Villagers to present New Year's Eve gala
      Villagers Theatre, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin, will present "My Favorite Year ... 20!," a musical revue celebrating the theater's 20th season, at 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 31.
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Borough youngsters invited to Kids Bingo
      The Sayreville Recreation Department will host a fee Kids Bingo Night from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 23 at the Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center, Dolan Street. The program is open to Sayreville residents age 5 and up. For more information and to register, call (732) 390-7092, Mondays-Fridays.
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Sayreville rec to offer winter youth art classes
      Registration is going on at the Sayreville Recreation Office, Dolan Street, for a five-week youth art program set to begin on Jan. 19. Cartooning and fine-art classes will be offered for youngsters ages 8-14. Art sessions for special needs children ages 5-12 also are offered. For more information,...
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J'burg Elks to celebrate at New Year's Eve gala
      Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will hold a New Year's Eve Party beginning at 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The event will feature hors d'oeuvres, a buffet dinner, music by Dem 2 Guyz, an open bar, a champagne toast and party hats and noisemakers.
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Youth drama workshops scheduled for Saturdays
      The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will continue its third season of Saturday drama workshops for youngsters ages 6-8, beginning Jan. 5 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville.
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Choirs to present Christmas-carol fest
      The combined choirs of St. Bernadette's Church, under the direction of Judy Gary, music director, will present their annual Christmas Carol Celebration at 7 p.m. on Dec. 29 in the church, Villanova and Princeton roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge.
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Applications taken for Dare to Imagine Awards
      VSAarts of New Jersey (VSA/NJ), New Brunswick, is seeking nominations for the third annual Dare to Imagine Awards, with nomination deadline Jan. 7. Recipients will be announced in February and honored at a May ceremony. The awards honor adults who have made a positive difference in the life of an...
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St. Stan's schedules New Year's Day Bingo
      St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA will sponsor a New Year's Day Bingo event beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 1 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. Doors will open at noon. The kitchen will be open during the event.
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Tricky tray planned for Jan. 13 in South River
      The Loyal Order and Women of the Moose of South RiverMoose Lodge No. 884 will hold a Joint Tricky Tray beginning at 2 p.m. on Jan. 13 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. Members and gues...
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Hospital to sponsor HIV group meetings
      Raritan Bay Medical Center will hold HIV support group meetings on Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the hospital's Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Individuals coping with or affected by HIV are welcome to attend. Registration is required. For time, exact location and to register, call (732) ...
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Holt to host 'town hall' meeting in Old Bridge
      U.S. Rep Rush Holt (D-12) will hold a public meeting to talk about issues affecting the community, including economic development, hometown security, energy, health care, education and Social Security.
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Nominees sought for SRHS Wall of Fame
      South River High School (SRHS) is once again seeking nominations for selection to the South River High School Wall of Fame. The purpose of the wall is to identify and recognize the superior achievement and performance of former SRHS students within various fields of endeavor.
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Law panel to offer wills, estate-planning seminar
      The New Jersey State Bar Foundation will present a free public seminar on wills and estate planning from 1-3 p.m. on Jan. 10 at the New Jersey Law Center, One Constitution Square (off Ryders Lane), New Brunswick.
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Nominations sought for Women of Distinction
      The American Heart Association (AHA), Robbinsville, is seeking nominations for its second annual "Go Red for Women"Woman of DistinctionAward with nomination deadline Jan. 18.
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Nativity of Our Lord will host blood drive
      New Jersey Blood Services will conduct a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 27 at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 185 Applegarth Road, Monroe. Donors must be at least 17 years of age (17-year-olds need a parent's permission letter), weigh at least 110 pounds and may not have donated blood...
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Separated, divorced group slates meetings
      Passages, a nondenominational, selfhelp 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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