Category: archives
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‘Dr. Jazz’ bringing elixir to library
Whether you enjoy new tunes or old standards, a performance by Dr. Karen Fanta Zumbrunn and her jazz trio at the Manville Public Library next week will offer something for all jazz fans. The free concert is set for 7 p.m. May 15. The trio will be performing pieces from Dr. Zumbrunn’s new CD "Snowfall,"…
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Renowned area artist leaves legacy of courage
George J. Ivers, a Monroe resident and world-renowned artist, died of complications from Parkinson’s disease at the age of 78 at the Merwick Nursing Home in Princeton on May 8. By:Casha Caponegro George J. Ivers, a Monroe resident and world-renowned artist, died of complications from Parkinson’s disease at the age of 78 at the Merwick…
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"Camelot" performance
Friday, May 18 — Saturday, May 19 At 8 p.m. on Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19, Stormy Night Productions will present their first production, "Camelot." The performance will be held at Playhouse 22, 210 Dunham’s Corner Road. Tickets are $9 for adults, $6 for seniors/ students. To reserve tickets, call Playhouse 22 at…
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Making the roads safer
Knights of Columbus organize community blessing for vehicles from hot rods to boats By:John Patten It may not impress insurance agents, but having your vehicle blessed may help make travels safer. That’s at least one of the goals of Saturday’s second annual Knights of Columbus "Blessing of the Bikes," held in the parking lot at…
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Museum exhibit looks back on education
By:Brian Shappell Nearly all longtime township residents can identify with the newest exhibit at the Cranbury Museum titled "School Days." The summer exhibit, which opened Sunday, features photographs, clothing, books and plenty of personal items that span more than 115 years of education in the township. "This exhibit represents an entire history of education here…
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Gas still cheap, but no bargain for our society
PACKET EDITORIAL, May 11 By: Packet Editorial Folks who remember the very first Arab oil embargo the one back in 1973 that forced motorists to wait in line for hours to get a few precious gallons of gasoline until New Jersey and other hard-hit states imposed rationing based on license plate numbers aren’t…
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Chorale prepares to ‘Sing Out!’
The group will welcome several visiting professional performers in its annual spring concert May 20. By: Michael Arges From traditional spirituals and patriotic favorites to Bill Monroe and Gordon Lightfoot, audience members will have a chance to learn about the development of American music and have fun doing it at the spring concert of the…
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Church serves lunchfor Manville seniors
Emmanuel Baptist Church fills with happy diners By:John Patten More than 150 local seniors proved there may be such a thing as a "free lunch" Saturday. Free, that is, if you don’t take into consideration all of the work of the Emanuel Baptist Church members who prepared, served and organized the event. According to Pastor…
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‘Rigid’ traditions help mourners
In our continuing series looking at the grieving process, local Jewish leaders discuss the traditional ways in which Jews grieve for loved ones. By: Michael Arges Note: This is the second in a series examining the grieving process. Though Jewish rituals of mourning may seem restrictive, Jewish teachers agree that they can be a great…
