Author: Greater Media
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DeBows United Methodist Church, 509 Monmouth Road (corner of Route 537 and Route 571), Jackson, will host an open mic coffee house at 7 p.m. March 28. Details: 732-928-4475. The Jackson Library, Jackson, will host the first pre-National Library Week stuffed animal dog show at 6:30 p.m. April 8. Children and families are…
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Elon Associates offers to eliminate retail space
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — An applicant with longstanding plans to build a residential development in Howell has proposed eliminating the commercial portion of the development. Elon Associates is seeking approval to construct 69 single-family homes and a building with 10 affordable housing units at the corner of Yellowbrook Road and Route…
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Health event will benefit robotics team
Agraj Seva Kendra of Monroe has partnered with GreenBots, a community-based robotics team, to address the need for teenagers to strike a school-life balance and develop strong family ties. In honor of National Minority Health Awareness Day, Kendra will hold a seminar with Dr. Sunanda Gaur of the South Asian Total Health Initiative and a…
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School entry procedures under review in Jackson
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Security procedures at Jackson Memorial High School are under review after a former student improperly gained entrance to the building during school hours. The building was placed in lockdown mode during the time the individual was in the school, according to Jackson Police Lt. Steven Laskiewicz. Laskiewicz said…
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Vendors needed for May 2 flea market
Vendors are needed for the Friends of the North Brunswick Senior Center flea market, which will be held 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 2 at the Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. For more information, call 732-418- 2222.
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Teen earns honor at music festival
JACKSON — Jordan Torres, 14, recently competed in the 2015 Golden Key Music Festival and was awarded gold for her performance of Federic Chopin’s Prelude Op. 28 No. 12. Since its inception in 2002, the Golden Key Music Festival of the United States has established itself as a major cultural event that attracts young instrumentalists…
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Opportunity to support Citizens With Needs drive
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Knights of Columbus St. Cecilia’s Council No. 7046 has increased its goal to $5,000 for its annual Citizens With Needs drive. “Last year, we collected $3,655. That proved to us the people living in South Brunswick are caring of others and want to help. We look forward to having that belief in…
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Choral group meets on Tuesdays afternoons
The new choral group at the Stein Assisted Living Residence, 350 Demott Lane, Somerset, will be led by professional volunteer Ruth Matilsky at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. This program is free and open to the community. For more information, call 732-568- 1155 or email [email protected].
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Fashion show open to senior citizens
North Brunswick AARP Chapter 3885 will hold a fashion show by Stein Mart 12:30-2:30 p.m. April 13 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place. Tickets are $15 per person. For tickets, call Marion at 732-545-6761 or Donna at 732-297-4654.
