Peer mentors sought at children's hospital
      PSE&G Children's Specialized Hospital, New Brunswick, is seeking peer mentors who have a disability and/or have had rehabilitation needs and would like to share experiences with current rehabilitation patients. Individuals must be age 16-30, and be at least two years post injury or illness onset.
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'The Duchess' first up for library film fest
      The Popular Films Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will begin Feb. 3 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of the British drama "The Duchess," starring Keira Knightley. The 2008 movie, which is rated PG-13, has a running time of 110 minutes.
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Polish Cadets sponsor Feb. 8 bus trip to A.C.
      Polish Cadets Lodge No. 1728, Sayreville, will sponsor a Feb. 8 bus trip to Trump Marina Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. from Sayreville Borough Hall, Main Street. Cost is $22 per person. Refreshments will be served.
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Show to aid families of fallen firefighters
      Brothers Helping Brothers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families of New Jersey firefighters killed or disabled in the line of duty, will hold its second annual Comedy Show on Feb. 8 at the Primetime Comedy Club, Route 9 in Sayreville. The evening is dedicated to Elizabeth firefigh...
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Brunswick Juniors to hold Get Fit Night
      The Junior Woman's Club of the Greater Brunswick Area will sponsor a Healthy Get Fit Night beginning at 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at the United Methodist Church, Main Street, Milltown. The event is open to all adults. Brian Zdan, a personal trainer, and Tracey Ryan, a M.E.L.T. and yoga instructor, will displ...
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Proceeds Night, Day to benefit Samsel PTO
      The Samsel Upper Elementary School PTO, Sayreville, will sponsor a Proceeds Night 4-11 p.m. Feb. 4 and a Proceeds Day 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (lunch) and 4-11 p.m. (dinner) at Camillo's Restaurant and Pizza, 31 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville.
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Home-based travel agents seminars set
      A variety of upcoming New Jersey Home- Based Travel Agents Seminars are planned at the East Grand Buffet, 6 Edgeboro Road, East Brunswick. Each event will begin at 6:15 p.m. All travel agents and associates are invited.
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E.B. Woman's Club will meet Feb. 10
      The East Brunswick Woman's Club will hold its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Chelsea at East Brunswick, Cranbury Road. The club is open to women in East Brunswick and surrounding communities who wish to promote civic, educational and social activities. New members are always welcome. For...
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'Nature Shadow Box' craft next up at park
      A one-hour "Nature Shadow Box" craft program is planned for 1 p.m. Feb. 1 at Cheesequake State Park, Route 34, Old Bridge. The event is free of charge. For more information, call 732-566-3208.
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Tickets on sale for Schirra Tricky Tray
      The Walter M. Schirra School PTA, Old Bridge, will sponsor its second annual Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Old Bridge Elks Lodge, off Route 9 and Ferry Road, behind the A&P. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and includes a sheet of Level...
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Clothes Drive on tap at Old Bridge school
      The Cheesequake Elementary School PTA will sponsor a Clothes Drive fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 8 in the parking lot at the school, 111 Route 34. Slightly used shoes/sneakers, stuffed animals, clothing, handbags, belts and linens are sought for donation.
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Romantic tunes to fill O.B. Library
      Pianist Dave Schlossberg will play favorite romantic themes from stage and screen in a Valentine's Day Concert set to begin at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road.
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Bully-prevention workshop set in E.B.
      Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts of East Brunswick, Loehmann's Plaza Shopping Center, Route 18, will host "Bully Proof," a free bully-prevention workshop for community children and parents, 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 7.
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New-student signups under way at OLOL
      Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, is accepting registration through Feb. 13 for new students entering prekindergarten-eighth grade. The school offers half-day prekindergarten for 3-year-olds, half-day and full-day prekindergarten programs for 4-year-olds and full-day...
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Tax workshop slated for Feb. 3 in Milltown
      The Women's Center at Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) will offer an informational tax workshop at 2 and 4 p.m. Feb. 3 at the JFVS office, 32 Ford Ave., second floor, Milltown.
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Event to aid leukemia, lymphoma panel
      A fundraising craft fair in honor of Brian Egan, a resident of North Brunswick and a former resident of Old Bridge who is battling leukemia, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Brookview Firehouse, 520 Riva Ave., East Brunswick. All proceeds will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societ...
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Salon gift-basket raffle to aid AHA
      Vogue Hair and Nail Studios, Ticetown Square Mall, intersection of Route 9 and Ticetown Road, Old Bridge, is raffling off a gift basket of hair and styling products valued at more than $500 to benefit the American Heart Association (AHA).
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Tickets available for library puppetry fest
      Two professional puppetry shows are planned for the East Brunswick Friends of the Library's 10th annual Phyllis Noar Puppetry Festival set for Feb. 8 and 22 at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Tickets are on sale at the library circulation desk.
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Free dental-care event scheduled at KidZdent
      Cavan Brunsden, D.M.D., and Nancy Villa, D.M.D., of KidZdent, 2455 Route 516, Old Bridge, will participate in the Give Kids a Smile program, offering free preventive and emergency dental care for children ages 12 and under in a one-day event set for Feb. 6.
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Teams sought for basketball tourney
      The Immaculate Conception Youth Organization (ICYO) of Spotswood will host a boys and girls Valentine's Day Basketball Tournament Feb. 15-28 in the Immaculate Conception School gymnasium, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Teams are sought to participate.
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Milltown rec offers trips, cruise, tennis
      The Milltown Department of Recreation is offering several upcoming events open to borough residents and nonresidents. An excursion to see the 3 p.m. performance of "The Lion King" on Broadway is set for March 15. Cost is $115 and includes bus transportation and mezzanine seating.
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Fundraisers
      Jan. 29-Feb. 15 • Gift Basket Raffle, to benefit the American Heart Association (AHA), sponsored by Vogue Hair and Nail Studios, Ticetown Square Mall, intersection of Route 9 and Ticetown Road, Old Bridge. Basket features hair and styling products valued at more than $500. Salon will don...
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Women's business group to host expo
      New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) will hold its annual Procurement Event & Expo from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison.
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PBA will sponsor Feb. 7 Wine-Tasting
      Old Bridge PBA Local No. 27 will host its fourth annual Wine Tasting beginning at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Grand Marquis, Route 9, Old Bridge. Guests will have the opportunity to sample various wines and several types of cordials.
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