Restaurant slates free event for community
      Giusseppe's Pizza and Fine Italian Food, 2581 Route 516, Old Bridge, will hold its third annual Customer Appreciation Day noon-3 p.m. June 27. The event will future free food, giveaways, free water-park tickets, a moonwalk and a children's show. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contender Fran...
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Classic Car Show scheduled for June 29
      Bilow Park and Shop, 2581 Route 516, Old Bridge, will present a Classic Car Night 6-9 p.m. June 29. The event, hosted by the Classic Knights Car Club and sponsored by Giusseppe's Pizza and Fine Italian Food, Old Bridge, will feature food and music.
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Songwriters forum planned at library
      The Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will present a "Songwriters in the Round" concert, led by singer-songwriter Kim Yarson and featuring musicians Joe Iantosca and Jo Wymer, at 1:30 p.m. June 27. The round-robin format will offer each performer's music in an informal setti...
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Picnic will support health-care reform
      Central New Jersey for Change and New Jersey Citizen Action will sponsor a picnic noon-2 p.m. June 27 in Donaldson Park, Highland Park (access off South Third Avenue). Participants will meet at the boat ramp. Rain location is the Highland Park Senior/Youth Center, 220 S. Sixth Ave.
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Blood drive planned for June 29 in O.B.
      The South Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Company Inc. will sponsor a blood drive 4-9 p.m. June 29 at Engine Company No. 2, 14 Throckmorton Lane. The Blood Center of New Jersey will provide the bloodmobile. For more information, log on to www.SOBFD.com or call 732-251-8596.
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Team meeting set for volleyball league
      The Sayreville Recreation Department will conduct a team meeting for its Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League at 6:30 p.m. June 25 at the recreation office, Dolan Street. For more information, call 732-390- 7092 or 732-390-7096.
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Bully-prevention workshop to be held July 9
      Brill's Karate, 508 Main St., Main Street Marketplace, Spotswood, will present a Bully- Prevention Class 5-6 p.m. July 9. The free event will focus on physical, mental and cyber bullying. Participants will learn simple strategies to help diffuse and resolve bullying problems.
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Volunteers sought to mentor children
      Youth Empowerment Services is launching a mentoring program for children of incarcerated parents in New Brunswick and the Middlesex County area. Volunteers will engage in a one-on-one mentoring relationship with a child, age 5-18, for a commitment of one year.
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Hadassah to host Summer Splash
      East Brunswick Hadassah will sponsor a Summer Splash 5-9 p.m. July 7 at a private home in East Brunswick. Rain date is July 8. The event will feature a buffet and swimming. Guests are invited to watch or participate in a program with an aquatic-aerobics instructor.
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Chelsea is drop-off site for food drive
      The Chelsea at East Brunswick, 680 Cranbury Road, is collecting nonperishable food items through July 5 for a statewide drive to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Donations may be dropped off in the Chelsea main lobby.
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ARF accepts entries for pet photo contest
      Animal Rescue Force (ARF), East Brunswick, is sponsoring a pet photo contest for this year's Middlesex County Fair, to be held from Aug. 3-9. Those interested may send a nonreturnable photo, either 3-by-5 or 4-by-6, along with a $5 entry fee per photo to ARF, P.O. Box 418, East Brunswick, NJ, 0881...
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Tickets available for trip to 'Lion King'
      The Sayreville Recreation Department will sponsor a Sept. 19 trip to see the 2 p.m. performance of "The Lion King" on Broadway, New York City. The bus will depart at noon from the Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center, Dolan Street.
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Sounds of Russian music to fill library
      The Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will present a free Russian music concert at 2 p.m. June 28. The Russian Duo, featuring Oleg Kruglyakov on balalaika and Terry Boyarsky on keyboard, will perform vocals and Russian percussion.
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Tickets on sale for trip to Atlantic City
      Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church Senior R Club will sponsor a July 7 trip to the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart from the church parking lot, Whitehead Avenue, South River. Cost is $25, with a $30 return in slot dollars. For more information and to reserve, call J...
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Garage Sale slated for June 27 at S.R. church
      The First Reformed Church of South River, 40 Thomas St., will hold a Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 27. For more information, call Tom Peterson at 732-906-2512.
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Applications offered for 5K run, walk
      The annual Frog Hollow Swim and Tennis Club 5K Run and Health Walk will take place on June 27 at the club, Ferris Street, off South Pine Avenue, South Amboy. Registration is set for 7:30 a.m. The 5K will begin at 9 a.m. The event also will feature a Youth Fun Run, awards, T-shirts, a post-race pi...
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Family Movie Night next up at legion post
      American Legion Post No. 253, Devoe Avenue, Spotswood, will hold a free Family Movie Night at 7 p.m. July 2. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be available at a minimal charge.
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Open house, adoption event set at shelter
      The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will host a Paws and Stripes Forever Open House and Adoption Event noon-4:30 p.m. June 27. Complimentary Maglione's Italian ices and other treats will be served. Each visitor will take home a free American flag and be eligible to win a complete h...
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