Author: Central Jersey
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LAMBERTVILLE: Beck painting proceeds go to Ely Park
The painting is an image of Hamilton’s Grill Room from the courtyard and was painted on Sept. 7, 2013 LAMBERTVILLE — Artist Robert Beck has agreed to donate all of the proceeds of his recent painting, “Lunch at Hamilton’s,” to the Friends of Ely Park. The 12-by-16-inch oil on panel is priced at $2,800. The…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Friends produce short films
By Gabriella Perez, Special Writer Best friends since eighth grade, Montclair State University film students Brian Schultz and Geoffrey Perez paired up this summer to write, produce, direct and shoot a collection of short films. Mr. Perez and Mr. Schultz, both of whom are Hillsborough High School graduates, had written scripts in the past but…
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Sept. 29 dinner will benefit Hunterdon Land Trust’s efforts
Sept. 29 at Matt’s Red Rooster Grill in Flemington Enjoy a great meal for a great cause when the Hunterdon Land Trust holds its annual Farm to Table dinner on Sept. 29 at Matt’s Red Rooster Grill in Flemington. This four-course dinner features fresh locally sourced food from Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse, Fulper Farms, Griggstown…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Explorations offers daytime learning for seniors
Explorations offers five daytime learning courses in October for seniors from Hopewell Valley and nearby areas. This fall’s instructors are: (seated) Mary Ferri (Homer’s Iliad) and Larry Mansier (Enjoying Shakespeare); (standing) Jack Abrams (Great American Song Program), Bill Guthrie (NJ Lenape Indians) and Stan Saperstein (American Civil War).
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MANVILLE: SENIOR CORNER: Sept. 19
The Senior Citizens’ next regular meeting will be on Thursday, Oct. 10. The Senior Citizens’ next regular meeting will be on Thursday, Oct. 10. The senior citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. Residents of Manville age 50 and older are eligible for membership. Also,…
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Open space historically has been non-partisan
Thuy Anh Le, Hillsborough I was startled by Hillsborough Township Administrator Anthony Ferrara’s statement in a Sept. 13 newspaper article that the speakers for the Friends of Hillsborough Open Space informational meeting were Democrats. The meeting is this Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. at 146 Wertsville Road and we welcome everyone to our bipartisan…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Guadagno to visit for business event
Hosted by the Hillsborough Township Economic & Business Development Commission, the event will be held at the Duke Farms Coach Barn. Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno will be the keynote speaker at the 20th Business and Networking Social, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct.17. Hosted by the Hillsborough Township Economic & Business Development Commission,…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Sweet sound in Africa
Katherine Zobre, shown here while teaching English at an orphan´age in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is off to Senegal next week for a tour with the Peace Corps. Courtesy photo
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Homefront director thanks Back to School assistance
Connie Mercer, Executive Director, HomeFront To the editor: Every day, I am impressed by the caring and generosity of our community. For the past two months, I have seen that caring come to life throughout our annual Back to School Drive. Sponsors, corporate sponsors and volunteers truly understand the importance of boosting a child’s self-confidence.…
