Christmas story set on church grounds
      The 25th annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story, an outdoor display of 10 life-size Bible scenes including live costumed characters, animals and holiday music, will be presented 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 5-9:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 28-Dec.
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Theater co. to hold auditions Nov. 17, 18
      The Main Street Theater Company is holding auditions for "Love, Sex and the IRS" 7-9 p.m. Nov. 17 and 18 at 3018 BordentownAve., in the Parlin section of Sayreville. Callbacks, if necessary, will be Nov. 20. Five men and three women are needed. Go to www.smstc.org for a character breakdown. Be pr...
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Bake Sale to defray families' medical bills
      Girl Scout Cadette No. 80183 and Junior Troop No. 80426, both Old Bridge, will sponsor a Bake Sale after Masses at St. Ambrose Church on Nov. 15 (5-6:30 p.m.) and Nov. 16 (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) in the St. Ambrose School gym, Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge.
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Marimba concert on tap at St. Mary's
      The Music at St. Mary's Concert Series will present artist Greg Giannascoli in a marimba concert at 4 p.m. on Nov. 16 at St. Mary's Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. Giannascoli, a faculty member at the Juilliard School, New York City, is a master marimba player.
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Senior Fridays events slated at O.B. Library
      Several upcoming Senior Fridays programs will be held at the Old Bridge Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. All events will begin at 1:30 p.m. The schedule is as follows: • Nov.
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Food donations being accepted for holidays
      The Ladies Auxiliary of the Old Bridge Veterans of Foreign Wars is accepting donations of food for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The deadline is Dec. 9. For drop-off locations, contact Sue Totten, auxiliary president, at 732- 251-7371 or 732-713-4809.
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MCRCC seminars to help business owners
      The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Greater Princeton Area SCORE chapter, is continuing its series of seminars designed to assist Central New Jersey business owners meet the challenges of managing a business in today's economy.
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Breast cancer presentation Nov. 19
      Staff from the W.I.S.E. Center will present information about the prevention, detection, treatment and living with breast cancer at the Old Bridge Public Library, on Nov. 19, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. This program is free and open to the public.
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Cedar Swamp Hike next up at park
      A hike through the Cedar Swamp on the Green Trail will begin at 1 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Cheesequake State Park Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge. Participants must be over 18 years of age. For more information, call 732-566- 3208.
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Oldies Dance on agenda at Knights
      A Rock 'N'Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8- 11 p.m. Nov. 21 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the sounds of the '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s.
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Hepatitis support group to meet Nov. 19
      The Saint Peter's University Hospital Hepatitis Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the third-floor conference room at the Center for Ambulatory Resources (CARES) Building, 254 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, adjacent to the hospital. The group meets on the third Wednesday of every month.
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Holiday gift fair at St. Ambrose Knights
      A holiday gift fair will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 at the St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus, 1 Frederick Place, Old Bridge. Several vendors will be on hand. For more information, call 732-727-7366.
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Memory screenings offered at center
      Princeton Psychiatric Centers, 331 Newman Springs Road, Red Bank, in conjunction with Princeton Medical Institute is offering free memory screenings and evaluations during Alzheimer's Awareness Month in November. It is estimated about 16 million people have Alzheimer's disease; 4.5 million of who...
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Harp recital to be held at library
      There will be a harp recital presented by 10-year-old Arjun Ayyangar at 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. This event is free to the public. For more information, call 732-721-5600, ext. 5033.
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Sayreville Rec. annual toy drive Nov. 17-21
      The Sayreville Recreation Department. is sponsoring its annual toy drive Nov. 17-Nov. 21. New toys only will be accepted at the Recreation Office 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. For more information, call 732-390- 7092.
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Photos, quilts, paintings on display
      The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, is hosting three exhibitions during the month of November. Photographer Ron Villegas is presenting an exhibit of his digital photography, "A Year of Living Digital," in the library's living-room gallery.
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Library schedules 'Twilight' teen events
      Teen fans of Stephanie Meyer's "Twilight" series are invited to a series of events at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road. Programs are open to ages 12- 18. A Teen "Twilight" Party is set for 2-4 p.m. Nov. 15. Participants are invited to dress up as their favorite character in the...
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Vendors sought for church craft show
      The Elizabeth Circle of the Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main St., is seeking vendors for its Craft Show, scheduled for Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are $20 each. Snacks will be available. To participate, call the church at 732-251-9277 as soon as possible, as space is limited.
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Pancake breakfast on menu at legion post
      Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Post No. 25, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown, will host an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake and Much More Breakfast 8 a.m.-noon on Nov. 16. Donation is $6 for adults, $3 for children under age 10; youngsters under age 5 will be admitted free of charge. Free parking will ...
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MCRCC seminars to help business owners
      The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Greater Princeton Area SCORE chapter, is continuing its series of seminars to assist business owners meet the challenges of today's economy. On Dec. 4, 8:30 to 10 a.m., SCORE counselor Bill Litchman will present "Writing a...
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Little House Assoc. to take family portraits
      The Little House Association of South River is holding a Family Portrait Day on Sunday, Nov. 16, beginning at 9 a.m., by appointment only. Pictures will be taken by a professional photographer on a choice of Christmas or formal background. The sitting costs $29.95 and includes one 8-by-10-inch ph...
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Dinner will honor Sisters in Service
      Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 Columbiettes will honor religious sisters at the fourth annual Sisters in Service Dinner set for Nov. 23 at the Knights Victorian Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin. Participants will attend the 5 p.m.
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Game Day, 'Twilight,' events set at Dowdell
      A variety of upcoming events are set at the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. Advance registration is requested for all events. To register, visit the library or call 732-721-6060. The library will take part in National Game Day at 2 p.m. Nov. 15.
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Altar-Rosary Society Tricky Tray Nov. 16
      St. Lawrence Altar-Rosary Society of Laurence Harbor, Old Bridge, is sponsoring a tricky tray Nov. 16 in the Parish Center. Doors will open at noon and bids will begin at l p.m. Refreshments will be available. Tickets are $5. No one under 18 will be admitted. For tickets or information, call 732-...
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Tricky Tray will aid local theater group
      The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will sponsor its 14th annual Tricky Tray on Nov. 21 at the Sayreville Senior Center, Main Street. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The eventwill feature gifts and prizes.Admission is $5 and includes one sheet of drawing tickets.
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Students to stage 'Father of the Bride'
      Old Bridge High School will present its fall comedy, "Father of the Bride," at 7 p.m. Nov. 20, 21 and 22 in the auditorium at the high school main building, 4209 Route 516. The production is directed by Lisa Glide. Tickets cost $8 in advance, $10 at the door.
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Fundraisers
      Nov. 13, ongoing • Adopt-A-Family, sponsored by the South River Elementary/Primary School PTA, to make the holiday season more enjoyable for disadvantaged children in South River. Seeking monetary donations, new clothing, new toys, food. Call Debbie Zemann at 732-390-0678 or Donna Geesey...
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Author Carr to visit O.B. Library Nov. 16
      The Central Branch of the Old Bridge Public Library will host a program on Nov. 16 at 1:30 p.m. with Debra Carr, author of "Making Up With Mom: Why Mothers and Daughters Disagree About Kids, Careers and Casseroles (and What to Do About It).
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Church seeks vendors, crafters for bazaar
      Crafters and new-merchandise vendors are sought for the St. Peter's Episcopal Church Holiday Bazaar set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 29 at the church, 505 Main St., Spotswood. Indoor tables are available at a cost of $15 each.
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Jewish Singles social planned for Nov. 20
      Men and women age 55 and above are invited to a Social Jewish Singles event set for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Temple Shaari Emeth, 400 Craig Road, Manalapan. Participants will sing along and dance to the music of Art Einhorn. Cost is $7 per person and includes coffee and dessert.
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