Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Services announced for March 5
Neve Shalom of Metuchen, 250 Grove Avenue, will hold an alternative learning experience in addition to the regular Shabbat morning service. Rabbi Eric Rosin will teach about Eit Ratzon: Moments of meaning and prayer, from 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. March 5. There will be no charge and no reservations are required. After this teaching, all will…
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Family Shabbat dinner set for March 4
Neve Shalom Hebrew School of Metuchen will hold a Family Shabbat dinner at 5:30 p.m. on March 4. Following the dairy meal with blessings, a Family Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $5 for two people, $10 for an entire family. For more information contact Hazzan Sheldon Levin at 732-548-2238, ext.…
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Sweet Saturday
Photos by Rebecca Nowalski Close to 1,000 people attended a Chocolate and Wine event sponsored by Greater Media Newspapers at Branches, 123 Monmouth Road in West Long Branch last weekend. Craftsmen, chocolatiers, wine purveyors, jewelry makers and many others offered their wares at the second annual event. Winners included: the Best Bite award went…
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For the Record
The final date for the South River Planning Board to accept a redevelopment study related to lower Main Street and to make a recommendation to the Borough Council will be at the board’s meeting on Feb. 16.
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Guild of Creative Art’s Annual Exhibiting and Associate Members’ Exhibit announced
The Guild of Creative Art’s Annual Exhibiting and Associate Members’ Exhibit will be held Feb. 6 – March 1 at 620 Broad Street, Shrewsbury. The opening reception will be from 3-5 p.m. Feb. 14. Admission is free; all are welcome. The exhibit of Guild Exhibiting and Associate members’ artwork will include the following media: acrylic,…
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Gardening with Youth conference coming to Middlesex County March 5
Middlesex County’s Office of Extension Services will present a new program that demonstrates how gardening can be used as an educational tool for young people. “Digging Into Youth Gardens: A Conference for Educators and Community Leaders” will take place on March 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at East Jersey Old Town Village, located…

