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  • The truth is in here as “The X-Files” returns to FOX

    The truth is in here as “The X-Files” returns to FOX

    By Kellie Freeze, www.channelguidemag.com The statement “absence makes the heart grow fonder” certainly rings true in the case of The X-Files. The groundbreaking sci-fi horror drama went off the air in May 2002 and spawned two films — one in 1998 and a second in 2008 — but the return of the beloved series has…

  • Steve McQueen

    Steve McQueen

    By Lucie M. Winborne, ReMIND Magazine The ruggedly handsome, devil-may-care-cool Terrence Steven McQueen was born in Beech Grove, Ind., on March 24, 1930. The actor was as well-known for his passion for motorcycles and racecars (he once commented that he wasn’t sure “whether I’m an actor who races or a racer who acts”) as he…

  • Tri-Town News Datebook, Jan. 28

    • The Italian American Cultural Society of New Jersey will hold a dinner meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at La Cashina Ristorante, 53 Route 34, Marlboro. The restaurant is BYOB. The cost is $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers. Cash is preferred. No credit cards. Details: 917-743-3311 or 732-861-9465 or www.italianamericansnj.com • The…

  • Sayreville Library to begin computer classes Feb. 1

    Sayreville Library to begin computer classes Feb. 1

    The Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road, will offer an upcoming series of computer classes for beginners who want to learn the basics. Sessions are open to adults only. Interested individuals may register for one or more classes. “Microsoft Excel 2010 and 2013” is set for 6-8 p.m. Feb. 1. Participants will learn to create, edit…

  • Free dental-care event set for Feb. 5 at KidZdent Old Bridge

    Cavan Brunsden, D.M.D., and the team at KidZdent, 2455 Route 516, Old Bridge, will provide a day of free preventive and emergency dental care for uninsured, underprivileged children ages 12 and under, during the one-day Give Kids A Smile event set for Feb. 5. The program is part of National Children’s Dental Health Month, the…

  • News Transcript Datebook, Jan. 27

    • The Italian American Cultural Society of New Jersey will hold a dinner meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at La Cashina Ristorante, 53 Route 34, Marlboro. The restaurant is BYOB. The cost is $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers. Cash is preferred. No credit cards. Details: 917-743-3311 or 732-861-9465 or www.italianamericansnj.com. • The…

  • Examiner Datebook, Jan. 28

    • Allentown Boy Scout Troop 180 will hold a Valentine’s Day pancake breakfast from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 13 in the banquet room at the Allentown Presbyterian Church, 20 High St., Allentown. All are welcome to attend. Details: 732-995-3027. • The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, 310 Mount’s Corner Drive, Freehold Township, will present Professor…

  • Parenting program to begin Feb. 4 in Milltown

    Parenting program to begin Feb. 4 in Milltown

    A free STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) program for Milltown-area parents is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 4-March 24, in the media center at Parkview School, 80 Violet Terrace, Milltown. The program, which features a parenting-education curriculum designed to help parents of 6- to 12-year-olds learn effective ways to relate to their children…

  • East Brunswick Feb. 1-29 shopping event to benefit Relay for Life

    East Brunswick Feb. 1-29 shopping event to benefit Relay for Life

    The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of East Brunswick will hold a shopping fundraiser Feb. 1-29 at Five Below, 607 Route 18 south, East Brunswick. Store hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. An event flier must be presented; 10 percent of purchases made will be donated to Relay for…