Author: Greater Media
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Tickets available for ‘Wonderful Life’
GB Productions will present its staged radio play, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” at 8 p.m. Dec. 3, 4 and 6 in the auditorium at St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students. For group rates, tickets or more information, call 732-251-8323 or the…
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South Amboy church to hold Tricky Tray
The Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary’s Cheer Team will host its Tricky Tray Dec. 5 at Memorial Hall, 529 Washington Ave., South Amboy, across from Sacred Heart Church. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Drawings will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $20 per person and includes one sheet of tickets and complimentary coffee and cake. To…
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Toy drive to benefit foster, adopted kids
Middlesex County Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS) is sponsoring a holiday toy drive through Dec. 10. Donations may be dropped off at the Scott Krumholz law office, 281 Summerhill Road, Suite 104, East Brunswick. The donated toys will be given to children in the foster-care system and in adoptive homes throughout the county during…
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Cancer patients to have day at Manalapan spa
The Women’s Council for the Leon Hess Cancer Center will host its semiannual Spa for Spirit on Dec. 2 at Avanti Day Resort in Manalapan. The Spa for Spirit is held twice a year to give about 30 cancer patients a day of relaxation, rejuvenation and beauty, according to a press release. “The women spend…
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What’s new in water conservation
By Patricia V. Rivera CTW Features Take a look at the latest water-efficiency home features that are reducing usage and recycling water, saving homeowners money in the process I n some parts of the nation, energy efficiency is taking the back seat to a new concern: water conservation. Also prompted by rising costs similar to…
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Health and where you call home
By Patricia V. Rivera CTW Features Walkable neighborhoods don’t just offer convenience to homeowners. They’re also great for their health. Want to take control of your health simply by living your everyday life? Try moving to a walkable community. An increasing number of studies are showing that walkable communities boost physical activity on a daily…
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Flavors of the Jersey Shore Food & Wine Festival benefits cancer services
Flavors of the Jersey Shore Food and Wine Festival event co-chairs Mary Clark of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River and Rob Sickel of Pine Belt Chevrolet of Lakewood with Denice Gaffney, vice president, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation. More than 300 guests gathered recently to support the Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation…
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Charges pending in pepper spray incident at school
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Pepper spray that was released inside Freehold Township High School by a 14-year-old male student on the morning of Nov. 5 sent one school cafeteria employee to CentraState Medical Center for evaluation. Authorities said 17 additional employees were evaluated on-site in the aftermath of the incident.…
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High school to stage ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
Every time a bell rings from Nov. 21-22, an angel will get its wings, courtesy of the Colts Neck High School Drama Club’s production of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The play is about George Bailey, who learns the impact his life has had on others from the quirky yet endearing angel Clarence Odbody. Show times…
