Sounds of jazz trio to fill O.B. Library
      The Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will present the Matt Teitelman Jazz Trio in a free concert set for 1:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Admission to the concert is free of charge. For more information, call 732-721- 5600, ext. 5033, or log on to www.oldbridgelibrary. org.
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Festival and Bake Sale scheduled for Nov. 14
      A Fall Festival and Bake Sale will be held 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Breakfast and a light lunch will be available at the Festival Café. The event will feature handcrafted holiday decorations, ornaments and gifts, along w...
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Donations needed for homeless pets
      Whisker Away Pet Sitting, LLC, Spotswood, is collecting items for homeless pets through Dec. 10. Cat and dog food, toys, treats, towels, blankets, laundry detergent, latex gloves, bleach, garbage bags, paper towels, hand sanitizer, hand soap, peanuts and parrot food are being accepted.
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Holocaust program planned for Nov. 1
      The Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee will sponsor a library program titled "God, We Missed You: Did You Miss Us? — Reflections on God and the Holocaust" at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza.
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Tickets available for Lions Doo-Wop Show
      The Milltown Lions Club will hold a Doo-Wop Show, featuring the group Remember When, 7:30-10 p.m. Nov. 14 at American Legion Post No. 25, JFK Boulevard, Milltown. Donation is $20 and includes the show, snacks and dancing. There will be a cash bar. The benefit will raise funds for the visually imp...
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Resident's photos on display at library
      A collection of photographs by Martin Goldberg will be presented during the month of November in the lobby exhibit case at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The collection, titled "Fanciful Flowers," is made up of realistic images as well as floral interpretations.
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Used cell phones sought to aid soldiers
      The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of ForeignWars Post No. 4699, Sayreville, is collecting used cell phones. The phones will be used to obtain calling cards for U.S. soldiers overseas. For more information and for drop-off location, call Lorraine at 609-448-2587.
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OBHS to host Oct. 31 band competition
      The Old Bridge High School (OBHS) Marching Knights will hold a U.S. Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) competition at 1 p.m. Oct. 31 at Lombardi Field, Carl Sandburg Middle School, Route 516 and Ticetown Road, Old Bridge. Admission is $7 per person.
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Kiwanis to sponsor Pancake Breakfast
      The Kiwanis Club of New Brunswick will host a Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 31 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, corner of Linwood Place and Glenn Avenue. Tickets cost $5 for adults, $4 for children. For more information, call 609-655-5639.
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Historical society plans Apple Festival
      The Madison Township Historical Society will sponsor its annual Apple Festival noon-4 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Old Bridge Municipal Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The event will feature vendors, baked goods, a snack bar and more.
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Toxic-free homes to be topic at meeting
      The Holistic Moms Network, Middlesex County Chapter, will host a meeting 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Topic will be "Healthy Home For Less." Guest speaker Norman Zboray will offer information on improving a home's indoor air quality while stayin...
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Alzheimer's caregivers to meet
      Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor an Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Caregivers Support Group meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 2 in Auxiliary Hall C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital's Old Bridge division, Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18.
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Dinner proceeds to aid needy children
      Trinity Presbyterian Church, East Brunswick, will sponsor a Wine-Pairing Dinner to benefit Project Child and Casa de Luz Orphanage, Dominican Republic, beginning at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Douglass College Campus Center, 100 George St., New Brunswick. A cheese-and-cracker welcome is set for 7 p.m. A...
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Meditation sessions scheduled at library
      The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will offer meditation sessions beginning at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4 and 18, Dec. 2, 9 and 16. Volunteer Jeff Kaspin will lead the program. Participants will have the opportunity to de-stress and find "quiet time." Admission is free of charge.
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Auditions planned for 'Catch Me If You Can'
      The Main Street Theatre Company will conduct auditions for its upcoming production of "Catch Me If You Can" 7-9 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Callbacks and special appointments are set for Nov. 11.
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Entertainment' books available
      The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge, is selling "Entertainment 2010" books. Middlesex County and Monmouth County editions are available at $30 each through Dec. 1. For more information and to order, call the temple office 732-257-1523 or Sharen Silverman at 732-266-2389.
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Yard-sale proceeds to benefit shelter pets
      Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold a Giant Yard Sale 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Nov. 1 in the center's parking lot. Donations of items for the sale may be dropped off at the shelter 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31 only.
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Spook Handy to perform at library
      "Tales from the Road: Spook Handy in Concert" is set for 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville.
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Altar-Rosary Society to hold Tricky Tray
      The St. Lawrence Altar and Rosary Society will sponsor a Tricky Tray beginning at 2 p.m. Nov. 15 at the parish center, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets cost $5 per person. The event will feature prizes and refreshments. Individuals ...
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Holiday Bazaar slated for Nov. 7, 8
      The St. Thomas Seniors Holiday Bazaar will be held after all Masses Nov. 7 and 8 in the auditorium at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The event will feature handmade crafts and homemade baked goods, raffles and prizes.
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Scrabble Club slates November meetings
      The Sayreville Public Library Scrabble Club, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, will meet 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 13 and 20. Interested individuals may use the library's board or bring their own. For more information, email Sharon at sdalton@lmxac.org or call 732-727-0212, ext. 1...
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Tickets on sale for Elks Halloween Party
      The East Brunswick Elks will hold a Halloween Party 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Oct. 31 at the lodge, 21B Oakmont Ave. The event, which is open to individuals ages 21 and above, will feature a hot buffet, entertainment by a DJ and costume contests.
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Sacred Heart HSA sets Spaghetti Dinner
      The HSA of Sacred Heart School, South Amboy, will sponsor its Spaghetti Dinner 4- 7 p.m. Nov. 14 in the school cafeteria. Guests should enter on Walnut Street. HSA parent volunteers will serve up homemade Italian sauce and meatballs. Dinner choices will be spaghetti and meatballs/ sausage, $8; ch...
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Ticket sale to benefit scholarships, charities
      The East Brunswick Woman's Club is selling tickets for the 8 p.m. Nov. 20 performance of "Guys and Dolls" at Playhouse 22 in the new East Brunswick Community Arts Center, Cranbury Road. Proceeds from the sale will support scholarships and local charities.
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Greater Media slates Halloween event
      Greater Media radio stations WJRZ-FM (100.1) and WRAT-FM (95.9) will host a Haunted Halloween House Party 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 31 at Martell's, Point Pleasant Beach. The event is sponsored by Pepsi and will feature live music from Daddy Pop. A fourpack of passes can by won by listening to 95.9 W...
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Used-Bike Collection on tap for Nov. 14
      The South River-East Brunswick Rotary Club will sponsor a Pedals for Progress (PFP) Used-Bike Collection 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 14 (rain or shine) at East Brunswick High School, 380 Cranbury Road. Adult or children's bicycles in repairable condition are sought. "Bikes for parts" or disassembled bikes w...
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Post-traumatic stress to be discussed Nov. 1
      Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge, will honor those who have served the United States and remember the POWs and MIAs who have sacrificed for their country in an event planned for Nov. 1. Keynote speaker will be Richard Dvorin, who has 30 years of service with the New Brunswick and O...
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MCFOODS seeking food donations
      Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS), 101 Interchange Plaza, Cranbury, is seeking help in replenishing the supply of food at the county site to guarantee that all Middlesex County residents in need have access to nutritious foods and necessities.
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Country Fair, Ham Dinner set at church
      Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main St., will hold its annual Country Fair and Ham Dinner Nov. 6 and 7. The fair, which is set for 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 6 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7, will feature jewelry, toys and surprise packages in the Trash and Treasure Room. The Country Cafe will offer homemade ...
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'Guys and Dolls' coming to E.B. stage
      Playhouse 22 will present its production of "Guys and Dolls" 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays, Oct. 30-Nov. 22, at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. The musical stars Christopher Pica as Sky Masterson, Debbie Lingel as Sarah Brown, Michael Sundburg as ...
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