Author: Greater Media
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Independence Day celebration to recognize vets
WOODBRIDGE — The annual Woodbridge Township Independence Day celebration and fireworks display is set for 4 p.m. July 2 at Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park on the Sewaren waterfront. “Woodbridge Township is home to military personnel currently serving overseas, and to military veterans who served and protected America’s freedom and democracy in conflicts around the…
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Community center offers bridge sessions
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will hold a Friday afternoon bridge group, 12:45- 3:30 p.m. No bridge will be held August 28. The cost is free for Community Campus members and $3 per week for nonmembers. Submit payment at the door. For more information, contact Sue Horwitz at…
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Community barbecues announced for July
Oak Tree Presbyterian Church, 445 Plainfield Road, N. Edison, will hold free community barbecues at 6:30 p.m. July 8, 15, 22 and 29. All are welcome. For more information, call 732-549- 4178 or visit www.oaktreechurch.org.
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Vulgar, rude, obnoxious — Ted is back
In theaters now By Paul Hall www.channelguidemag.com If you thought you’d seen it all in Ted, you haven’t. Welcome to Ted 2. Ted (voice of Seth MacFarlane) and Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth) are married, and life is hard for this young couple. They turn to the one thing that they believe will save any failing marriage:…
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Celebrate July Fourth at Oceanfest
TOP PICK The 25th annual Oceanfest, a family-friendly celebration, will take place 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4, rain or shine. The annual Independence Day celebration takes place along the half-mile stretch of the Long Branch Oceanfront Promenade from Pier Village north to Seven Presidents Park. Oceanfest offers something for everyone — delicious food, original crafts,…
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The new focus on healthy ’hoods
By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Health-and-wellness attributes have become some of the most-desired features for Americans Today. Here’s what to look for n your neighborhood. Americans look for a lot of valued amenities in the neighborhoods they choose to live in, from safe streets to a convenient Starbucks on the corner. But when asked…
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Andrews’ kick does the trick at national championships
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Robby Andrews’ running career has been one of electrifying kicks at the end of races. He used them to win national championships at the high school, college and professional levels. On June 20 at the USA Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, which served as the trials for the…
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Monmouth County Chapter of WCR hosts successful Bras for a Cause event
The Monmouth County Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR) hosted a fun-filled event at Buona Sera Palazzo in Ocean Township on May 7, “Bras for a Cause,” to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The event raised $21,515.00. “The Monmouth County Chapter of WCR partnered with the American Cancer Society to help…
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Monmouth County Association of Realtors raises funds for local charities
The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) held fundraising activities recently at the NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award events to help support Monmouth County organizations. All of the proceeds from these events were donated to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties, Cabaret for Life, and The Center in Asbury Park.…
