Registration due Oct. 20 for ‘Trick or Treating’
     The Township of South Brunswick Department of Recreation and Community Affairs has announced Oct. 20 is the deadline to register for its “Tailgate Trick-or-Treating” program.
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Annual Columbus Day Ball slated for Oct. 8
     The Italian American Social Club of North Brunswick will hold its 22nd annual Columbus Day Ball Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Pines Manor, Edison.
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Recreation plans island cruise next summer
     North Brunswick Township’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services will sponsor a seven-night cruise to Bermuda aboard the Celebrity “Zenith,” with the cruise departing New York Aug. 20. Participants will sail to Hamilton and St. George, Bermuda. Rates vary and include all port charg
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Watercolorist to share skills at artists meeting
     Watercolorist Robert E. Heyer will demonstrate his award-winning painting techniques to members of the Suburban Artist Guild (SAG) of Central New Jersey at 2 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the East Brunswick Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center.
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Linwood School to hold Columbus Day ceremony
     The Italian and social studies department at Linwood Middle School, North Brunswick, will hold a Columbus Day ceremony Oct. 11 at 9:20 a.m. at Columbus Park, Nassau Street, North Brunswick. The public is welcome to attend.
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‘Columbus Day Swim’ at YMCA Oct. 10
     The aquatics department at the South Brunswick Family YMCA will host a “Columbus Day Swim” for members Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. Nonmembers may also participate for a $5 fee. Swimmers will search for treasure “buried” in the pool, and the best Christopher Columbus costume will win a prize.
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Fall cleanup of Raymond Road area Oct. 17
     The neighborhood of the Raymond Road area of South Brunswick will hold a fall cleanup Oct. 16 at 9:30 a.m. (rain date Oct. 17).
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Italian drama to open library film festival
     The annual Fall International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will open on Oct. 19 with 1:30 and 8 p.m. screenings of the Italian drama “Respiro.” The movie will be shown in Italian with English subtitles.
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Concert to benefit Women Aware Oct. 9
     Crossroads Theatre, 7 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, will hold an a cappella concert to benefit Women Aware, New Brunswick, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. The concert will feature Key of She, Harmonytryx, Pieces of 8, Spare Parts and Vox Bop. Tickets are $20, and $15 for students and seniors. For details, call W
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Rummage sale slated at Oak Wood Oct. 8-10
     Oak Wood Senior Housing Residence, 700 Woods Lane, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, will hold a rummage sale Oct. 8-10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the residence’s senior programs. Donations of clothing and household items are welcome.
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Sale to benefit Animal Rescue Force Oct. 9
     Animal Rescue Force (ARF) will hold a garage sale Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its facility at 5 Cypress Ave., North Brunswick, with all proceeds benefiting ARF. The facility will also accept new or used dog crates the day of the event.
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Cut-a-thon will benefit Cancer Institute of N.J.
     Fusion Style, 203 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, will sponsor a cut-a-thon Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in support of The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick. Both ladies and mens haircuts will be discounted 30 percent, and all proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Institute. Refreshme
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Film, kids’ programs offered by library
     The North Brunswick Public Library will present the free “Fall 2004 International Film Festival” beginning Oct. 12 with the film “Respiro” (Italian). The film will be shown at 7 p.m. at North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place.
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‘The Reluctant Dragon’ to open Oct. 9
     Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park summer theater will present “The Reluctant Dragon” Oct. 9 and 23 at 10:30 a.m., and 1:30 and 4 p.m., and Oct. 10 and 24 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The play will be at Stephen J. Capestro Amphitheater at Roosevelt Park, Edison.
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Applications now taken for VSA/NJ awards
     The nonprofit VSA arts of New Jersey (VSA/NJ), New Brunswick, is accepting applications for the 2005 Arts Achievement Awards and “Art Par Excellence” statewide touring exhibit.
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‘Fire Prevention Open House’ set for Oct. 9
     The Kendall Park Volunteer Fire Company will hold a “Fire Prevention Open House” Oct. 9 from 1-4 p.m. (rain or shine). The free event will he held at the firehouse located on New Road, Kendall Park section of South Brunswick.
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VFW No. 9111 auxiliary spaghetti dinner Oct. 10
     The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No. 9111, South Brunswick, will host a spaghetti dinner Oct. 10 from 1-6 p.m. at the post home. Cost is $8, and $4 for children younger than age 12. The event will also feature a craft and bargain table, and bake sale.
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Community Education Day slated for Oct. 14
     The South Brunswick Community Education program will take part in National Community Education Day “Lights on After School” festivities Oct. 14, with various events scheduled at the after-school care programs in each building. The event recognizes and supports collaborations and partnerships between
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Leaf pickup to begin in S. Brunswick Oct. 18
     South Brunswick Township has announced that the start-up date for its curbside leaf collection will be Oct. 18. The township is divided into four collection routes, with each area receiving three pickups.
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Forum on same-sex marriage Oct. 12
     The National Council of Jewish Women, Middlesex County, will hold a discussion and forum on same-sex marriage Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. in South Brunswick.
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Community Pride Day to be Octoberfest theme
     The 11th annual Monroe Township Octoberfest will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Monroe Township Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road.
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No interruption in garbage pickup Oct. 11
     South Brunswick Township has announced there will not be an interruption in garbage or recycling pickup for single-family homes Columbus Day Oct. 11. Township offices will be closed, but the contractor will perform normally scheduled Monday collections.
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Reservations now taken for ‘Night at the Races’
     South Brunswick High School is now accepting reservations for “A Night at the Races,” a fund-raiser for “Project Graduation.” The event will be held Nov. 6 at the Meadowlands, East Rutherford, and a 6 p.m. buffet dinner at the Pegasus Restaurant, followed by races at 7:30 p.m.
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Divorce law to be topic at free Oct. 13 seminar
     The New Jersey State Bar Foundation will present a free public seminar on divorce law from 7-9 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the New Jersey Law Center, One Constitution Square (off Ryders Lane), New Brunswick.
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