Thompson offers help with Medicare Part D
      Assemblyman Sam Thompson (R-13) will sponsor one-on-one assistance with the Medicare Part D prescription-drug program from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, at his office, 725 Route 34, Old Bridge. An appointment is required. There is no fee for the service.
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JFVS hosts 2nd annual Casino Night Dec. 13
      Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County will be holding its second annual Casino Night at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Trayes Hall in the Douglass Campus Center, Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Proceeds will directly benefit the social services provided by this agency.
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Free horse-drawn carriage rides offered
      New Brunswick City Market will present free horse-drawn holiday carriage rides leaving 6-9 p.m. Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20 from the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2 Albany St., or from The Heldrich, 10 Livingston Ave. The public is invited.
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Memorabilia auction scheduled for Dec. 14
      The East Brunswick Jewish Center Men's Club will sponsor a Sports and EntertainmentMemorabiliaAuction beginning at 1 p.m. Dec. 14 at the synagogue, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. An auction preview is set for noon. Living Legends Memorabilia, Bellmore, N.Y.
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Circle to stage comic 'Christmas Carol'
      Circle Players will present its production of "The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol" at 8 p.m. Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20 and 3 p.m. Dec. 14 and 21 at the theater, 416 Victoria Ave, Piscataway.
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Alzheimer's panel sets caregiver support
      The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, is offering several upcoming caregiver support-group meetings in Middlesex County. The remaining schedule is as follows: • Dec. 15 at 9:30 a.m.
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Participants sought for Open-Mic Night
      The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will sponsor its next Open-Mic Night at 7 p.m. Dec. 30 in the library café. Registration for performers is required and may be done online or at the information desk. Early registration is recommended; performance spots fill up qu...
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'Life After Elections' to be topic Dec. 16
      The Jewish Community Relations Council will hold its Hanukkah Open House at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the offices of the Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County, 230 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. "What Now? Life After the National Elections: Implications, Impact and Action" will be the featu...
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Bereaved parents set candle lighting
      The Central Jersey Chapter of the Compassionate Friends, a support group for bereaved parents, will hold its annual candle-lighting service 1:45-4:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church Hall, 505 Main St., Spotswood. Participants are asked to bring a photo of their child.
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Nets tickets will go to blood donors
      Sayreville Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the council home, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Each donor will receive two Nets tickets. For more information, call 732-257- 2061.
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Donations sought for chamber food drive
      The East Brunswick Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual Holiday Food Drive through Dec. 19. Donations of nonperishable kosher and nonkosher food items are sought to benefit needy families in the East Brunswick area. The Society of St.
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Milltown rec offers trips and programs
      The Milltown Department of Recreation will offer several upcoming events. All trips and programs are open to borough residents and nonresidents. A bus trip to the Victorian Christmas Candlelight House Tour in Cape May is planned for Dec. 27.
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S.R. Elks sponsoring tree and wreath sale
      The South River Elks is holding its 12th annual Holiday Tree and Wreath Sale noon- 9 p.m., daily, at the Elks lodge, 205 Main St. Trees are supplied by "Uncle Ron," formerly of Route 18, East Brunswick. Proceeds from the sale will go to charity. For more information, call Jeff Gostowski at 732-2...
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Master violinist to perform at church
      The Music at St. Mary's Concert Series will present young master violinist Joseph Puglia in concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 21 at St. Mary's Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. Puglia, who recently graduated from the Juilliard School, New York City, and is currently studying in the Netherlands, will per...
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Temple women to celebrate holiday
      Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge will host a Women's Circle Celebration at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23. Participants will light the menorah, enjoy traditional Hanukkah treats and create their own decorative flavored olive oils using glass bottles, herbs and vegetables.
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Museum to celebrate Ragtime Christmas
      The Thomas Warne Historical Museum, 4216 Route 516, Old Bridge, across from Old Bridge High School, will host A Ragtime Christmas on Dec. 13 and 14. Doors will be open noon-8 p.m.
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Fundraisers
      Dec. 11, ongoing • Holiday Boutique, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Wednesdays, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, at the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., corner of George and Hamilton streets, New Brunswick. Gifts inspired by art an...
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Tickets on sale for solo 'Christmas Carol'
      The Villagers Theatre will present troubadour/ actor Michael Kroll in a one-man adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" at 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at the theater, 457 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin. The play was inspired by the tour Charles Dickens embarked upon, performing his class...
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Hanukkah Carnival coming to Old Bridge
      Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge, 770 Madison Gardens, will host a Hanukkah Carnival noon-2:30 p.m. Dec. 21. The event will feature face-painting, game booths with prizes, food vendors, raffles, a moon bounce and a 16-foot slide. Admission is $10 for children ages 3-13 (cost includes unlimited game bo...
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Visit with Santa to aid Toys for Tots
      Parents and children are invited to visit with Santa and view the holiday lights and decorations at a private home at 55 Valley Vale Drive, Old Bridge, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13. The house won the Clark Griswold Award in last year's first Old Bridge Holiday Decorating Contest. Interested parents sh...
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Tickets on sale for Elks' New Year's Eve
      East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will hold a New Year's Eve Party from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31 at the lodge, 21-B Oakmont Ave. Cost is $45 per person and includes an open bar, DJ entertainment, a 7-8 p.m. cocktail hour, a formal buffet beginning at 8 p.m. and a "dessert extravaganza.
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Santa breakfast, Toys for Tots event on tap
      The Level Club of South River and Philo Lodge No. 243 will sponsor their annual Breakfast With Santa and Toys for Tots Collection from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Philo Masonic Lodge, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River.
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Breakfast With Santa on menu at St. Mary's
      The St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church Parish Life Committee will sponsor a Breakfast With Santa 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 21 at St. Mary's School, 30 Jackson St., South River. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee.
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Artist will offer Chinese-brush demo
      Award-winning artist Jack Kusnick will demonstrate his Chinese-brush work at the next meeting of the Suburban Artists Guild SAG) set for 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center.
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Holiday events on tap at Olde Towne
      The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission is sponsoring two holiday events at East Jersey Olde Towne Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway. A Victorian ornament display will run through Feb. 1.
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Goddard is drop-off site for coat collection
      The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road (Route 527), Old Bridge, is serving as a collection site for the 13th annual Jersey Cares coat drive. Donations of gently used, clean coats may be dropped off at the school from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 15. Contributions will be g...
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Polish Cadets offering bus trip to A.C. casino
      Polish Cadets Lodge No. 1728, Sayreville, will sponsor a Dec. 14 bus trip to Trump Marina Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. from Sayreville Borough Hall, Main Street. Refreshments will be served. Cost is $22. For more information and reservations, call Eddie at 732-254-7991.
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