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Stand on the side of love
On a day dedicated to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, a hero of the civil rights movement, and in the midst of a three-day celebration of his legacy promoting interfaith community building and interracial understanding, we find ourselves stunned by an act of hate in our neighborhoods. To the person who distributed these [Klu…
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Examiner Datebook, Feb. 18
• Center Players, 35 South St., Freehold, will present Neil Simon’s Chapter Two at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays from Feb. 12 through March 13. Tickets are at $23 to $25 and are available by calling 732-462-9093 or visiting www.centerplayers.org • No Stigma Network, Inc. will hold a support meeting…
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Saints to be focus of Lenten series
The churches of South Amboy and Sayreville will join together to present a five-week Lenten program titled “Hazardous Saints” 7-8 p.m., Thursdays, Feb. 18-March 25. Each session will focus on a person who risked his or her life for faith. Refreshments will be served after each presentation. The schedule is as follows: Feb. 18 –…
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Taste of the Town planned at firehouse
The Jamesburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host its annual Taste of the Town soup-tasting event 1-3 p.m. March 5 at the Jamesburg firehouse, 82 W. Railroad Ave. Members of the public are invited to sample soups supplied by local restaurants and vote for their favorite entry. Cost is $8 per person. Complimentary coffee and…
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Library to celebrate N.J. Makers Day
The second annual New Jersey Makers Day MakerFest, a statewide celebration of the “do-it-yourselfer,” is set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 19 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The program will showcase hands-on demonstrations and exhibitions for all ages. An open call has been issued for makers including those dealing with…
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Drums Alive series to aid Columbian Club
Licensed instructor Denise Morgan will lead Drums Alive classes, featuring a high-energy dance rhythmical workout, 7-7:55 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 25-March 24, at the Columbian Club of Knights of Columbus Council No. 426, 308 Fourth St., South Amboy. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Columbian Club. The program is open to adults (including…
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Columbiettes, Knights to offer Lenten meals
Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 and its Columbiettes will host its annual Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners 4:30-7 p.m., Fridays, Feb. 19-March 25, at the Knights Victorian Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The menu will include fried shrimp, fried or baked flounder platters, combos, sandwiches, chowder, manicotti, a salad…
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Bunny to appear at March 13 breakfast in South River
A Breakfast With the Easter Bunny is set for 8 a.m.-1 p.m. March 13 at the Philo Masonic Lodge, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. The event will feature an all-you-can-eat country breakfast and photographs with the Easter Bunny. Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $4 for youngsters ages 3-12; children under age…
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Church offers services, recitals during Lent
United Methodist Church at Milltown, 47 N. Main St., will hold Lenten services and recitals at noon on Wednesdays, Feb. 24-March 16. A brief prayer service will be followed by a 30-minute organ recital. A bag lunch will be provided for all in attendance. For more information, log on to www.umcmilltown.org.
