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‘Communicating Across the Racial Divide’ talk set for Dec. 29
The League of Women Voters of the Greater Red Bank Area will present an interactive discussion on “Communicating Across the Racial Divide” at 7 p.m. on Dec. 29 at the Monmouth County Library, Route 35, Shrewsbury. The documentary, “Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot,” will be shown. Pilgrim Baptist Pastor Terrence K. Porter will moderate the…
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‘Minecraft Challenge’ events set at library
Youngsters ages 9 and up are invited to “Minecraft Challenge” programs set for 5 p.m. Jan. 10 and 24 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 732-521-5000, visit the library’s Youth Services department or log on to www.monroetwplibrary.org.
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How to tame indoor home odors
A clean home interior can make a strong first impression on prospective buyers, but only if that home is accompanied by pleasant scents. Odors can make a strong impact on buyers’ perceptions of a home, including its level of cleanliness and upkeep. Although dirt and other grime can contribute to the odor of a home,…
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St. Stan’s to offer New Year’s Day Bingo
St. Stanislaus Kostka Church will sponsor its New Year’s Day Bingo beginning at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 1 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. Doors will open at noon. The kitchen will be open during the event. For more information, call the parish office at 732-254-0212.
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Family Day at Monmouth County Historical Association
Monmouth County Historical Association’s museum, 70 Court St., will hold a special Family Day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Dec. 26. Spend family time with museum activities and learn about our shared history. In the morning, visit the Battle of Monmouth exhibition, “That Memorable Sabbath-day: The Battle of Monmouth in Drawings, Paintings & Prints,” and join…
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Raymour & Flanigan opens outlet store in E.B.
The newest Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Outlet recently opened for business in Suite 8 at the Mid-State Mall, 300 Route 18, East Brunswick. The new site is one of only a handful of outlets opened by Raymour & Flanigan to date. The new-concept store is outfitted with a large selection of new furnishings,…
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S.R. education panel sets fundraising dinner-dance
The South River Foundation for Educational Excellence (SRFEE) will host its second annual Adult Dinner Dance fundraiser 7 p.m. Jan. 20, 2017, at the Ria Mar Ballroom, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. The event will feature a buffet dinner, soda, beer, wine, sangria, dancing and raffles. Advance-purchase tickets are on sale through Jan. 16 at…
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Blood drive will honor late teacher, coach
The family of Jessica Uveges LoNigro, a longtime Old Bridge resident, teacher and cheerleading coach who passed away in 2014 at age 33, will host a community blood drive in her memory noon-7:30 p.m. Dec. 28 at the Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. New Jersey Blood Services, a division of the…
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New Year’s Eve gala to raise funds for legion roof
American Legion Post No. 253 will hold its Raise the Roof New Year’s Eve Party Dec. 31 at the post home, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. for a cocktail hour with open bar. Dinner will be served at 8:30 p.m. The party will continue to 1 a.m. The event will feature…
