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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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.
