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  • Local animal rescue receives donation from Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20 fame

    Local animal rescue receives donation from Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20 fame

    Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society has received a $10,000 grant from the Sidewalk Angels Foundation, a nonprofit organization lead by singer-songwriter Rob Thomas and his wife Marisol. “The Sidewalk Angels Foundation has surprised, humbled and inspired us once again,” said Christie Artlotta, executive director of Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society. “This…

  • Walk will aid fight against domestic violence

    Walk will aid fight against domestic violence

    October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. South Brunswick will hold a walk to stop domestic violence at 7 p.m. on Oct. 22 at Wetherill Historic Site, 269 Georges Rd., Dayton. Wear a purple shirt and bring a flashlight. Attendees are asked to bring a shoebox filled with personal hygiene products such as soap, washcloth,…

  • Sit down or grab-and-go at Pasta Palooza

    Sit down or grab-and-go at Pasta Palooza

    The North Brunswick Township High School Parents Soccer Association will hold Pasta Palooza from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the American Legion, 1015 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. Dinners are $12 per person eat in, $40 for a family of four (two adult maximum) eat in, or take out for $15. For more information, email…

  • Trail Fun Run to benefit children with brain injuries

    Trail Fun Run to benefit children with brain injuries

    Sayreville’s Hit the Bricks 5K Trail Fun Run / Walk will be held at 9:30 a.m., Oct. 8, rain or shine, at the Capik Nature Preserve, Cheesequake Road, Sayreville. Register at sayrevillerec.com. For more information, call 732-390-7096. Proceeds to benefit Sayreville Brain Injured Children.

  • Aberdeen joins other towns to fund legal action against utility’s proposal

    Aberdeen joins other towns to fund legal action against utility’s proposal

    ABERDEEN — In a shared services action, the Aberdeen Township Council has approved a plan for the municipality to join forces with other Bayshore towns to fund legal and engineering costs for the fight against Jersey Central Power & Light’s (JCP&L) proposal to construct power transmission lines along the North Jersey Coast Line between Aberdeen…

  • Brookdale to host Food Truck Festival Oct. 15

    Brookdale to host Food Truck Festival Oct. 15

    LINCROFT — Community members of all ages are invited to a day of music, food, prizes and family-friendly games and activities at the first-ever 90.5 The Night Food Truck Festival, which will be held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15 at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road. The free event, hosted by Brookdale Public Radio,…

  • LADACIN will hold casino night Oct. 14

    LADACIN will hold casino night Oct. 14

    LADACIN Network will hold its annual Casino Night and Gift Auction at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, Howell, on Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. The event will support LADACIN’s mission of providing a continuum of care including educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services to infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental…

  • Cheers & Jeers

    Cheers & Jeers

    by Damian Holbrook Cheers to Gotham for not even needing a Dark Knight. With Nygma (Cory Michael Smith) and Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor) pairing up and a bevy of DC Comics femme fatales on the loose, the adventures of young Jim Gordon (Ben McKenzie) are better and battier than ever in Season 3. Cheers to…

  • Vendors needed for church’s Holiday Boutique

    Vendors needed for church’s Holiday Boutique

    Oak Tree Presbyterian Church, 445 Plainfield Rd., Edison, is seeking vendors for its annual Holiday Boutique, which will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 19. The table fee is $35. Crafters, home businesses, giftware, handmade jewelry and clothing are needed. If interested, vendors should call 732-549-4178.