Food and blanket drive in Woodbridge
      The Trinity Episcopal Church Food & Blanket Winter Drive sponsored by Vincent Forgione and All Wyred Up, of Colonia, will support the food pantry and soup kitchen at the church. Trinity blankets are available to be purchased at $50 each.
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Holy Family events on Nov. 22 and Dec. 13
      Holy Family Church, 213 Pershing Ave., Carteret, will be offering solemn sung vespers and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King at 7 p.m. Nov. 22. At 7 p.m. Dec. 13, the parish will offer an Advent service of lessons and carols in the church at 13...
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Dinner meeting set for legal association
      The monthly dinner meeting of the Middlesex Legal Professionals Association (MLPA) will be held at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Hampton Inn, Route 9, Woodbridge. The cost is $27 and includes a complete dinner (plus tax and tip), which will be served at approximately 6 p.m.
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Interfaith thanksgiving service Nov. 22
      South Brunswick Area Clergy Association, Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, has announced the annual interfaith thanksgiving service, "Listening to God — Listening to Each Other," will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at Six Mile Reformed Church, 3037 Route 27, Franklin Park.
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Christmas story set on church grounds
      The 26th annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story, an outdoor display of 10 life-size Bible scenes including live costumed characters, animals and holiday music, will be presented 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 5-9:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 27-Dec. 6, on the circular grounds of ...
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Granny's Cellar craft show set in Sp'wood
      The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Spotswood, will host its annual Granny's Cellar Holiday Craft Show 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nov. 28 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 29 at Immaculate Conception School, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. The event will feature approximately 75 crafters displaying and selling handcraf...
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School seeks vendors for Holiday Bazaar
      Madison Park School, Harvard Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge, is looking for vendors for its annual Holiday Bazaar set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Table-rental cost is $20. Space is limited. For more information and to reserve, call Julie at 732-588-5548 or email jul7478 @optonline.net.
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Volunteers receive $1,000 awards of merit
      PSEG, Newark, honored exemplary employee volunteers at a luncheon in mid-November at its headquarters. The company awarded 16 New Jersey nonprofits a total of $34,000 in recognition of the work of employees who donate their time and energy to philanthropic organizations throughout the Garden State...
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Historical association to meet Nov. 23
      The Historical Association of Woodbridge Township will honor President Abraham Lincoln with a "history live" presentation by the American Historical Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Woodbridge Main Library in the lower level meeting room.
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Crafters sought for Holiday Bazaar
      The East Brunswick Friends of the Library is seeking arts-and-crafts vendors for its first Holiday Bazaar set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Rental cost is $30 per table. In addition, each vendor will be asked to donate one item of his or her choice (minimum ...
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Billiards game fundraiser Nov. 28
      The Woodbridge Seniors Billiards Club and the Woodbridge Police and Firefighters with face off in a charity game 1-4 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Woodbridge Community Center. All players and spectators are asked to bring an unwrapped gift, and all gifts collected will be given to families in need.
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Toys for Tots benefit Nov. 21 at Center Bar
      There will be a Toys for Tots benefit at the Center Bar, 46 Marion Ave., Port Reading, 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 21. It will feature live music by the Woodbridge based classic rock band The Saloonatics. Attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped toy or donation for Toys for Tots.
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Crafters sought for Dec. 5 show at church
      The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church is seeking crafters and vendors for its Craft Show set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the church, 429 Main St. Rental cost is $20 per table. Snacks will be available. For more information and to reserve, call the church at 732-251-9277. Space is limi...
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Christmas trees, gifts sought for military
      Crossroads Assembly of God Church, 7 Main St., Englishtown, is seek donations of artificial Christmas trees, lights, ornaments and decorations, tinsel and garland as part of its "Operation Christmas Tree!" drive. The donations will be delivered via military sleds to the troops overseas and to mili...
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Participants sought for conservation unit
      Volunteers are sought for the Middlesex County Conservation Corps, whose mission is "to protect and preserve natural areas from misuse, polluters and the forces of nature" at the almost 7,000 acres of open space owned and maintained by Middlesex County.
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