Rutgers Co-op sets Garden Field Day
      Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County's Earth Center will sponsor a Garden Field Day on Sept. 7 from 1 to 5 p.m., rain or shine. The event will take place at the Earth Center, located at 42 Riva Ave. in Davidson's Mill Pond Park, South Brunswick.
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Buckelew 5K set for 9/6 in Thompson Park
      The Jamesburg Revitalization Coalition will sponsor the second annual Buckelew 5K foot race on Buckelew Day, Sept. 6, in Thompson Park. The Buckelew 5K will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m., with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. The cost to participate is $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the rac...
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Rosary society seeks vendors for flea market
      St. Thomas Rosary Society, Old Bridge, is seeking vendors for its 18th annual Giant Flea Market set for 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 6 in St. Thomas the Apostle Church parking lot, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. There is no rain date. Spaces cost $15 each, $25 for two. Table-rental fee is $5 per table. Th...
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Registration going on for defensive-driving course
      The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor a Defensive-Driving Course 6:30-10 p.m. Sept. 3 and 4 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Eligible motorists may erase 2 points from their driver's license and/or get a 5- percent discount on a portion of their au...
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Talent invited to perform at Open-Mic Night
      Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company is looking for talent of all ages for its Open-Mic Night set for 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
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MCC to offer veterinary assistant program this fall
      Middlesex County College, in partnership with Sayrebrook Veterinary Hospital, will offer a Veterinary Assistant Certificate, starting in September. Entrance requirements include a high school diploma or GED, proficiency in spoken and written English, and proof of personal health insurance.
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Auxiliary sets meeting, conducts phone drive
      The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699 will hold its monthly meeting at 8 p.m. Aug. 26 at the post home, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. The auxiliary is participating in Project Phone Home by collecting old used cell phones. The donated phones will be sent to several commun...
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Spaces available at Giant Flea Market
      Vendors are sought for the St. Lawrence Church Giant Spring Flea Market set for 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 6 at the church, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. Spaces and tables cost $20 each and are available inside the parish hall and outside in the church parking lot...
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Miss Amy concert scheduled at library
      Family entertainer Miss Amy will present a "Fitness Rock 'N' Roll" concert at 11 a.m. Aug. 28 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The singer/songwriter aims to foster children's imaginations through her music.
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Sayreville Dems slate Sept. 7 Family Picnic
      Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski (D- 19) and the Sayreville Democratic Organization Inc. will hold the organization's annual Family Picnic from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 7 at Burke's Park, Washington Road, Sayreville. Donation is $15 per adult, $7.50 for children and senior citizens, free of charge for ...
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Chase for the Cure to aid Cancer Institute
      Registration is open for the sixth-annual High Speed Chase for the Cure 5K Run/3K Walk set for 9:30 a.m. Sept. 14 at the Louis Brown Athletic Center, Rutgers University, Livingston Campus, Piscataway. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. Proceeds will benefit The Cancer Institute of New Jersey.
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Vendors are sought for Old Bridge Day
      The Old Bridge Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking vendors for Old Bridge Day 2008 set for Sept. 27. The event will feature amusements, food, crafts and live entertainment. For more information or to reserve, call 732-607-7940 or log on to www.oldbridge. com.
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Donations sought for library yard/bake sale
      The Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue, is seeking donations for its upcoming yard and bake sale. Treasures such as those from residents' attics, garages and basements are currently being accepted at the library. The sale will take place on the lawn of the library from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Se...
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Woman's Club plans covered dish dinner
      The East Brunswick Woman's Club will hold its annual covered dish dinner on at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at the VFW, 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. If interested in attending, call Jean at 732-545-3719.
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B'nai B'rith Couples will gather for brunch
      The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (ages 40 and above) will meet for brunch at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 24 at Old Man Rafferty's, Route 206 south, Hillsborough. Cost is $18.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Prospective members are welcome to attend. Call Elaine at 908-232- 0062 by Aug. 22.
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BLM's wild horse, burro adoptions Aug. 22-24
      The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Springfield, Val., will hold a wild horse and burro adoption Aug. 22-24 at Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta. Adoption hours are 1-5 p.m. Aug. 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 23, and 8 a.m.-noon Aug. 24.
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School seeks vendors, crafters for bazaar
      The Cardinal McCarrick High School Eagle Parent Association will hold a Holiday Craft Fair/Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 13 in the parking lot at St. Mary's Elementary School, Augusta Street, South Amboy, adjacent to Cardinal McCarrick High School.
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Fund-raisers
      Aug. 21, ongoing • Supply Collection for Wounded Soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Seeking weightlifting gloves, carry-on luggage, backpacks, breakaway pants (snaps along the leg), prepaid food cards, gift cards, phone cards.
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Vendors needed for Sept. 13 Giant Yard Sale
      The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of East Brunswick and the St. Bartholomew Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Giant Yard Sale from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 13 in the parking lot at St. Bartholomew's Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will be held rain or shine. All proce...
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OLOL School plans Aug. 24 open house
      Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will host summer open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 24. School tours will be offered, and registration packets for students in prekindergarten-eighth grade will be available.
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Talent-competition tryouts set for Sept. 6
      Auditions for the first "Milltown's Got Talent" show will be held at noon Sept. 6 at Borough Park, Violet Terrace. The Milltown Revitalization Committee is looking for participants to join in the talent competition, this year's addition to Pride in Milltown Day.
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Vendor spots available at Giant Yard Sale
      Vendors are sought for the Level Club of South River semiannual Giant Yard Sale set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Masonic Temple, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. Rain date is Sept. 7. Rental cost is $15 for a space and table, $10 for space only. For more information and to reserve, cal...
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Soloist will bring Broadway to library
      The Friends of The Spotswood Public Library will host concert soloist Nina Deutsch as she performs "Classical Broadway With a Twist" at noon Aug. 25 at the library, 548 Main St. Deutsch, a graduate of The Juilliard School, New York City, will offer a program featuring the music of George Gershwin...
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Vendors, crafters sought for Heritage Day
      The South River Municipal Alliance is seeking vendors, crafters and exhibitors for its 12th annual South River Heritage Day celebration set for noon-5 p.m. Sept. 27 on Montgomery Street, next to South River High School.
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Car wash scheduled for 9/14 in Jamesburg
      A car wash will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, 175 Gatzmer Ave. The event is a fundraiser for the church's Christian Education Committee.
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Vendor space available at Spotswood Family Day
      Vendors are sought for the Spotswood Drug and Alcohol Alliance Spotswood Family Day set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27 at Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road. Hot dogs, soda and cotton candy will be available. A car show will be held. The Spotswood Fire Department will be on hand to mark Fire Preve...
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Open house to feature 'senior' pets for adoption
      The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will host a Senior Dog Days of Summer Open House and Adoption Event 12:30-4 p.m. Aug. 23.
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'Seussical' performances continue at Main Street
      The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will continue its production of "Seussical, The Musical" at 8 p.m. on Aug. 22 and 23 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville.
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'Ordained To Be a Jew' author to visit Monroe
      The Alisa Chapter of Hadassah will present John David Scalamonti, author of "Ordained To Be a Jew," at 7:15 p.m.Aug.
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Book Sale to benefit exhibits, programs
      The East Brunswick Museum Corporation will host its first Book Sale 1:30-4 p.m. Aug. 23 at the museum, 16 Maple St., in the Historic Village of Old Bridge, at the intersection of Main and Kossman streets and Old Bridge Turnpike, East Brunswick.
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Vendor space available at Monroe Country Fair
      Vendors are sought for the 20th annual Monroe Township Country Fair set for noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at Thompson Park, Perrineville Road. Rain date is Sept. 28. The event is sponsored by the Monroe Township Mother's Club and the Monroe Township Recreation Department.
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Golf outing to benefit autism community
      The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community (COSAC), a nonprofit organization providing information, advocacy, family and professional education and consultation to the autism community, will hold its 10th annual Autism Charity Golf Outing on Sept. 8 at Forsgate Countr...
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Rotary Club slates Gift of Life fundraiser
      The South River East Brunswick Rotary Club Foundation is holding a Gift of Life fundraiser Sept. 22 at the Pines Manor in Edison The formal dinner-dance will feature the gourmet delicacies of seven well-known New Jersey chefs, live dinner music and a live auction.
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Wolverines seeking golfers and sponsors
      The Monroe Wolverines will sponsor its third annual Golf Outing beginning at 1 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Concordia Golf Club, Monroe. Check-in will be at noon. Hot dogs, chips and soda will be served. A buffet dinner, including prime rib and lobster, will follow at the Cambridge Inn, Summerhill Road, ...
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Salon sale to benefit Memorial supply drive
      Four local salons are holding a sale to benefit East Brunswick's Memorial Elementary School, Innes Road. The school, which suffered a fire on July 10, is uninhabitable and its students will be relocated to another school building. Much of the school's supplies were lost, the community is working t...
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Altar Rosary Society to sponsor Peach Fest
      Holy Trinity Altar Rosary Society will host a Peach Festival and White Elephant Sale 1-7 p.m. on Aug. 23 at the Holy Trinity Parish Center, 100 Main St., Helmetta. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children age 10 and under.
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