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Hindu American organizations collect 17,500 pounds of food for Diwali
A group of Hindu American organizations kicked off the season of giving in November with the first Sewa Diwali food drive of its kind in New Jersey. Sewa is an act of selfless service embedded in Hindu tradition. Diwali is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of light over darkness. Many organizations came together…
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South Amboy Elks to hold pancake breakfast Jan. 20
The South Amboy Elks will hold a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon on Jan. 20 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave., South Amboy. There will be a buffet of pancakes, scrambled eggs, breakfast meats, potatoes, sweets, breads, coffee, tea and juice. The cost is $9 per person, or $5 for children 7 and…
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Tickets still available for murder mystery fundraiser in South Brunswick
The Education Foundation of South Brunswick will hold its annual Murder Mystery with Dessert Fundraiser from 7-11 p.m. on Jan. 26 at Pierre’s, 582 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Tickets for “Murder, Vegas Style” are $35 each. For tickets and more information, visit www.edfoundationsb.org.
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Columbia Bank’s Valentine’s Day event Jan. 26
Columbia Bank will hold a Valentine’s Craft Day on Jan. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All are invited to attend this complimentary event at any Columbia Bank branch. A craft with necessary materials and a festive giveaway will be offered while supplies last.
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Women Veterans Support Group offered weekly
Veteran & First Responder Healthcare will hold a Women Veterans Support Group from 6-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 and 23 at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, Conference Room A, 151 Centennial Ave., Piscataway, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Strive Health. The support group is free and confidential…
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Jackson resident to star in ‘The Jungle Book’
David Felicie of Jackson will star in the role of Mowgli in the world premiere of the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater’s production of “The Jungle Book” on Feb. 2 and Feb. 9 at 8 p.m., Feb. 3 at 3 p.m., and Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center,…
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Jackson VFW Auxiliary opens art scholarship contest
JACKSON – Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary No. 4703 has announced the kickoff of its annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Local students in grades nine through 12 have the opportunity to compete for $29,500 in national scholarships, according to a press release. Students must submit an original two- or three-dimensional piece of artwork.…
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Jewish Community Center offers programs, activities
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County will offer the following programs at its location, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison: Duplicate bridge, every Wednesday from 1-4 p.m., through February. Current Events and Controversies 2019 from 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays. Storytelling workshop from 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 11. The Life and Legacy of Paul Robeson: A Two-Part Mini-Series at…
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Cumberbatch portrays Dominic Cummings
By Rick Gables HBO Films and BBC Studios will premiere Brexit, starring Benedict Cumberbatch on HBO Saturday, Jan. 19, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The result of the Brexit referendum in summer 2016 caused a political earthquake that laid waste to the normally stable British establishment and sent political tremors around the world. Cumberbatch portrays Dominic…
