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  • Poker Run will honor Russell Reisert

    Poker Run will honor Russell Reisert

    The Spotswood American Legion will hold its annual Legion Riders Pig Roast & Poker Run on Sept. 10, rain or shine, in memory of Russell Reisert. Sign in is 9-11 a.m. The part is from noon to 6 p.m. The requested donation is $20 per person. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/americanlegionpost253hall.

  • Delays expected on Spotswood-Englishtown Road

    Delays expected on Spotswood-Englishtown Road

      MONROE – Spotswood-Englishtown Road will be milled between Tenth Avenue and North State Home Road on Aug. 23 and 24. The work will take place between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Residents should expect delays and try to plan an alternate route, according to a statement prepared by the Monroe Township Police Department.  

  • Rook Run to support the Valerie Fund

    Rook Run to support the Valerie Fund

    The third annual Rook Run will begin at 10 a.m. on Sept. 25 along the Long Branch boardwalk adjacent to the Great Lawn Amphitheatre, 10 Ocean Ave. For the third year in a row, Rook Coffee has proudly partnered with The Valerie Fund, a not-for-profit organization supporting children and their families with cancer or a blood…

  • Route 27 closure expected this weekend

    Route 27 closure expected this weekend

      SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Road closures are expected on Route 27 over the course of the weekend. Route 27, between Route 518 and Promenade Boulevard, will be closed to traffic in both directions beginning 9 p.m. Aug. 26 until 6 a.m. Aug. 29. The New Jersey Department of Transportation project will install a temporary bridge ahead of…

  • Peer support group to meet Sept. 21

    SAMHAJ (South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey) will hold its Central Jersey Peer Support Group from 7:30-9 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the NAMI NJ office, 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick. Those suffering from mental illness and their loved ones may attend in a welcoming, stigma-free environment. For more information, call 732-940-0991, email [email protected]

  • Shrewsbury Chorale seeking singers Sept. 13, 20

    Shrewsbury Chorale seeking singers Sept. 13, 20

    The Shrewsbury Chorale will hold two Open Rehearsals from 7:45-10 p.m. on Sept. 13 and 20 at The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. The Shrewsbury Chorale, under the direction of Conductor Neil F. Brown, welcomes singers to observe, as rehearsals begin for the Dec. 18 concert, The Many Moods…

  • Bear sightings continue in the Brunswicks

    Bear sightings continue in the Brunswicks

    There were numerous sightings of two bear cubs and a larger bear in South Brunswick on Monday. Residents have been asked to avoid the Woodlot Park area on New Road though the bears are not posing a risk at this time, according to a statement prepared by the South Brunswick Police Department. Two bears were also…

  • 7th annual Foodstock to be held in Freehold Township

    7th annual Foodstock to be held in Freehold Township

    The seventh annual Foodstock picnic and food drive is scheduled for Oct. 15 from 1-7 p.m. on the grounds of the Freehold Township Independent Fire Company No. 1, Stillwells Corner Road, Freehold Township. There is no admission fee to Foodstock, but each attendee is encouraged to bring at least 25 pounds of non-perishable food, according…

  • Designer Bag Bingo set for Sept. 18

    Designer Bag Bingo set for Sept. 18

    The East Brunswick Jewish Center will hold Designer Bag Bingo Sept. 18 at the center, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Games begin at 1 p.m. Prizes include authentic designer handbags and accessories. Tickets cost $36 for 15 games of bingo and refreshments; additional bingo cards will be sold. No outside food…