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  • Kipnis stresses transparency, respect at campaign kickoff

    Kipnis stresses transparency, respect at campaign kickoff

        Daryl J. Kipnis, who is seeking the Republican nomination for his candidacy for the New Jersey State Senate in New Jersey’s 17th Legislative District, held a Campaign Kickoff Reception event at The Imperia in Somerset on Jan. 5. “The people of New Jersey are a remarkable people — we have a certain resilience, fortitude…

  • Free welding training offered for the unemployed

    Free welding training offered for the unemployed

    Brookdale and Ocean County community colleges will partner to hold a free welding training program for area residents from Feb. 7-March 30 in Toms River. The 166-hour program, open to unemployed individuals with a high school diploma or equivalency degree, will cover a wide range of hands-on skills and basic industry knowledge, including arc welding,…

  • Free dental-care event set for Feb. 3 at KidZdent

    Free dental-care event set for Feb. 3 at KidZdent

    Drs. Cavan Brunsden and Nancy Villa of KidZdent, 2455 Route 516, Old Bridge, will provide free preventive and restorative dental care and, if necessary, make referrals for continuing treatment, for needy children ages 12 and under during the one-day Give Kids A Smile event planned for Feb. 3. The program is part of National Children’s…

  • Discussion series in Lincroft explores wide range of topics

    Discussion series in Lincroft explores wide range of topics

    The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County (UUCMC) will serve s the host to the Sunday Morning Dialog series at 9 a.m. each Sunday in its Community Room at 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. The series is just one of several programs the congregation offers as an opportunity to encourage deep exploration of new and timely topics. On Jan.…

  • Maximizing tax refund to be topic at library

    Maximizing tax refund to be topic at library

    The Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road, will host a program titled “How to Maximize Your Income-Tax Refund” 6-8 p.m. Jan. 30. Glenn Bartram of Accredited Tax and Financial Services will walk audience members through the process of filing for a federal-tax refund. New deductions will be discussed. The event is a group presentation; one-on-one assistance…

  • St. Bart’s open houses planned for Jan. 29, Feb. 3

    St. Bart’s open houses planned for Jan. 29, Feb. 3

    St. Bartholomew School, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will hold open houses 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Jan. 29, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:15-1:15 p.m. Feb. 3. The school offers full-time 3- and 4-year-old preschool programs; full-day kindergarten; classes for grades 1-8; before-school and after-school care; and extracurricular activities including clubs, sports, band, chorus, drama and Latin.…

  • Alzheimer’s, dementia program on tap at library

    Alzheimer’s, dementia program on tap at library

    The East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, will host “I Love You! Who Are You?,” a program on Alzheimer’s and dementia, 7 p.m. Jan. 18. Lead by Galina Markovich, R.N., the session will provide advice and information on how caregivers can best assist loved ones suffering from the cognitive impairments of Alzheimer’s…

  • Local resident curates fiber-art exhibition

    Local resident curates fiber-art exhibition

    Fiber artist Kevan Lunney of East Brunswick, who has designed and organized shows for the fiber-art group Fiber Revolution and the Academy of Music in Spotswood, recently curated “Repair and Connect: Rejuvenating Work in Fiber and Cloth,” an art show planned for Jan. 20-March 22 at Capital Health Medical Center-Hopewell. The Investor’s Bank Art and…

  • In the service

    In the service

    U.S. Air Force Airman Diamonique L. Swindle graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four…