NJBS searching for O- and B- blood donors
      New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) will hold a blood drive noon-8 p.m. May 24 at the Woodbridge Center Mall, 250 Woodbridge Center Drive. NJBS has issued a critical need for blood because area hospitals are operating at a 15-percent deficit in their blood supply.
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Perth Amboy H.S. class of 1938 to hold reunion
      The Perth Amboy High School class of 1938 will hold its 70-year reunion June 16 in the tree-shaded grove behind the former Danish Home, 855 New Durham Road (Route 510), Edison. The graduates lived through the Great Depression, which followed the stock market crash of 1929.
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Memorial motorcycle run, picnic to be held June 1
      The 10th annual John Perricone Memorial Dollars for Danielle Bike Run and Picnic will be held Sunday, June 1, at Merrill Park in Iselin. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-10, and free for children under 5. Dollars for Danielle is a nonprofit organization working toward helping c...
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Avenel VFW post to hold Memorial Day service
      Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 7164, 60 West Park Ave., Avenel, will hold a Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. May 26. The Avenel Fire Company No. 1, Avenel/Colonia First Aid Squad, Avenel Detachment of the U.S. Marine Corps League and local dignitaries will attend. The public is also encoura...
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Strawberry festival at Trinity Church June 4
      St.Anne's Unit of Trinity Church, Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge, will be holding its annual strawberry festival 5:30-8 p.m. June 4 in the Parish Hall. This is an earlyevening sociable event. Desserts of cake, ice cream and fresh strawberries, and hot and cold beverages will be served. Tickets are $8 f...
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Prodigal Foundation slates scholarship dinner May 23
      The Prodigal Foundation, a nonprofit that serves children with cancer, has announced that its eighth annual Scholarship Dinner will be held Tuesday, June 17, at the Colonia Country Club. The scholarship application has been mailed out to all high schools throughout Middlesex County.
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Rita's customers can win Wii, Rita's Cool Stuff
      Rita's Water Ice, 755 St. Georges Ave, Woodbridge, is celebrating Customer Appreciation Month during May. Customers will have a chance to win a grand prize of a Nintendo Wii Game System or 1 of 5 Rita's Cool Stuff Baskets. Drawing will be held May 29 at 6 p.m.
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Deadline May 23 to apply for Prodigal scholarship
      The Prodigal Foundation Inc., Woodbridge, will accept applications for its scholarship through May 23. Applications have been mailed to all high schools throughout Middlesex County, and students should see guidance counselors or principals for an application.
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Volunteers sought to help domestic violence victims
      The Woodbridge Township Domestic Violence Response Team is seeking new members. Any interested persons who want to make a difference in the lives of domestic violence victims will be asked to fill out an application form.Acriminal background check and an interview are part of the process.
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Regional Chamber of Commerce to meet May 29
      Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce (MCRCC) will host the Community Leaders of Distinction Dinner at 5:30 p.m. May 29 at Pines Manor, Route 27, Edison. For information regarding sponsorship opportunities and tickets, contact Alex Hollywood at 732- 745-8090, ext. 204, or visit www.mcrcc.o...
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Bereavement support group for spouses forming
      Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County is forming a Bereavement Group in theMonroe Township office, located in the Concordia Shopping Center, on the corner of Prospect Plains and Perrineville roads.
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