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  • Needlepoint to be topic at library workshop

    Needlepoint to be topic at library workshop

    Francine Kaplan of The Stitchery, 14 W. Railroad Ave., Jamesburg, will offer a program beginning at 7 p.m. Jan. 12, 2017, at the Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. The session will feature a PowerPoint presentation on the history and use of needlepoint. Examples will be displayed. Light refreshments will be served. The Friends of…

  • Tickets on sale for musical ‘Cinderella’

    Tickets on sale for musical ‘Cinderella’

    Sayreville Middle School will present its production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” 7 p.m. Jan. 13, 2017, and 2 and 7 p.m. Jan. 14 in the auditorium at Sayreville War Memorial High School, 820 Washington Road. Tickets are available in advance and cost $8 for adults, $6 for youngsters ages 10 and under; children under…

  • Monroe Schools sets kindergarten signups

    Monroe Schools sets kindergarten signups

    Monroe Township Public Schools will hold kindergarten registration March 1, 2, 9, 10, 14 and 15, 2017. A child must be 5 years old by Oct. 31, 2017, to be enrolled in kindergarten. Parents should bring their child’s original birth certificate, current physical form and immunization record signed and dated by a doctor; four proof-of-residency…

  • Strength-training session scheduled at library

    Strength-training session scheduled at library

    “Start the New Year Strong,” an introductory strength-training event, is set for 7-8 p.m. Jan. 9, 2017, at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road. Participants will need a mat, a set of light weights and water. If an individual does not have weights, he or she should bring two extra bottles of water. The…

  • Indie Street Film Festival is now accepting submissions

    Indie Street Film Festival is now accepting submissions

    The second annual Indie Street Film Festival, set for July 26-30, 2017 in Red Bank, is now accepting film submissions through Withoutabox and FilmFreeway. Festival passes are now on sale. Taking place at multiple theatrical venues in Red Bank, the event will be anchored by its presenting sponsor, the historic Count Basie Theatre. The Indie…

  • Garden Club of Metuchen meeting set for Jan. 9

    Garden Club of Metuchen meeting set for Jan. 9

    “Dig it! Understanding your Soil” will be the topic of the Garden Club of Metuchen meeting on Jan. 9. Richard Miller, landscape architect and Garden Club member, will present information about understanding soil, how to improve it, and what will grow best in it. The meeting will take place at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Fryer…

  • Library participating in ‘Little Heroes at Home’ toy drive

    Library participating in ‘Little Heroes at Home’ toy drive

    LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Free Public Library has a “Little Heroes” holiday donation tree located at the Circulation Desk at the Main Library at 328 Broadway. Deployed military personnel will not be home to celebrate the holidays with their families, and Eagles Up! would like to make their children smile by sending each…

  • Celebrating with song

    Celebrating with song

    The a cappella group Six13 will sing a concert for Hanukkah in New Brunswick By Keith Loria From the Princeton Packet Ever since the 2012 movie “Pitch Perfect” became an underdog smash at the box office, a cappella music has found its way into the mainstream, with TV shows, movies and radio all seeing increases in…

  • A constant smile, a special film

    A constant smile, a special film

    By Paul Hall Enamored. That was the word after my screening of La La Land from director Damien Chazelle. It was all I could say as I exited the theater. I was enamored. La La Land tells the story of Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) against the gorgeous backdrop of Los Angeles. Sebastian…