Author: Greater Media
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Big Chill 5K set for Dec. 5 at Rutgers
Registration is open for The Rutgers Big Chill, a charity 5K run/walk that will be held by the Rutgers Recreation, a department within the Division of Student Affairs at the Rutgers University New Brunswick campus. The race begins at 9 a.m., Dec. 5, at the Rutgers University College Avenue gym, 130 College Ave., New Brunswick.…
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Fire safety video provides lessons for the whole family
Following on the heels of Fire Prevention Week and the county’s Firefighter and EMS Volunteer Appreciation Day, the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders has released a high-quality fire safety video that offers tips and strategies on how to prevent fires and keep safe during such emergencies. “Fire Prevention and Safety: A Family Approach” was…
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Children can win chance to light house
The Mahoneys will hold a public house lighting at their residence, 55 Valley Vale Drive, Old Bridge, at 6 p.m. on Dec. 1. Parents with children between 2 and 8 years old can enter their child in a contest to activate a special controller that will light the entire house and receive a special gift.…
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County’s ice skating rink opens for 13th season
Middlesex County’s popular Roosevelt Park Family Ice Skating Rink opened for its 13th season on Nov. 20. The rink is located at the Level Playing Fields Complex inside the county’s Roosevelt Park, which is adjacent to Menlo Park Mall in Edison. Accredited group and private lessons are available. The rink is available for birthday parties…
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Murder mystery, dinner set at temple
Temple B’nai Shalom will host its Dinner and Murder Mystery Show 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the temple, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick. The evening will feature the show, a catered Italian buffet dinner, soft drinks, dessert and coffee. Guests may bring their own wine. Cost is $50 per person. To register, email…
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Metuchen Library to hold workshop Dec. 1
Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will hold a Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Workshop, especially for parents and teens, on eating and body image, from 7-8:45 p.m. on Dec. 1. Susan Gutwill is the presenter, with over thirty years of experience as a psychotherapist, and has developed programs and taught classes in this area.…
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Goods and Services Auction announced
Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will hold the annual Neve Shalom Goods and Services Auction at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6. There will be table seating, light dairy snacks, soft drinks, new items, a faster paced live auction, tricky tray, raffles and fun giveaways. The admission price is $10 per person if tickets are…
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County’s ice skating rink opens for 13th season
Middlesex County’s popular Roosevelt Park Family Ice Skating Rink opened for its 13th season on Nov. 20. The rink is located at the Level Playing Fields Complex inside the county’s Roosevelt Park, which is adjacent to Menlo Park Mall in Edison. Accredited group and private lessons are available. The rink is available for birthday parties…
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County awards $6 million grant for arts center
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — The developers of a proposed arts district have been awarded a $6 million grant from the county. Mayor John McCormac said the developers would receive the $6 million grant from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund that will help fund several arts-related improvements at the former…
