Sunset Cruise to raise funds for scholarship
      The Chris Cooper Scholarship Fund will present a fundraising Sunset Cruise on the Atlantic Highlands Princess 4-7 p.m. July 27. The boat will depart from Atlantic Highlands. Cost is $40 per person and includes beer, wine, soda, food and music by a DJ. Tickets are limited.
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Early-stage dementia workshop set for July 12
      The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, will present an educational early-stage dementia workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 12 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, in the Old Bridge municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road.
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Ice cream social set for July 19 at church
      The Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St., Sayreville, will hold an ice cream social July 19. All are welcome to stop by between 4 to 7 p.m. for unlimited ice cream, popcorn and games. Admission is a donation of $5, or 50 cents off with this advertisement. For more information, contact...
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Radio Control Club fly date moved to July 12
      The rain date for the Tri-County Radio Control (RC) Club Open House-Welcome to RC event will be July 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, initially scheduled for last weekend, will be held at Heavenly Farms Park, Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, across from the parking lot near the soccer fie...
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Indian Jews to be focus of program
      Jewish-Indian connection to be focus at library "The Jews of Cochin (India)" will be the featured program at 7:30 p.m. July 15 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Gila Pallivathukal Rosenblatt will speak about her life growing up as a Jewish Indian near the...
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Vacation Bible School will run July 14-18
      The Sayre Woods Bible Church, Route 9 south in Old Bridge, will sponsor its annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) from 9 a.m. to 12 noon July 14-18. This year's theme will be "Power Lab - Discover Jesus' Miraculous Power.
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SRHS class of 1983 to celebrate at reunion
      The South River High School (SRHS) class of 1983 will hold a 25th reunion from 8 p.m. to midnight Nov. 29 at the Crowne Plaza, Monroe. For more information, e-mail Lori Massoni at jljjj5@aol.com, Lisa Buckley at bucks4@embarqmail.com or log on to classmates.com for more information.
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Jewish Lecture Series sets two August events
      The American Jewish Experience Lecture Series, presented by the Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey, continues its 11th consecutive year with a lecture by Philip Cantor entitled "After Anatevka," at 10 a.m. Aug. 11 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Drive, Monroe.
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Public is invited to shelter Kitten Shower
      Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., Sayreville, will host its second annual Kitten Shower 12:30-4:30 p.m. July 19. Admission is free of charge, but guests are asked to bring a can of kitten/cat food or KMR kitten milk for the "wishing well.
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Curtain to rise on 'Footloose' in Spotswood
      Saint Genesius Players will stage the musical "Footloose" at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays, July 11-20, at Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road. The production is directed Joe DeMetro, musically directed by Jason Cohen, choreographed by Liat Perelman and produced by Christo...
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Victoria Griswold next in concert series
      The Music at St. Mary's Summer Classical Music Concert Series: Celebrating Women Pianists of New Jersey will present pianist Victoria Griswold in concert beginning at 11 a.m. on July 13 at St. Mary's Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy.
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Troupe slates auditions for 'Father of the Bride'
      The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Co. will hold auditions for "Father of the Bride" at 7:30 p.m. July 21, 22, 23 and 24 at the theater, located in the Garden Friends Nursey School, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin. The actual performances, directed by Vince Tinebra, will run from Sept. 26-Oct. 11.
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Community invited to programs at library
      The Old Bridge Public Library Laurence Harbor Branch, Shoreland Circle, will celebrate July with a variety of programs for the community. The schedule is as follows: • July 12 at 1 p.m.
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Entries sought for pet-photo contest at fair
      Animal Rescue Force (ARF), East Brunswick, will sponsor a pet-photo contest in August at the Middlesex County Fair. Interested individuals should send a favorite pet photo (no larger than 4-by-6 inches) and a $5 entry fee for each nonreturnable submission to ARF, P.O. Box 418, East Brunswick NJ 0...
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St. Stan's fundraiser slated at ice cream shop
      St. Stanislaus Kostka School, Sayreville, will hold a fundraiser for its athletic association on July 17 from 4 to 8 p.m. at 113 Causeway Ice Cream Shop in South River. Attendees taking part should mention St. Stan's when ordering. A portion of the proceeds will assist the association with items n...
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Donors sought for emergency blood drive
      New Jersey Blood Services will conduct an emergency blood drive from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 20 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 d...
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Farmers Market kicks off Saturday
      JAMESBURG - The borough will host its inaugural Farmers Market Saturday. The market will then continue every Saturday through Oct. 18, according to Jamesburg Revitalization Coalition President Elliott Stroul. "We are ready to go, with four vendors bringing in goods. That is a good number to s...
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N.J. Ghost Hunters founder to visit library
      L'Aura Hladik, founder and director of the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society (NJGHS), will be the featured speaker at a program set for 1 p.m. July 12 at the Old Bridge Public Library Laurence Harbor Branch, Shoreland Circle. The NJGHS, founded in 1998, is a paranormal investigating and training o...
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Dancing to the oldies slated at Knights hall
      A Rock 'n'Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8- 11 p.m. on July 18 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature a 50/50, door prizes, and music by DJ Tony of Memory Lane Oldies. Admission is $9 per person and includes soda, coffee and cake. Singles are w...
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SWMHS Band Parents plan Atlantic City trip
      The Sayreville War Memorial High School Band Parent Association is sponsoring an Atlantic City bus trip to the Showboat casino on July 20. The bus will leave the high school at 10:30 a.m. Snacks and drinks on the bus are included.
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Fund-raisers
      July 10, 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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Baptist church sets vacation Bible school
      "Power Lab: Discovering Jesus' Miraculous Power" will be the theme of a vacation Bible school set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 14-18 at Old Bridge Baptist Church, 21 Kossman St., East Brunswick. The sessions, which are open to youngsters in kindergarten-fifth grade, will feature interactive Bible dram...
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Ladies aux. will discuss use of old cell phones
      The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of ForeignWars Post No. 4699, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville, will meet at 8 p.m. July 22. A guest speaker will explain how old, used cell phone can be used by soldiers overseas. He will explain what is being done to help them in Iraq.
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Members sought for VFW Ladies Auxiliary
      The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of ForeignWars Post No. 4699, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville, is seeking women to join the auxiliary. Prospective members can visit on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 8 p.m. The group's mission is to help soldiers overseas, at home, in hospitals and aboard. For ...
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Car wash to raise funds for teachers' Avon walk
      A car wash will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12 in the parking lot of Gusto Grill, Route 18, East Brunswick, to raise funds for a nine-person team seeking to raise $16,200 for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. The walk/marathon will take place in New York City on Oct. 4 and 5.
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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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Senior Chai Coffee House set for July 22
      Jewish Family & Vocational Service of Middlesex County will present its monthly Senior Chai Coffee House program featuring The Jazz Duo of Steve Minzer & Vince Maiolo on July 22 from 1:30-3 p.m. (new start time) at the Jewish Congregation of Concordia, Perrineville Road.
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Villagers sets auditions for Sept. Disney shows
      The Villagers Theatre will hold auditions for the KidsVill Series opening production of "101 Dalmations KIDS" on July 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. The production will be directed and musically directed by Howard Whitmore, choreographed by Jillian Kimberlin, and produced by Tina Lee. Performances are schedu...
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'Jekyll and Hyde' tryouts scheduled for July 13, 14
      Auditions for the upcoming Villagers Theatre production of "Jekyll and Hyde" are set for 7:30 p.m. July 13 and 14 at the theater, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin. Callbacks will take place July 16.
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