Youth baseball league requires no fundraising
      The Fords Clara Barton Baseball League is currently accepting registration for the 2008 fall ball season. The league is open to both boys and girls ages 7-12. All players receive a shirt and a hat. There is no fundraising in fall ball. The fees are as follows: one player, $65; two players, $100; ...
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League to host cruise, luncheon, fundraisers
      The Deborah League of Colonia will host a fundraiser Sept. 27 in support of Deborah Hospital on Cornucopia Cruise Line. The cost of $65 includes a prime rib dinner, entertainment and more. Call Keith at 732-574-0188 for tickets.
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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. A criminal background check and an interview are part of the process.
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Mr. RAY to perform at food allergy walk
      Middlesex County's Ray Andersen, who jammed with Bruce Springsteen in the 1980s, toured with Matchbox 20 and Meat Loaf in the 1990s, and is now known as the children's singer/songwriter mr. RAY, will be headlining a concert following the FAAN Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward A Cure, to be held...
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American Legion Post slates August blood drive
      The American Legion T. Nulty Post No. 471 will sponsor its second annual blood drive 2:30-8 p.m. Aug. 19 at the post home, 25 Brown Ave., Iselin. Appointments may be made by calling 732-634-9119. Walk-ins are also welcome.
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Tickets available now for Kiddie Keep Well fall gala
      The Kiddie Keep Well Camp, Edison, will hold its seventh annual fall gala Oct. 23 at the Royal Albert's Palace, Fords. The guest of honor is Woodbridge Mayor John E. Mc- Cormac, 2008 Civic Leader of Distinction. Tickets are $100 each and must be purchased by Oct. 15. Deadline to place ads in the ...
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PTO seeks vendors for homecoming festival
      The Colonia High School PTO will host a Harvest Festival in conjunction with the annual homecoming football game on Oct. 18. The PTO is looking for vendors interested in participating. Space is $20; a cafeteria table can be provided for $25. For more information, contact Kellie Cuzzola at 732-815-...
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European pilgrimage open to the public
      The Rev. Joseph Kubiak of St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church in Colonia will be going on a 14-day pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Poland, Prague and Budapest from Oct. 11 to Oct. 24 and invites members of the public to join him. For more information, contact Father Kubiak at 732-829-4983 or Finny (s...
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Senior citizens announce events in September
      The Woodbridge Senior Citizen Club will hold business meetings at 1 p.m. Sept. 4 and 18 in McCorristin Hall, which is the basement of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Main Street at Amboy Avenue. Annual dues will be collected at the Sept. 4th meeting. People who are interested in joining the club...
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Meals on Wheels drivers needed in Woodbridge
      Jewish Family and Vocational Services of Middlesex County (JFVS) urgently needs caring volunteers to perform a valuable mitzvah — delivering meals to homebound clients. There is an immediate Monday opening on the Woodbridge/Perth Amboy delivery route.
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MCC to offer veterinary assistant program this fall
      Middlesex County College, in partnership with Sayrebrook Veterinary Hospital, will offer a Veterinary Assistant Certificate, starting in September. Entrance requirements include a high school diploma or GED, proficiency in spoken and written English, and proof of personal health insurance.
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Elks hold flea market Tuesdays and Saturdays
      The Woodbridge Elks Lodge No. 2116 holds a flea market with over 60 vendors every Tuesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather permitting) at the Woodbridge Elks Lodge, 665 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, (across the street from the Trinity Church).
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Fords dance studio to host story time Aug. 25
      The European School of Dance, 860 King Georges Post Road in Fords, will host a free interactive story time for all dreamers and dancers ages 3-5 at 11 a.m. Aug. 25. Adults should accompany their children. Those interested should call Jane at 732-738-6022 to register.
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Senior citizens club to host trip to Catskills
      The Colonia Senior Citizens Club is planning a trip to the newly renovated Villa Roma Resort in the Catskill Mountains on Oct. 6-10. On Nov. 6 the club will host a trip to the Excelsior of Saddlebrook for "Roman Holidays." For more information, call Ann at 732-381-0215, or Marie 732-382-6217.
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AARP installs officers, schedules playhouse trip
      AARP Colonia Chapter No. 3459 recently installed officers for the upcoming 2008-09 season. The new officers, who will begin their duties in September, are: Mike Agolia, president Florence Caporaso, first vice president Ed Peterson,
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