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Old Bridge school shows it has ‘character’
OLD BRIDGE – Jonas Salk Middle School received national recognition this week by being named a National School of Character. Character.org, a non-profit group that supports the advancement of character development in schools, communities and workplaces globally, will honor the sixth- to eighth-grade school at its 24th National Forum on Character Education Oct. 20-21 in…
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Qello Concerts available at Old Bridge Library
Qello Concerts, the world’s largest collection of full-length live concerts and music documentaries streamed on-demand to nearly all digital devices, are now available for Old Bridge Library patrons. Qello Concerts features 1,700 concerts and documentaries, ranging from selections from the 1920s to today’s popular artists. Performances span over 30 genres, from classical to rock, reggae…
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High 5 summer camp returns to Jamesburg
The High 5 Summer Camp will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 26 to Aug. 18 for children ages 5-13 at JFK Elementary School, 28 Front St., Jamesburg. Activities will include sports, arts and crafts, performances, clubs, music, computers, trips and more. Lunch and snacks are served daily. For residents of…
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Spring Fest to include live painting, musical tributes
East Brunswick Spring Fest will accompany the 15th annual Fine Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 3 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. There will be food trucks; live music, including a Mr. Ray children’s concert at 10 a.m., a Bob Dylan tribute band at 1 p.m.,…
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Vendors sought for model train show
Toy vendors and model train vendors are wanted for the annual Toy and Model Train Show, to be held Sept. 23 and 24 by the Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Peace parish hall, 1740 Route 130, North Brunswick. There is no table charge, but donations will be accepted. For moreinformation, call 732-322-0765…
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Local temple holds casino night in June
Temple B’nai Shalom will hold its Casino Night at 8 p.m. on June 3 at the temple, 15 Fern Road, East Brunswick. Attendees can try their luck at blackjack, roulette, craps, poker and a money wheel. Admission is $40 per person and includes snacks, dessert and coffee. BYOB. Registrants will receive complimentary prize tickets for early…
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Local restaurants cited for halal violations
The state attorney general has cited 15 businesses for failing to disclose practices relating to food served as halal as the holy month of Ramadan approaches. N.J. Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced on May 22 that the Division of Consumer Affairs has issued Notices of Violation (“NOVs”) for allegedly failing to properly disclose practices…
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Respite program meets on Mondays
The Interfaith Network of Care currently has openings from 12-4 p.m. on Mondays in their Respite program held at the South River American Legion, 264 Whitehead Ave., South River. The program provides a nutritious meal, music, chair exercises and visits from a comfort dog. The program has participants with dementia, some who have had strokes, and others…

