Spooktakular, Haunted House planned in O.B.
      The Old Bridge Township Department of Parks, Recreation and Social Services will present its fifth annual Halloween Spooktakular and Haunted House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the Old Bridge Civic Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road.
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Registration under way for E.B. Road Races
      The 30th annual East Brunswick Road Races, featuring the running of the Kids Pumpkin Dashes, the John Ragone 5K Race, the East Brunswick 10K Race and the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, is set for Oct. 21 at Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center, Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. Advance registration is g...
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Garage sale to raise funds for Bebe BELL
      The Anshe Emeth Community Development Corp. (AECDC) of Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, New Brunswick, will sponsor a garage sale to benefit Bebe BELL (Baby Equipment Lovingly Loaned) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 21 at 31 Hamlin Road, East Brunswick. Rain date is Oct. 28.
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Rec plans trips to shows, parade, Rock Center
      The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor several upcoming trips. All excursions are open to borough residents and nonresidents. A trip to see the 5 p.m. performance of the "Radio City Christmas Spectacular" at Radio City Music Hall, New York City, is set for Dec. 9. Bus departure will b...
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Rosary society seeking vendors for flea market
      Vendors are sought for the St. Bernadette's Altar Rosary Society Flea Market set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 in the church's O'Dea Hall, Princeton and Villanova roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Refreshments will be sold. There will be a 50/50 drawing.
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Registration going on for Frost on Pumpkin
      Registration forms are available for the 28th annual South River Frost on the Pumpkin 10K Road Race set for Oct. 28 at Dailey's Pond, Thomas and William streets. All proceeds will be used to send developmentally disabled South River children to Camp Donna during the summer.
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Garage sale to benefit animals housed at shelter
      Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold a Giant Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 21 in the center's parking lot. Donations of items for the sale will be accepted at the shelter from 1-5 p.m. on Oct. 19 and 20 only. Clothing, linens and shoes will not be accepted.
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Flu-immunization clinic scheduled for Oct. 26
      Quick Chek Pharmacy, 777 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, will hold a flu-immunization clinic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 26. Pneumonia vaccine also will be available. Cost for the flu shot is $30; free of charge with a Medicare Part B Card (card must be presented). Individuals m...
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Hepatitis support group will gather at hospital
      The Saint Peter's University Hospital Hepatitis Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. on Oct. 24, Nov. 14 and Dec. 19 in the Center for Ambulatory Resources (CARES) Building, 254 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, adjacent to the hospital.
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Sociable Singles to gather on Oct. 28 in Monroe
      Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold its next meeting from 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature entertainment, discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person.
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Theater group to offer Oct. 27 Halloween Party
      The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will hold its first Halloween Party from 7 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 27 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Participants may come dressed as their favorite monster, villain, princess, character from a play, etc. The event w...
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'Make a Difference Day' program set for auxiliary
      The Ladies Auxiliary of Sayreville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699 will hold its next monthly meeting at 8 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the post home, Jernee Mill Road. The event will feature a "Make a Difference Day" program. Participants should bring shower liners; paper plates, cups, forks and sp...
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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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Open house to mark end of renovations at Central
      A Community Open House to celebrate the completion of the addition to and renovations at Central Elementary School is set for 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the school, 371 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Central alumni are asked to add to the celebration by sharing their memories, artifacts, pictures, re...
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Hymn sing, choir fest set at Methodist church
      The United Methodist Church at New Brunswick, 323 George St., will host a Hymn Sing and Choir Festival at 4 p.m. on Oct. 21 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Charles Wesley, who, with his brother John, created the Methodist movement in England in the 1700s.
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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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Children's Halloween Tricky Tray scheduled
      St. Stan's Athletic Association will host its annual Children's Halloween Tricky Tray from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 27 at St. Stanislaus Kostka School, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. A costume parade will take place at 1:30 p.m.; prizes will be awarded. Costumes are optional. Drawings will begin a...
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Sacred Heart School to sponsor flea market
      The Sacred Heart School Flea Market is planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 20 in Sacred Heart Church parking lot, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. For more information, call Sister Anne at (732) 721-0899.
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Seniors will offer trip to Lancaster, holiday show
      Our Lady of Victories Seniors will sponsor a two-day, Nov. 28 and 29, trip to Lancaster, Pa., and the Pennsylvania Dutch country. The bus will leave at 8 a.m. on Nov. 28 from the OLV parking lot, Main Street, Sayreville.
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Band show, competition coming to SWMHS
      The Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) Marching Unit will host its 22nd annual Home Band Show and Competition beginning at 10 a.m. on Oct. 27 at the high school, Washington Road. There will be a retreat at midday. The day's activities are scheduled to end at approximately 10 p.m.
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St. Thomas HSA to host basket raffle/gift auction
      St. Thomas the Apostle HSA will sponsor its fourth annual Basket Raffle and Giant Gift Auction (formerly Card Party) fundraiser beginning at 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m.
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Flu and pneumonia shots available at mall
      Maxim Health Systems will offer flu and pneumonia vaccinations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, Oct. 20-Nov. 3, in the center court at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. Cost is $30 for a flu shot, $40 for a pneumonia shot.
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Fall Rummage Sale coming to E.B. temple
      The East Brunswick Jewish Center Sisterhood will sponsor its Fall Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 28 at the synagogue, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Clothing for the entire family, household items, toys, books, small appliances, etc., will be available for purchase.
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Seventh-graders plan Oct. 20 yard sale
      The seventh-grade class at Immaculate Conception School will sponsor an Indoor Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Oct. 20 in the school cafeteria, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Household items, toys, videos, books, baby items and more will be available for purchase.
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Cast members sought for 'Of Mice and Men'
      Auditions for the upcoming Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company production of John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" are set for 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23, 24 and 25 at the group's theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Roles are open for nine men, one woman and one dog. Show dates ...
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Dance to the oldies at Halloween event in O.B.
      A Halloween Oldies Dance is planned for 8 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 27 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature dancing to the music of the '50s and '60s. Sandwiches, tap beer, soda, coffee, tea and dessert will be served. Costumes are optional. Admi...
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Fundraisers
      Oct. 18-Dec. 15 • Coat Drive, sponsored by Dr. Debra DeMarco of Monroe Chiropractic Care and Gini Mundy of The Well Being, both Jamesburg. Clean, new or gently used coats will go to Jersey Cares, a nonprofit group that aids needy families in New Jersey. Jamesburg drop-off locations: Monro...
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Preventing dating abuse to be topic of discussion
      The Greater Brunswick Area Woman's Club will present Regina (Jeanne) Braham, M.S.W., director of community relations at Jersey Battered Women's Service Inc., in a talk titled "Preventing Teen Dating Abuse" at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the Milltown Public Library, 20 W. Church St.
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Think Pink Dinner to aid breast-cancer fight
      The St. Bartholomew Columbiettes will sponsor its second annual Think Pink Party: Laugh, Love and Live Dinner Celebration beginning at 7 p.m. on Oct. 26 at St. Bartholomew's Church Hall, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick.
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Boomers, active adults welcome at AARP event
      All baby boomers and active adults are invited to the next general meeting of Sayreville AARP Chapter No. 4853 set for 6 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road. Admission is free of charge. Guest speakers will discuss topics based on the needs of boomers and active adult...
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Polka band to perform Nov. 1 in Sayreville
      The Sayreville Cultural Arts Council will present Glen Mendalski and the G-Men, a seven-piece polka band, in a concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St. Admission is free of charge. The public is invited. All ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be...
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Tricky tray planned for Nov. 4 in South River
      South River Women of the Moose No. 884 will hold a tricky tray beginning at 2 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the Moose Lodge, 49 Reid St. Doors will open at noon. Admission is $5 and will include one sheet of tickets. Light refreshments will be served.
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Jazz event to focus on Dexter Gordon
      The Central Jersey Jazz Association will present a program on Dexter Gordon from 7-9:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 in the community room at the Chuck Costello Complex, 1998 Route 18 north, Old Bridge.
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Adopt a Pet
Other kittens & cats available
      Sayreville Pet Adoption Center 1400 Main Street Sayreville, NJ 08872 (732) 727-3895 www.sayreville.petfinder.org Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. noon- 5 p.m.; Thurs. non - 6 p.m.; Sun. noon - 3 p.m.
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Adopt a Pet
      Old Bridge Animal Shelter 1 Old Bridge Plaza off Route 516, near municipal complex (732) 721-5600, ext. 6300 www.oldbridgeanimalshelter.petfinder.org Hours: Mon. & Fri. 10 a.m. to noon & 1 - 3 p.m.; Tues., Wed. 10 a.m. to noon, 1 - 3 p.m. & 5 - 7 p.m.
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