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      Bulletin Board May 14, 2009  RSS feed
      Sayreville Lady Dems will gather on May 20
            The Sayreville Lady Dems will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. May 20 at the Sayreville Senior Center, Main Street.
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      'Us vs. Them' politics to be topic of lecture
            The Rev. Louie Vitale, a political activist who recently returned from a trip to Iran, will offer a presentation titled "Love Your Enemies: Transforming Us vs. Them Thinking" at the next meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township planned for 10 a.m. May 20 in the Monroe TownshipMunicipal Building, Perrineville Road.
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      Friends to sponsor Books and More Sale
            The Friends of the Old Bridge Public Library will hold its annual Books and More Sale during regular library hours, May 30- June 6, at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. A selection of items, including gently used books, videos, CDs and DVDs will be available for purchase.
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      Street Chic fashion to be unveiled May 20
            Students in the Clothing and Design II classes at Old Bridge High School (OBHS) will introduce their version of the television show "Project Runway" at a Street Chic Fashion Show set for 7 p.m. May 20 in the cafeteria at the high school, Route 516.
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      Residents to take Interfaith Ride
            The Interfaith Ride of Discovery of the Three Abrahamic Faiths is set for 2-5 p.m. May 17. Participants will begin at Temple B'nai Shalom, East Brunswick, drive to St. Bartholomew's Church, also East Brunswick, and then on to the Islamic Center of Southern Jersey, South Brunswick. For more information, call St. Bart's at 732- 257-7722.
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      Greek Festival on tap at St. George's Church
            St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1101 River Road, Piscataway, will hold its 36th annual Greek Festival from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. May 15, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. May 16, and noon to 8 p.m. May 17. The event will feature Greek food, live music by the Golden Greeks Orchestra, traditional Greek folk dancing by the church's four dance groups, church tours and cultural inform ation.
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      Festival to showcase student art, music
            The Old Bridge Education Foundation will host its Arts Festival 2009 6-9:30 p.m. May 18 in the main building at Old Bridge High School, Route 516. The event will feature the talents of Old Bridge Township public school students. Artwork will be displayed, and musical performances will be presented.
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      Goddard schools schedule open houses
            The Goddard schools of Old Bridge, Sayreville and Spotswood will hold open houses 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 18-22. All are welcome to attend the free events featuring a "sneak peek" of the schools' summer programs. Children will have the opportunity to join in story time, create an art project and meet new friends.
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      Fish and Chicken Fry scheduled in S.R.
            The OGs (Old Gentlemen) of South River will sponsor a Fish and Chicken Fry 1-7 p.m. May 16 at 143 Whitehead Ave., South River. A fish dinner costs $8 and includes potato salad or fries/green beans and bread. Cost of a chicken dinner is $8, including chicken wings, potato salad or fries/green beans and bread. Fish sandwiches cost $5; chicken wings, $3; french fries, $2.
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      Hazardous waste drop-off day planned
            The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold a household hazardous-waste drop-off day 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 16 at the Middlesex County Division of Highways, 750 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville.
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      St. Jude Walkathon scheduled at SRHS
            The South River High School (SRHS) National Honor Society (NHS) will host a Walkathon to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 3-5 p.m. May 15 on the Denny Stadium track at the high school, Montgomery Street. All are welcome. Interested individuals may sponsor an NHS member or any other participant in the walk.
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      Ladies auxiliary plans Clean Clothing Drive
            The Jamesburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Clean Clothing Drive 3-5 p.m. May 16 at the Jamesburg Firehouse, 82 W. Railroad Ave. Clean clothing, shoes, handbags, pillows, towels, blankets and toys are sought. For more information, call Laura at 732- 446-4046.
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      Choirs, orchestra to perform in concert
            The choirs of Christ Church, New Brunswick, and the New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra will present a Psalm Concert at 6 p.m. May 17 at the church, 5 Paterson St. Mark Trautman will conduct.
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      Public invited to organ-donation talk
            The Raritan Valley Memorial Association, an affiliate of Funeral Consumers Alliance, will present a public program on organ donation at the group's annual meeting beginning at 10 a.m. May 16 at the Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick.
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      Stroke screening set at senior center
            The St. Peter's University Hospital Mobile Health Services unit will hold a free stroke screening 10 a.m.-noon May 19 at the Spotswood Office on Aging, 1 Arlington Ave. To register, call 732-251-3432.
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      Main Street to stage 'At Home at the Zoo'
            The Main Street Theatre Company Actor's Series will present "At Home at the Zoo" by Edward Albee at 8 p.m. May 15 and 16 and 3 p.m. May 17 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The production, staged in an edgy blackbox style, is Albee's update to his "The Zoo Story." The play contains adult content.
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      Drama club to present 'Meet Me in St. Louis'
            The St. Bartholomew School Curtain Time Drama Club will stage its production of "Meet Me in St. Louis' at 7 p.m. May 28 and 29 in the school auditorium, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The musical will feature the talents of students in sixth-eighth grades, under the direction of the school's music and drama director, Fran Savio.
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      Families invited to Sayreville Safety Day
            The ATA Black Belt Academy will host Sayreville Safety Day noon-5 p.m. May 16 at the Sayrebrook Towne Center, 2909 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The event is dedicated to providing families, parents, children and guardians with the information needed to identify, confront and prevent child abuse.
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      Victorian Tea Day coming to museum
            The East Brunswick Museum, 16 Maple St., East Brunswick, in the Historic Village of Old Bridge at the intersection of Main Street, Kossman Street and Old Bridge Turnpike, will present a Victorian Day Tea 1-3:30 p.m. May 17. The day's theme will be teas of several varieties and brewing methods.
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      Fibromyalgia lecture planned for May 20
            The Wellness Education Foundation, East Brunswick, will present a community lecture titled "Demystifying Fibromyalgia: The Mysterious Syndrome … What's It All About?" at 7:30 p.m. May 20 at the South River Public Library, 55 Appleby Ave.
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      Contemporary Jewish life to be discussed
            Dr. Sylvia Barack Fishman will offer presentations titled "Building Jewish Capital" and "Considering Male and Female Roles in Jewish Life" 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 17 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. Fishman, a professor of contemporary Jewish life, is chairwoman of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University, Waltham, Mass.
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      Bakin' Fat to play blues in Sayreville
            Bakin' Fat will perform "Blues With Assorted Side Dishes" at 8 p.m. May 23 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. All tickets cost $10. Light fare will be served in the Main Street Café.
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      St. Vincent de Paul Walkathon planned
            The 12th annual St. Vincent de Paul SocietyWalkathon is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. May 16 in the parking lot at St. Bartholomew's Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will take place rain or shine. Walkers are not required to obtain sponsors.
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      E.B. teen virtuoso to perform at library
            Anita Chen, a 17-year-old musical virtuoso, will present a concert at 7 p.m. May 16 at the East Brunswick Public library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Chen, a native of East Brunswick, plays both the violin and the piano. She recently debuted at Carnegie Hall, New York City.
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      Players, sponsors sought for golf outing
            The East Brunswick Lions Club invites the public to participate in its 13th annual Golf Classic set for May 27 at Bunker Hill Golf Club, Griggstown section of Franklin. Entry fee is $110 and includes green fees, cart fees, refreshments, lunch, beverages, dinner, awards and prizes.
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      Monster stories, movie clips slated at library
            Fourth- and fifth-grade students are invited to an evening of favorite monster stories and clips from famous monster movies beginning at 7 p.m. May 21 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Admission is free of charge.
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