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  • Library will mark Banned Books Week

    Library will mark Banned Books Week

    The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will celebrate the freedom to read by marking Banned Books Week, Sept. 25-Oct. 1. To highlight the importance of access to free and open information, the library has put together a display of books from its collection that have been banned or challenged in other parts of…

  • Library plans programs for home-schooled

    Library plans programs for home-schooled

    In an effort to meet the needs of the home-schooled community and to expand STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) offerings, the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will offer a monthly home-school book club and weekly First Lego League Challenge for children. The first book-discussion group will meet 11…

  • Middlesex County encourages residents to vote

    Middlesex County encourages residents to vote

    Since Sept. 26 is National Voter Registration Day, the Middlesex County Board of Elections is encouraging all residents who have not already done so to register to vote in the upcoming General Election. “Middlesex County’s Board of Elections aims for all county residents to vote safely and securely for the candidate of their choice,” said James…

  • Hearts of Gold Gala invitation announced

    Hearts of Gold Gala, sponsored by the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation, will be held from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. on Nov. 18 at Crystal Point Yacht Club, 3900 River Rd., Point Pleasant. United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties announces an invitation to the Hearts of Gold Gala to honor the contributions of Carol Kirsimagi,…

  • Raritan Valley Hadassah Mitzvah of Love event slated

    Raritan Valley Hadassah Mitzvah of Love event slated

    Hadassah Associates will be honored at the annual Mitzvah of Love event at 11 a.m. on Nov. 13 at Congregation Ohr Torah. Besides a dynasty lunch, there will be entertainment, input from Israel, and the guest speaker will be the Southern New Jersey Regional President. The cost is $50 couvert, plus a donation toward the…

  • JCC announces trip Nov. 16

    JCC announces trip Nov. 16

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison, announces a trip to the Lower East Side exploring two vastly different ways of life during the 1800s and early 20th century will be held on Nov. 16. Take guided tours of the Merchants House Museum and the Tenement Museum. The bus leaves…

  • Provident Bank interns support local nonprofits in Edison

    Provident Bank interns support local nonprofits in Edison

    The Provident Bank’s summer interns recently volunteered their time at several nonprofit organizations throughout the Edison area, including Our Savior Child Care Center and the Veteran’s Memorial Home. Volunteers participated in activities from bowling and bingo to reading and making crafts, showcasing their investment and commitment to their local community. Each summer, The Provident Bank…

  • Sayreville family accepts donation on behalf of Alex’s Lemonade Stand

    Sayreville family accepts donation on behalf of Alex’s Lemonade Stand

    Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar presented a check for $45,728.16 to an Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Ambassador Hero Family from Sayreville, who accepted the donation on behalf of the charity on Sept. 1. Pictured from left to right are Anton Cruz, Alex’s Lemonade Stand hero family member, Donna Cruz, Alex’s Lemonade Stand hero family member, Kaela…

  • South Brunswick athletic director named president of NJSIAA

    South Brunswick athletic director named president of NJSIAA

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) recently named Elaine McGrath as its president. McGrath is the athletic director of South Brunswick High School and was previously president of the Greater Middlesex Conference, assistant principal/athletic director at Highland Park High School, and head women’s basketball and head women’s softball coach at…