Register for herb garden workshop
      Middlesex County's Extension Office will present a garden workshop, "Making Herb Vinegar & Potpourri" 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 23 at the Earth Center, Davidson's Mill Pond Park, South Brunswick. Registration is required by July 13.
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Bicycling event registration open
      The 28th annual Princeton Bicycling Event will be held Aug. 2 at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Cyclists submitting applications postmarked by July 25 are entitled to a free Tshirt. The event sponsored by the nonprofit Princeton Free Wheelers Inc., features...
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S.B. Library Family Fun Festival set for July 12
      South Brunswick Public Library will hold its Summer Family Fun Festival noon-4 p.m. July 12 at Reichler Park, South Brunswick. The festival is sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Library and funded in part by the South Brunswick Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Assets Initiative.
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'Tuscany: Photographic Journey' opens July 11
      "Tuscany: A Photographic Journey," a photo exhibit by Mark Chernin, Highland Park, will open July 11 at the public gallery at The Heldrich, 10 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, and close Labor Day. A reception featuring music and entertainment will be held 6-8 p.m. July 11.
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Open house at M'sex County College July 24
      Middlesex County College, Edison, will hold an open house for prospective students and families 4-7 p.m. July 24. High school students considering Middlesex are invited to attend, and refreshments will be served.
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Open house on Wildlife Action Plan July 24
      The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking public comment on the state's Wildlife Action Plan, and will hold an open house 6:30-9 p.m. July 24 at Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Cranbury.
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Walk of Kingston nursery site slated for July 19
      Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands will hold a walk of the Princeton Nurseries Kingston site 10 a.m. July 19. Walkers should meet at the parking area for Mapleton Preserve, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston section of South Brunswick, to explore lesser-known corners of the nursery property. The walk is...
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Vacation Bible school July 14-18 in Kendall Park
      Kendall Park Baptist Church, 3583 Route 27, South Brunswick, will hold its vacation Bible school "DinoDetectives: Digging for God's Truth!" 6:30-9 p.m. July 14-18.
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'Warriors Who Worship' conference July 11-13
      North Brunswick High School, Raider Road, will host the youth and family conference 2008, "Warriors Who Worship" sponsored by New Life in Christ Regional Worship Center, New Brunswick. The event will be July 11 at 7 p.m., July 12 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and July 13 at 11 a.m.
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Blood drive at B'nai Tikvah slated for July 13
      Congregation B'nai Tikvah, Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick, will sponsor a blood donor drive for the Blood Center of N.J. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 13. Donors should be age 17 and older, in good general health, and weigh at least 120 pounds. A signature ID is necessary. Each donor will receive a $15 ga...
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Training for low-income residents begins July 14
      A free program to train individuals in allied health and transportation is being offered to low-income Middlesex County residents 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday- Thursday, July 14-Aug. 14. The summer session runs 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday from July 14- Aug. 14. Students learn computer skills, cus...
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Eco-Cruise will tour rivers on July 27
      The Holmdel-based Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) group will participate in its third NY/NJ Baykeeper Eco-Cruise. The Navesink River Tour will pass scenic Jersey Shore towns, pristine salt marshes and sedge islands, forest covered bluffs and a wide variety of commercial and pleasure boats.
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Farnkopf Post's karaoke, pizza party dance July 11
      The American Legion Lt. John Farnkopf Post 401, 148 Major Road, Monmouth Junction, will hold a karaoke pizza party dance at 8 p.m. July 11. Karaoke is free, and pizza will be available for purchase. For information, call 732-329-9861.
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New baking, pastry arts program offered at college
      Middlesex County College, Edison, has added a new certificate program in baking and pastry arts next fall. The 18-credit offering consists of topics such as baking fundamentals, food service sanitation, professional pastry techniques, and decorating and specialty techniques. Students must also ta...
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'Rally for the Cure' July 11 in East Bruns.
      The "Rally for the Cure" to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure will be held July 11 at East Brunswick Racquet Club. Session one will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and session two, 5-9 p.m. Suggested donations is $40. There will be tennis, refreshments and prizes.
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Festival of Ballooning slated for July 25-27
      The 26th annual Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning in association with PNC Bank will take place July 25-27 at Solberg Airport in Readington.
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Register now for N.B. Library reading club
      Registration for the summer reading club for children age 3 through fifth grade is under way at North Brunswick Library, 880 Hermann Road. Children must have a library card to participate, and cards are free to all North Brunswick residents.
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Programs offered at S.B. Senior Center
      South Brunswick Senior Center, Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, will offer a free trip to Hometown Buffet July 30 departing the center at 10:30 a.m. A new line dancing class will be offered 1:30-2:30 p.m. for eight Wednesdays through Aug. 27. No partner is required.
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Alzheimer's support group offered July 17
      The Alzheimer's Association will hold a Caregiver Support Group 7 p.m. July 17 at the Oak Woods Senior Housing, 700 Woods Lane, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. For information, call 1-800-883-1180.
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'Super Chefs! Picnic' July 26 in North Brunswick
      The "North Brunswick Super Chefs! Picnic" for children of all ages will be at 2 p.m. July 26 at 1190 Newton St., North Brunswick. The event will feature foods, beverages and music. Cost is $15, $7 for children age 6-17, free for children age 5 and younger, and a maximum of $35 per family.
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