Sacred Dialogue on Race scheduled at E.B. church
      East Brunswick Congregational Church (EBCC) and Iqra Community Services, a Muslim congregation that has been regularly praying at EBCC for the past five years, will co-sponsor a Sacred Dialogue on Race 10:30 a.m. June 29 at the church, 402 New Brunswick Ave., East Brunswick.
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Summer hours to start at O.B. Library branches
      The Old Bridge Public Library will begin summer hours with the July 4th holiday. The library Central Branch, Route 516 and CottrellRoad, and the Laurence Harbor Branch, Shoreland Circle, near Route 35, will be closed on Friday, July 4, to celebrate the holiday. In addition, the Central Branch will...
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Radio Control Club will fly on July 5
      The Tri-County Radio Control (RC) Club will hold an Open House-Welcome to RC event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 5 at Heavenly Farms Park, Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, across from the parking lot near the soccer fields. Rain date is June 12.
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Belarusian Festival coming to South River
      St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek-Orthodox Church, South River, will hold its annual Belarusian Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 28 at the Belarusian-American Center, 284 Whitehead Ave., South River. The event will feature ethnic food and music, tricky trays, prizes, baked goods and more.
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'The Italian' first up at library film festival
      The annual Summer International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will begin on July 8 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of the Russian drama "The Italian." The 2006 movie, which is rated PG-13, has a running time of 97 minutes.
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Event at Friday's to aid St. Stan's School
      St. Stanislaus Kostka School, Sayreville, will sponsor a fundraiser on July 9 at TGI Friday's, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Participants should tell their server they are there to support St. Stan's. The restaurantwill then donate 20 percent of each supporter's bill (eat in or takeout) to the schoo...
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'Eco-Adventures' set at EARTH Center
      Middlesex County students entering fifth-seventh grades are invited to attend a new program, "Eco-Adventures at the EARTH Center," set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 25-29, at the EARTH Center in Davidson's Mill Pond Park, South Brunswick.
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Registration under way for vacation Bible school
      The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville is accepting registration for its vacation Bible school set for Aug. 17-22. A Dinner with the Disciples is set for 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 17. Classes will continue 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 18-22. Sessions will be held in the Christian Education Building behind the chu...
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County to sponsor paper-shredding event
      The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will hold a free mobile papershredding event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until the truck is full) on June 28 in the parking lot at the Spotswood Municipal Building, 77 Summerhill Road.
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Donor will match gifts to George Street theater
      Donor Ralph Voorhees recently offered George Street Playhouse, New Brunswick, a challenge grant in memory of his wife, Barbara. Voorhees will match all donations, dollar for dollar, to help the playhouse secure the funds it needs to balance its budget this year.
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Salt-Marsh Hike next up at Cheesequake
      An interpretive Salt-Marsh Hike is set to begin at 1 p.m. on June 29 at the pavilion at Hooks Creek Lake, Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge. Participants will discuss and view many of the salt-marsh plants and animals during the hike. Individuals ages 8 and up are invited to attend. Fee is the pa...
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Golfers, sponsors sought for Sayreville BIC event
      The annual Sayreville Brain Injured Children (BIC) Golf Outing will be held Aug. 11 at Bunker Hill Golf Course, Princeton. Shotgun start is set for 8 a.m. Cost is $130 per golfer and includes green fees, golf cart and three meals. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Hole sponsors are sought at ...
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Entries are being sought for photo contest
      Freehold Soil Conservation District is sponsoring a photo contest for those who can capture subjects that promote the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Wildlife, landscapes, natural resources, agriculture, people interacting with the enviro...
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'Anansi, the Story Bug' to be staged at library
      The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will host a family performance of "Anansi, the Story Bug" at 2:30 p.m. June 30. Admission is free of charge. All are welcome to attend.
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Historic church to present free concerts
      Music at Historic Christ Church, 5 Paterson St., New Brunswick, will offer two upcoming free concerts for the community. "Let Freedom Ring!" is set for 11 a.m. on July 4. The event will feature live music and a re-enactment of the third reading of the Declaration of Independence that took place i...
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Indian cultural panel to host June 28 picnic
      The Indian Cultural Association of Monroe will hold its 2008 Picnic Get-Together beginning at 11 a.m. June 28 in grove 4 at Thompson Park, Monroe. The event will feature food and activities for all ages. All are welcome. Cost is $2 per person. For more information, call Jaimini at 732-322-9850 o...
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B'nai B'rith couples plan July 13 barbecue
      The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (for ages 40 and above) will hold its annual Barbecue Dinner at 4 p.m. on July 13 at a member's home in the Somerset section of Franklin. All meat served at the event will be kosher.
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Fundraisers
      June 26, ongoing • Food Drive, sponsored by Provident Bank, in conjunction with the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) of the Middlesex County Emergency Food Network, at eight of Provident's Middlesex County branches: Woodbridge Center, Fords ...
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Fundraiser to benefit resident's cancer fight
      A Baskets for Brian Egan fundraiser will be held at 8 p.m. June 28 in the Lourdes Center at St. Bernadette's Church, Villanova and Princeton roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Egan, a resident of Old Bridge, has been diagnosed with leukemia. All proceeds will be used to defray the cost of his m...
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Cut-a-thon will aid pancreatic-cancer study
      The Hair Shop, 3188 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, will hold a Cut-a-thon from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 29 to benefit The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. The shop's parking lot will be turned into an "outdoor salon." The charge for haircuts, wet or dry, no blow...
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Jamesburg High School class of '58 to celebrate
      The class of 1958 at Jamesburg High School will hold a 50th reunion picnic beginning at 1 p.m. on Aug. 16 at the home of Pat and Dick Hileman, 265 Sweetmans Lane, Millstone. For more information and to reserve, write to Mary Ann Kababick Martenak, 392 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831; ...
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Spaces available for trip to casino, winery
      Our Lady of Victories Seniors will sponsor a July 13 bus trip to Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, and the Renault Winery, Egg Harbor. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the lower parking lot at OLV Parish, Main Street, Sayreville. Return will be at approximately 9 p.m.
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Church to raffle off Neil Diamond tickets
      St. Peter's Episcopal Church Fundraising Committee, Spotswood, has added a raffle for VIP Neil Diamond concert tickets to its list of summer fundraisers. The church is sponsoring two additional fundraisers: Somerset Patriots minor league baseball vouchers and Spotswood T-shirts also are on sale.
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'Beauty and the Beast' next up for Plays-in-Park
      Middlesex County's summer theater, Plays-in-the-Park, will continue its 46th season of musicals with a production of "Disney's Beauty and the Beast" set for 8:30 p.m. July 16-26 at the Stephen J. Capestro Theater in Roosevelt Park, Edison. There will be no performance July 20.
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O.B. Office on Aging sets programs for seniors
      The Old Bridge Office on Aging will offer a variety of upcoming programs. All sessions will take place at the George Bush Senior Center, Old Bridge municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, unless otherwise indicated.
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Teams sought to compete on TV's 'Biggest Loser'
      NBC's "The Biggest Loser" is casting teams of two individuals who want to compete together and lose weight while vying for $250,000. Auditions will be held 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 28 at the NBC Experience Store, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City. The first 500 people in line will be seen. It is req...
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O.B. Library trustees will meet on July 9
      The Old Bridge Library board of trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on July 9 at the Old Bridge Central Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The public is welcome to attend. Formal action may be taken on agenda items or other matters that come before the board.
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M'sex Master Gardeners set up gardening helpline
      Middlesex County's Master Gardeners have set up a helpline to assist residents with questions on horticulture, entomology and environmental stewardship. The number is 732-398-5220, and is active 9 a.m.- noon Monday-Thursday. Middlesex Master Gardeners are headquartered at the EARTH Center, South ...
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