VFW ladies’ auxiliaries to present awards April 17
     The Colonia Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 6061 and the Avenel VFW 7164 ladies’ auxiliaries are holding an awards program at 2 p.m. April 17 at the Avenel post home, Park Avenue, Avenel section of Woodbridge. Avenel Chairwoman Julia Wall will honor outstanding individuals in law enforcement, firefig
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Democratic club to meet at VFW hall March 30
     The Colonia Democratic Club will now hold its meeting at 7:30 p.m. March 30 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) hall, Inman Avenue, Colonia section of Woodbridge. Guest speaker at the reunion will be Congressman Robert Menendez (D-NJ), who will discuss the proposed change in Social Security. The p
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Open meeting on school funding slated in Colonia
     The Presidents’ Council, together with Community United for Better Schools (CUBS), will hold an open meeting on school-funding issues from 7:30-9 p.m. March 30 at Oak Ridge Heights School 21, Inman Avenue, Colonia section of Woodbridge. Members of the community are invited to discuss their concerns
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2005 Christmas in April program now under way
     Woodbridge Housing Authority (WHA) is looking for nominees for this year’s Rebuilding Together: Christmas in April volunteer program.
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Church Pro Wrestling Night slated for April 23
     In conjunction with the National Wrestling Superstars, Holy Family Parish, 215 Pershing Ave., Carteret, is sponsoring Pro Wrestling Night April 23 — with bell time at 7:35 p.m. — at the parish center. Cost is $14 for adults and $11 for children. Call Debbie at (732) 541-5736 or Joe at (732) 888-1704
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Tax assistance available for seniors and disabled
     The Woodbridge Township Division on Aging is offering free tax preparation assistance to eligible senior citizens and disabled township residents.
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Arts center to present lecture on radio drama
     The Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, will present “The Art of Radio Drama,” given by lecturer Henry L. Morse, at 7:30 p.m. April 20. Admission is free. Reservations are requested. Call (732) 634-0413.
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State historian to discuss New Jersey lore, legends
     The Historical Association of Woodbridge Township will host the discussion “There’s More to New Jersey than the Sopranos,” featuring New Jersey Historical Commission Executive Director Marc Mappen. Mappen will provide an overview of famous New Jerseyans, the astonishing diversity of our population,
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Arts center to present lecture on radio drama
     The Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, will present “The Art of Radio Drama,” given by lecturer Henry L. Morse, at 7:30 p.m. April 20. Admission is free. Reservations are requested. Call (732) 634-0413.
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Jewish family service seeks volunteers, drivers
     Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County needs caring volunteers to work with older adults at its Cameo and Elderday programs. Both groups meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison. Programs include arts and crafts, music
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Animal Rescue Force to sponsor tricky tray
     Animal Rescue Force, East Brunswick, a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to finding good homes for homeless dogs and cats, will hold its 10th annual tricky tray beginning at 8 p.m. on April 15 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
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Habitat for Humanity to sponsor ‘Theatre Night’
     Middlesex County Habitat for Humanity, Avenel section of Woodbridge, will hold its first annual “Theatre Night” fund-raiser — featuring “Smokey Joe’s Café — at 8 p.m. May 7 at the State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick.
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Volunteers sought to help domestic violence victims
     The Woodbridge Township Domestic Violence Response Team is seeking new members.
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Parish slates flea market, clothing drive and dance
     Holy Family Parish, Carteret, will hold a flea market with various new and used items from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9 in the parish center and parking lots on Pershing Avenue in Carteret. Refreshments will be sold. Vendors are needed. Cost is $15 for a 12-foot table inside; $7 for a space outside (ven
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Local parents’ groups host Q&A session
     Presidents’ Council and Community United for Better Schools (CUBS) invite the public to attend a school funding discussion with local legislative representatives at 7:30 p.m. on March 30 at Oak Ridge Heights School No. 21, Inman Avenue in Colonia.
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Church Pro Wrestling Night slated for April 23
     In conjunction with the National Wrestling Superstars, Holy Family Parish, 215 Pershing Ave., Carteret, is sponsoring Pro Wrestling Night April 23 — with bell time at 7:35 p.m. — at the parish center. Cost is $14 for adults and $11 for children. Call Debbie at (732) 541-5736 or Joe at (732) 888-1704
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Senior citizens club announces meetings
     The Woodbridge Senior Citizens Club holds meetings at 1 p.m. every Thursday in McCorristin Hall at St. James Church, 145 Grove St., Woodbridge. Membership is open to those more than 60 years of age who do not belong to any other township-sponsored club. Canceled meetings are announced on WCTC 1450 A
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Funeral home to offer free bereavement support
     The Costello-Runyon Funeral Home, 568 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, is offering a bereavement support group. These ongoing sessions will be held every Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The free program will be held at the funeral home.
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JFK auction to benefit Project Graduation
     John F. Kennedy High School Class of 2005 will sponsor a gift auction to benefit Project Graduation class of 2005 on April 2 at the school on Washington Avenue in Iselin. Doors open at 5 p.m. Calling begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6. No one under 18 will be permitted. For tickets, call Lynn at (732)
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Woodbridge AARP lines up year’s events
     Woodbridge AARP Chapter 3869 has scheduled the following events, with all trips open to the public:
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Blood drive on tap for March 29 at St. Peter’s
     The New Brunswick Affiliated Hospitals (NBHA) Blood Center will conduct a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 29 in the Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center at St. Peter’s University Hospital, 254 Easton Ave., New Brunswick.
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St. James now accepting applications for 2005-06
     St. James School, Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge, is accepting applications for the 2005-06 school year for 3-year-old preschoolers through eighth-graders. For more information, call the school at (732) 634-2090.
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