OLV Seniors plans January meeting
      Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will hold its next meeting at 2:15 p.m. Jan. 9 in the church's Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. Participants, who are asked to bring a nonperishable food donation for the St. Vincent de Paul Society, should come dressed in their favorite snow at...
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Donors sought for Jan. 10 blood drive
      St. Thomas the Apostle Church, in cooperation with Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, will hold a winter blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 10 in the parish auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Donors must be between the ages of 17 and 75, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in reasona...
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Library Friends sets Jan. 11 Book Sale
      The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library will hold a Book Sale 1-3 p.m. Jan. 11 at the library, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Books may be purchased for $5 a bag; bags will be provided by the Friends. Donations for the sale may be dropped off at the Friends' mailbox at the l...
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Sayreville AARP plans Jan. 15 meeting
      Sayreville AARP Chapter No. 4853 holds meetings at noon on the third Thursday of every month (except July and August) at the Sayreville Senior Center, Main Street. The next gathering is set for Jan. 15. New members are welcome.
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'Beginners Spanish' offered for seniors
      A new "Beginners Spanish" class will begin at 10 a.m. Jan. 16 at the Old Bridge Senior Center in the municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Instructor will be Maru Keely. The teaching method is designed for adults. Classes will run 45 minutes per week.
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Trips slated to casino, winery, Mount Haven
      Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will sponsor a Jan. 11 bus trip to Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City, and the Renault Winery, Egg Harbor. The bus will depart at 9:45 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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Job-Readiness Series coming to Milltown
      The Women's Center at Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County will begin its Job-Readiness Series on Jan. 8 at its offices at 32 Ford Ave., second floor, Milltown. The free workshop, which will run for 12 consecutive weeks, is open to women who qualify as displaced homemak...
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Antiques, collectibles auction set at church
      The Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Road, Morganville section of Marlboro, will host its 17th annual Antique and Collectibles Auction beginning at 11 a.m. Jan. 10. A preview will begin at 9:30 a.m. Cash or checks will be accepted. For more information, call 732-946- 4247.
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Sounds of chamber music to fill church
      The City Winds Trio, featuring flute, oboe and bassoon, will perform at 4 p.m. Jan. 18 at St. Mary's Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. The performance will be the first in the 2009 Music at St. Mary's concert series. The trio will perform chamber music from the traditional classical repertor...
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Wildfowl, carvings to be program topic
      Kathy Marchut, president of the New Jersey Wildfowl Carvers Association, Red Bank, will present a slide presentation 2- 4:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at the East Brunswick Historical Society, 78 Milltown Road. Exhibits featuring ducks, shore birds, birds of prey, songbirds, taxidermy mounts, tools, books and...
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Auditions on tap for 'Mockingbird'
      The Main Street Theatre Company will hold auditions for its upcoming production of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" 7- 9 p.m. Jan. 13 and 14 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville.
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Dancing to the oldies on tap in Old Bridge
      A Rock 'n'Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8- 11 p.m. Jan. 16 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council 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. There will be a 50/50, door prizes and a cash bar for mixers.
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Feline 'deals' offered at adoption center
      Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold its 2008 Feline Model-Year Clearance event through the month of January. Any shelter kitten or cat born in 2008 may be adopted for $20 during the event. The cost includes all vaccines, combo testing, deworming, flea/tick treatment and spay...
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Character Breakfast on tap at E.B. temple
      The Early Childhood Learning Center at Temple B'nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage Roads, East Brunswick, will host a Character Breakfast 9:30 a.m.-noon Jan. 18. The event will feature entertainment by Bruce Bray, food, surprise characters, a tricky tray and more. Businesses are invited to donate to...
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O.B. Library trustees will meet on Jan. 14
      The Old Bridge Library board of trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 14 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The public is welcome to attend. Formal action may be taken on agenda items or other matters before the board.
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Tickets available for pro-wrestling benefit
      Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, will be the setting for a National Wrestling Superstars Show scheduled for 7:45 p.m. on Jan. 23. Proceeds will benefit Boy Scout Troop No. 97, Sayreville, and the Sayreville Recreation wrestling team.
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Choral auditions to begin Jan. 12 in E.B.
      Philomusica, an auditioned community choir, is seeking central New Jersey singers with good reading skills for the group's May 16 and 17 concerts, "In Praise of Love," including Pinkham's Wedding Cantata, Lauridsen's Mid-Winter Songs and Brahms' Liebeslieder Waltzes.
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Bereavement support offered in Monroe
      A free bereavement support program for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one is set for 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 14, May 12 and June 9 at Saint Peter's University Senior Health Center, 300 Overlook Drive, Monroe.
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