The panel is seeking memorabilia and artifacts to add to the show. Individuals who would like to share their personal stories with t...
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Circus to raise funds for Hemophilia Association
      Phills Brothers will host a Sunshine Magic Circus fundraiser to benefit the Hemophilia Association of New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Two children will be admitted free of charge with one paid adult. Tickets for adults cost $5 each and will be avai...
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Bereavement group forming in Monroe
      Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Southern Middlesex County, Concordia Shopping Center, corner of Prospect Plains and Perrineville roads, Monroe, is forming a new bereavement group. Individuals who have experienced the loss of a spouse or significant other are invited to join. A lice...
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