Eagle Scout project to collect toiletries for kits
      Timothy Monticchio, a Boy Scout in Troop 10, South Brunswick, has begun his Eagle Scout service project to benefit the South Brunswick Food Pantry. Collection boxes for deodorant, shampoo, bar soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes are at South Brunswick Senior Center, Ridge Road. Collections will also...
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County receives chemical identification instrument
      The Middlesex County Health Department Hazmat Unit received a FirstDefender Chemical Identification Instrument, which is a handheld instrument that complies with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program.
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'Culture in Context' opens July 6 at Olde Towne
      Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission will present the New Jersey State Museum's traveling folk art exhibition, "Culture in Context: A Tapestry of Expression" July 6-29 at East Jersey Olde Towne Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway.
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Master Gardeners set up gardening helpline
      Middlesex County's Master Gardeners have set up a helpline to assist county residents with questions on horticulture, entomology and environmental stewardship. The number is 732-398-5220, and the helpline is active 9 a.m.-noon Monday- Thursday, and 1-4 p.m.
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'American's Greatest Talent Search' June 28
      "America's Greatest Talent Search" will be launched by Gospelations at 5 p.m. June 28 at Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson. New positive talent will be competing in concert for prizes and record contracts. Producer is SoPoz Entertainment, and sponsors are Six Flags Great Adventure, WGXM Radio, T...
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Sociable Singles plans meeting in Monroe
      Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will gather 1-4 p.m. on June 29 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature entertainment, discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person.
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Sociable Singles plans meeting in Monroe
      Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will gather 1-4 p.m. on June 29 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature entertainment, discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call 609-655-5137.
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MCFOODS seeking sponsors for food drives
      MCFOODS, Cranbury, which serves food pantries and soup kitchens in Middlesex County, is running low on supplies due to an increase in food pantries, soup kitchens and social service organizations coming to the agency for help.
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Real Rap About Teen Pregnancy June 26
      My Daughter's Keeper (MDK), North Brunswick, will host Real Rap About Teen Pregnancy 6-8 p.m. June 26 at 40 N. Bridge St., (former administration building), Somerville. The public is welcome to attend the free forum, and light refreshments will be served. Free movie passes will be given to the fi...
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Open house, adoption event planned at shelter
      The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will host a "Paws and Stripes Forever" Open House and Adoption Event 12:30-4:30 p.m. on June 28. Complimentary hot dogs and the shelter's red-and-blue frozen smoothies will be served.
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No. Brunswick Woman's Club installs officers
      The North Brunswick Woman's Club recently held its installation dinner for new members, officers, and department chairpersons for 2008-10. The event was held at Bensi's restaurant.
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No. B'wick Library open Sundays in July, August
      In response to demand, the North Brunswick Public Library, 880 Hermann Road, will remain open on Sundays during July and August, and follow the same schedule as during the school year and be open from noon to 5 p.m. The library serves not only students on Sundays, but patrons using computers, bor...
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No trash, recycling pick-up in S.B. on July 4
      South Brunswick Township has announced there will be no garbage or recycling collection July 4 in observance of Independence Day. All materials will be collected July 5. Residents with questions may call the Public Works Department at 732-329-4000, ext. 7260.
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