N.B. Memorial Day 5K, ceremony May 25
      North Brunswick will hold its 30th Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk on May 25 at the North Brunswick Community Park, Route 130. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m. and the run begins at 8:45 a.m. The fee is $20.
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N.B. Humane Association flea market May 30
      The North Brunswick Humane Association will hold a flea market 9 a.m.-2p.m. May 30 at the North Brunswick Municipal Building, 710 Hermann Road, rain or shine. Dozens of vendors will be selling merchandise. All proceeds will go toward building a local animal shelter. For more information, call Lin...
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LMS teacher receives technology award
      Mike Buttitta, a technology education teacher at Linwood Middle School, has received the Teacher Excellence in Technology, Innovation, Design and Engineering award from the International Technology Education Association. Last year, Buttitta received an award from the New Jersey Technology Educatio...
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MCCC, Rutgers sign transfer agreement
      Mercer County Community College (MCCC), West Windsor, and Rutgers University, New Brunswick, have signed a new transfer agreement. Students completing MCCC's Associate in Science degree in culinology may transfer up to 74 credits to Rutgers school of environmental and biological sciences toward a...
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Local nursery school helps the community
      The JCC of North & South Brunswick Nursery School at Congregation B'Nai Tikvah, North Brunswick, recently held several fundraisers to benefit the community at large. All of the classes collect tzedakah, or charity, at their weekly Shabbat parties. The students raised $50 for St.
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Philomusica Choir concerts May 16, 17
      Philomusica Choir will celebrate its 40th anniversary and the ordination of the Rev. John V. Polyak at Our Lady of Peace Parish with the concerts "Philomusica Celebrates Love," 8 p.m. May 16, and 4 p.m. May 17 at the church at 277 Washington Place, North Brunswick.
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May 23 antique & NJ memorabilia auction
      The Historical Society of Ocean Grove continues its 2009 season of special fundraising events with the popular Memorial Day Weekend Auction on Saturday, May 23, at the Young People's Temple in Ocean Grove. Preview is at 9 a.m., and the auction will commence at 11 a.m.
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NBTHS choir car wash slated for May 16
      North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) choir will hold a car wash 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16 at the North Brunswick Municipal Building, Hermann Road (rain date is May 17). The cost is $8 for cars and $10 for SUVs and vans. Proceeds will benefit the choir's trip to perform at Universal Studios...
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Book, author luncheon May 20 in No. B'wick
      The Middlesex Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee will hold a book and author luncheon 1 p.m. May 20 at Congregation B'nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick. Speaker will be Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout. For more information, email bernfred@msn.com.
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Open houses at swim club begin May 22
      The nonprofit NoB Valley Swim Club, 367 Old Georges Road, North Brunswick, will hold an open house 5-7 p.m. May 22. The event will include a tour of the facilities, but no swimming.
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'Stroke Alert!' slated in Middlesex County
      The American Stroke Association, Robbinsville, will commemorate American Stroke Month during May with "Stroke Alert!" free stroke awareness risk assessments and screenings at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick and the South Brunswick Health Department, Monmouth Junction. For da...
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St. Augustine's annual golf outing May 29
      The fourth annual golf outing to benefit students at St. Augustine of Canterbury School, South Brunswick, will be held 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 29 at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club, Bedminster Township. Cost is $160 per person or $600 per foursome.
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S.B. post to hold karaoke, poppy drive
      American Legion Post 401, 148 Major Road, South Brunswick, will host a free, public karaoke dance at 8:30 p.m. May 15. For information, call 732-329-9861. The post is holding its annual poppy drive in select locations throughout the township during May. The red poppy is the American Legion's flow...
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Kindergarten Parent Night set for May 20
      North Brunswick Township Public Schools will hold Kindergarten Parent Night 7-8 p.m. May 20 at the gymnasium at Judd School, Roosevelt Avenue. The event is for parents of children starting kindergarten in September. For more information, call 732-289-3042.
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New Jersey Beagles at dog park May 17
      Rocky Top Dog Park, 4106 Route 27, Rocky Hill section of South Brunswick, will welcome New Jersey Beagles noon-3 p.m. May 17. Beagles from all over the state will be in attendance, as well as New York and Pennsylvania. Special entrance fee for the day is $5 per beagle, and all beagles are welcome.
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Circus at Crossroads South May 16, 17
      South Brunswick Lions Club will sponsor Zerbini Family Circus at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. May 16 and 17 at Crossroads Middle School South, Major Road and Kingston Lane, South Brunswick.Tickets are $11 at the door, and $9 in advance. For more information, call 732-297-1107.
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Artwork now taken for S.B. Library contest
      South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, is accepting works for its teen art contest through June 1.
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Registration open for S.B. sports and camps
      South Brunswick Community Education's is now accepting registration for its summer programs and camps. Camps are open to all children, and they do not have to attend South Brunswick schools. Day Camps run 7 a.m.-6 p.m. June 29- Aug. 21.
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Kick Cancer event to aid Embrace Kids
      The third annual Joanne J. Amato Kick Cancer fundraiser to benefit the Embrace Kids Foundation, New Brunswick, is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 7 at Heavenly Farms, Dunhams Corner and Cranbury roads, East Brunswick.
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Homestead Rebates ready for seniors, disabled
      New Jersey homeowners who are 65 years of age or are blind or disabled as of Dec. 31, 2008, will begin receiving their 2008 Homestead Rebate application packets this week. The applications must be filed by June 21 by calling 1-877-658-2972 or online at www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation. Rebate ch...
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Evening of recognition slated for retirees
      The South Brunswick Board of Education will host an evening of recognition for its retirees May 18 at the auditorium at Crossroads North Middle School. Attendees are asked to arrive no later than 6:45 p.m.; the Board of Education meeting will be 7 p.m. The ceremony is open to friends, families and...
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Alzheimer's caregiver meeting May 21 in S.B.
      Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter will hold a caregiver support group meeting 7 p.m. May 21 at Oak Woods Senior Housing, 700 Woods Lane, Monmouth Junction. For more information, call the helpline at 800-883-1180.
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B'nai Tikvah to host guest speaker May 26
      Congregation B'nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick, will present Kim Hanley as Abigail Adams 1:30 p.m. May 26th. The program is offered through the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council of Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more...
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S.B. Citizens Police Academy graduates
      South Brunswick Police Department Citizens Police Academy held graduation for its Class 2009-1 in late April. The class of 17 completed 12 weeks of intensive training.
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