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  • Milltown solo soprano concert rescheduled for Feb. 7

    Milltown solo soprano concert rescheduled for Feb. 7

    A program of repertoire for solo soprano, originally planned for Jan. 24, has been rescheduled to 5 p.m. Feb. 7 at the United Methodist Church at Milltown, 47 N. Main St. Soprano Diane Aragona and pianist Thomas Hobson Williams will present a concert featuring works by Bernstein, Debussy, Mozart and others. Admission is free of charge;…

  • Rec sets snowman, snow-sculpture event

    Rec sets snowman, snow-sculpture event

    The Monroe Township Recreation Department is sponsoring its annual Snowman and Snow-Sculpture Contest. The competition, open to township residents, will run through March 31. There will be two categories: Original Snowman and Most Original Snow Sculpture. Entries may be solo, team or family projects. Awards will be presented at the April meeting of the township…

  • Sports Shorts

    Sports Shorts

    Those interested in playing for one of the fastest growing sports in the country can sign up for Jackson Lacrosse. Signups are now open for both boys and girls programs. For more information, please contact Chris at [email protected] or visit www.jacksonlax.org.   Three Penn State-Hazleton starters finished in double figures as the Lady Lions cruised…

  • Middlesex County Dems to hold Jazz Night Jan. 30

    Middlesex County Dems to hold Jazz Night Jan. 30

    The Middlesex County Democratic Organization Social Club will host its Jazz Night 7:30-10 p.m. Jan. 30 at Baker’s Barn, 93 Church Lane, East Brunswick. A local jazz band will perform. Refreshments will be served. Tickets cost $25. To reserve, call Kevin at 732-986-4759.

  • Health-care restrictions endanger women

    Health-care restrictions endanger women

    It is hard to believe that 43 years have passed since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a woman’s right to privacy in making her own decisions about her reproductive health. I write this letter as a grandmother of six young people, and I want my grandchildren to have this right to privacy as…

  • Tri-Town News Datebook, Feb. 4

    • Friends of Howell Library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell, will host a $1 book bag sale during regular library hours now through Feb. 15. All ages are welcome to fill a bag with books and audio items and pay $1. Details: 732-938-2300. • The New Egypt Elks Lodge will hold a fish fry from…

  • News Transcript Datebook, Feb. 3

    • David Martin, historian, author, public speaker and president of the Friends of the Monmouth Battlefield, will speak about the humor of George Washington at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Monmouth County Library headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. This free event is open to the public. • Joseph W. Hammond, Curator of Museum Collections…

  • Relay for Life of S.R./Sayreville kickoff scheduled for Jan. 31

    Relay for Life of S.R./Sayreville kickoff scheduled for Jan. 31

    Relay for Life of South River/Sayreville will host its 2016 Kickoff Celebration 1-4 p.m. Jan. 31 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451, 31 Reid St., South River. Members of the public are invited to attend and learn more about the purpose of the Relay and how to participate. For more information, email [email protected].…

  • LB 2.7 Long Branch Elks to host Super Bowl Party

    LB 2.7 Long Branch Elks to host Super Bowl Party

    The Long Branch Elks Lodge 742 will host a Super Bowl Party beginning at noon Feb. 7 at 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch. Snacks and a halftime buffet will be served. The bar will open at noon for the pre-game shows. Open bar begins 6 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. For tickets, contact…