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  • Christmas story will come to life on church grounds

    Christmas story will come to life on church grounds

    The 32nd annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story, an outdoor display of life-size Bible scenes including live costumed characters, animals and holiday music, will be presented 7-9 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 on the grounds of Sayre Woods Bible Church, Route 9 south, Old Bridge. Participants will go on a…

  • Spotlight Players bring people together on stage

    Spotlight Players bring people together on stage

    By KATHARINE FRIEDMAN Correspondent With big, bright lights shining down and music beginning to play, there is a rush of excitement as the curtain opens and the audience begins to applaud. Every actor feels this way when stepping out on a Broadway stage. However, for some it does not matter how big the stage is as…

  • Sheriff’s Office Exploring Program holds open house

    Sheriff’s Office Exploring Program holds open house

    The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office would like to welcome students ages 14 – 20 to attend an open house for its new Sheriff’s Explorer program. The Explorer leadership program gives young adults an opportunity to “explore” a possible career in law enforcement by working and training with members of the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office. Explorers learn…

  • Historical association to host Family Day

    Historical association to host Family Day

    The Monmouth County Historical Association’s museum at 70 Court St., Freehold, will hold a special Family Day on Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the morning, visit the museum’s Battle of Monmouth exhibition, That Memorable Sabbath-day: The Battle of Monmouth in Drawings, Paintings & Prints and join in activities such as a…

  • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage makes an acquisition in New Jersey

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage makes an acquisition in New Jersey

     Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a leading residential real estate brokerage company in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., announced today it has acquired the assets of Choice Realty, Co. in Iselin. Choice Realty, which has one office and 31 independent sales associates, will operate as Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.  Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is part of NRT…

  • Event helps raise $12K for CVR

    Event helps raise $12K for CVR

    The Center for Vocational Rehabilitation, Inc. (CVR)  held its 11th annual Casino Night at the Long Branch Elks Club on Oct. 21. The well-attended event raised $12,000, a figure that resulted in the most profitable Casino Night ever held by CVR, which is a not-for- profit organization in Eatontown that houses many programs that help individuals…

  • Holiday Lighting Celebration set for Dec. 4

    Holiday Lighting Celebration set for Dec. 4

    The Dayton Village Citizen’s Coalition will hold its annual Holiday Lighting Celebration from 3:45-5:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 at various locations around the “5 Corners” in Dayton. The event will begin with the children hanging natural ornaments (make your own and bring) on trees in front of the Slack Carroll Historic House, 354 Georges Rd.,…

  • Wine and Chocolate Evening to benefit South Brunswick Library

    Wine and Chocolate Evening to benefit South Brunswick Library

    The South Brunswick Library will hold a Wine and Chocolate Evening at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 1, at Cafe Nicole in the Holiday Inn, 100 Independence Way, off of Route 1 north, Princeton. The event will include samplings of wine, chocolate and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $55 each and will benefit the South Brunswick Public Library…

  • Parent University is collaboration among parents, educators, students

    Parent University is collaboration among parents, educators, students

    OLD BRIDGE – More than 200 parents and teachers attended the Old Bridge Public Schools’ annual Parent University on Nov. 16 to learn strategies and techniques to guide children to achieve success not only in the classroom but in society. Parent University, an on-going initiative to equip parents with information, resources and training, offered programs…