Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Résumé workshop coming to Sayreville library Jan. 26
Garret Gega of the Middlesex County Workforce Development Board and the Office of Workforce Development will offer a presentation titled “Résumés: the Latest Trends” 10-11 a.m. Jan. 26 at the Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road. For more information or to register, email Alaina at [email protected]; call 732-727-0212, ext. 25; or log on to www.sayrevillelibrary.org.
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Young Cougars’ swimmers remain competitive
By Tim Morris Despite graduating a lot of experience, the Colts Neck High School girls swimming team has remained very competitive. Even with a roster that has just two seniors, the Cougars had a chance to repeat as Shore Conference B North Division champions until falling to Red Bank Regional High School in a dual…
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Symphony quartet concerts set in Monroe for Feb. 26, March 8
The Monroe Township Patrons of the Arts will present New Jersey Symphony Orchestra string quartets in a series of upcoming concerts. The schedule is as follows: • Feb. 26 — “Una Festa Musicale Italiana,” 1 p.m., the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; • March 8 — “Hispanic Roots,” 1 p.m., the Monroe Township Library.…
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Six-week ESL course to begin Jan. 29 at Jamesburg library
A free ESL conversation group will be held for six weeks at 10 a.m. Fridays beginning Jan. 29 at the Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave., Jamesburg. Registration is free but space is limited. Call 732-521-0440 or email [email protected] to sign up.
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Stewards will study the environment beginning Jan. 27
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will offer an Environmental Stewards Program at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 27-June 8 at the EARTH Center, in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave, South Brunswick. The program will introduce non-scientists to the science underlying key environmental issues in the Garden State. Leading authorities from academia…
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Wind ensemble will play Sinatra classics in Spotswood Jan. 23
The Spotswood Band Parents Association presents “A Salute to Sinatra” Benefit Concert at 2 p.m. on Jan. 23 in the Spotswood High School Cafetorium, 105 Summerhill Road, Spotswood. Some of Sinatra’s greatest hits will be performed by the Central Jersey Wind Ensemble with vocalist Patsy Palma, under the direction of conductor Nick Santoro. Admission is…
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Job search workshop set for Feb. 16
The Business Resource Connection at the East Brunswick Public Library will offer a free job search workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 16. Led by the Middlesex County Workforce Development Board, job interviewing and networking will be reviewed. The workshop is free and open to the public. To register, contact Martha Hess at 732-390-6767…
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Hadassah to screen ‘The Good Lie’ Feb. 9
“The Good Lie,” a film starring Reese Witherspoon and based on a true story depicting “The Lost Boys” of Sudan as they attempt to adapt to America while absorbing the trauma of their childhood, will be screened at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at a private home in East Brunswick. The event is sponsored by the…
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New Jersey Blood Services schedules local blood drives
New Jersey Blood Services will hold the following local blood drives. Type “O” blood is in high demand: – 2-8 p.m. Jan. 22 at the East Brunswick Rescue Squad, 346 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. – 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 185 Applegarth Road, Monroe. – 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.…
