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  • ‘Unknown Landscapes’ artist’s reception set for Feb. 18

    ‘Unknown Landscapes’ artist’s reception set for Feb. 18

    Transformations Gallery at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will present “Unknown Landscapes,” an exhibition of the Cuban artist Enrique Zaldivar, through April 30, with an artist’s reception scheduled from 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 18. The reception will feature a live painting demonstration by the artist as well as live music and light…

  • Monmouth Park stall applications are now available

    Monmouth Park stall applications are now available

    OCEANPORT — Stall applications for the 2017 Monmouth Park racing season are now available online at www.monmouthpark.com under the horsemen’s tab. In addition, horsemen can pick up a hard copy of the application in the Monmouth Park administration building. Completed applications are due back in the racing office no later than March 16. The 2017…

  • Chromebook basics for parents slated at the library

    Chromebook basics for parents slated at the library

    To assist parents who have children in any of the Edison elementary and middle schools, the Clara Barton Public Library will hold free classes on Chromebook basics for parents. The schedule is: Feb. 25 at 1 p.m.; Feb. 27 at 5:30 p.m.; March 2 at 5:30 p.m.; and March 4 at 1 p.m. To register,…

  • Community yard sale slated in Lincroft

    Community yard sale slated in Lincroft

    The Lincroft Village Green Association (LVGA) will hold its 13th annual Community Yard Sale from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 29 at homes across Lincroft. The LVGA is a civic organization committed to the preservation and restoration of the local community. Yearly membership is $25 per family. Participation in the yard sale is free for LVGA members, and…

  • Bowling event to support Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs

    Bowling event to support Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties’ 35th annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser is now underway with teams registering to support a cause that helps children. Registration is open online at www.bbbsmmc.org now or by calling 732-444-3539. The dates and times are as follows: • March 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Shore Lanes, Neptune…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

      The following local students were named to the dean’s list at Seton Hall University, South Orange, for the fall 2016 semester: From Monmouth Junction: Andre Bakhos, Alexander Borowick, Spoorthi Datla, Lauren MacHalany and Sheetal Swaminathan. From Kendall Park: Engy Beskal, Kaitlynn Bunch, Zachary Case, Maxwell Rowe, Gabriella Scimemi and Kaitlin Swierczek. From North Brunswick: Gregory Doyle, Valerie…

  • Hollywood legends will be topics of discussion

    Hollywood legends will be topics of discussion

    A Hollywood Legends Discussion Group will be held at 12:30 p.m. on March 9 and 30 at the South Brunswick Senior Center, 540 Ridge Rd., Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. “Leading Ladies” including Grace Kelly and Joan Crawford will be March 9; on March 30, learn about “Leading Men: including Robert Mitchum and William…

  • Robot allows ill seventh grader to participate in class

    Robot allows ill seventh grader to participate in class

    EAST BRUNSWICK — A seventh grader’s school is rallying around him to make his ordeal with cancer as easy as possible. Tyler Knurek missed his fifth grade year due to his initial diagnosis and is dealing with a recurrence this year. While he undergoes treatment, St. Bartholomew School in East Brunswick is helping him remain part…

  • Veterans to receive preference in housing

    Veterans to receive preference in housing

    Legislation that will establish an affordable housing occupancy preference for homeless and disabled veterans in New Jersey has been signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. Assemblywoman Joann Downey (D-Monmouth) was a sponsor of the legislation, according to a press release. The new law establishes a veterans’ preference for affordable housing in housing projects that…