Author: Greater Media
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Sisters to dance solos on stage in ‘Nutcracker’
SOUTH AMBOY — Sisters Amanda, 17, and Rachel Killmer, 14, of South Amboy, will join renowned professional guest artists when they perform the soloist roles of Toy Soldier and Lead Chinese Girl, respectively, in this year’s production of New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble’s (NJDTE) “The Nutcracker.” Amanda and Rachel have been dancing with NJDTE since…
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Pets invited to pose for photos with Santa
New Beginnings Animal Rescue, 706-R Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will offer its Pet Photos With Santa 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Digital photos will be available at a cost of $10 for one, $15 for two, including a holiday frame folder. Pets, children and families welcome. A Holiday Pet Boutique will feature gifts for cats…
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Tickets available for dinner, show
Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Middlesex County will sponsor its annual fundraising Dinner and Show at 5 p.m. Dec. 14 at the JFK Conference Center, 70 James St., Edison. Proceeds will support the Holocaust Survivor Services and Kosher Meals on Wheels programs. Cost is $50 per person and includes admission, entertainment by singing impressionist Eric…
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Sammy’s Hope seeks donations, volunteers throughout December
As Sammy’s Hope Animal Welfare & Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., Sayreville, prepares to open its doors to homeless dogs and cats, all monetary donations made through Dec. 31 will be doubled by an anonymous donor, up to $10,000. The funds will help get the new center up and running by Jan. 1, 2015. The…
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Indian Cultural Society to present comedy performance, dinner
The Indian Cultural Society will present Molière’s comic masterpiece, “Tartuffe,” on Dec. 14 at North Brunswick Township High School, 98 Raider Road. Seating for the pre-dinner performance will begin at 2 p.m., with the curtain rising at 2:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. For the play only, seating begins at 6 p.m.…
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Interim director in place at Helmetta shelter
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer HELMETTA — The New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA) has named an interim director of the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter. The action follows the Borough Council’s decision to turn management duties over to the NJSPCA and suspend the shelter’s director and assistant director without…
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Monmouth Park racetrack betting on fantasy sports
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer While wagering on sporting events remains prohibited, Monmouth Park racetrack is aiming to tap the growing market of fantasy football players. Dennis Drazin, advisor to Darby Development, operator of Monmouth Park, said on Dec. 1 he has set meetings with different companies that could run the fantasy football program at…
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Area tree lightings slated for Dec. 7
Ocean Grove’s Tree Lighting will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at Auditorium Square Park at the corner of Pitman Avenue and Pilgrim Pathway. For more information, call 732-775-0035, ext. 100. Ocean Township’s Tree Lighting will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Ocean Historical Museum, 703 Deal Road. For more information,…
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Public vigil will focus on climate change
Waterspirit will hold a public vigil for climate change action 7-8 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Stella Maris Retreat Center, 981 Ocean Ave., Long Branch. The vigil, “Light for Lima,” will include an hour of contemplative prayer and meditation as global leaders convene to negotiate in Lima, Peru. The evening will feature Dorothy Sikora and…
