Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar
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Greek carnival set for Aug. 3-7 at church
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church will sponsor its Carnival by the Bay 5-10 p.m. Aug. 3, 4 and 5, and 2-10 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7 on the church grounds, Sadowski Parkway andWisteria Street, PerthAmboy, on the waterfront. Event highlights will include rides, games and authentic Greek cuisine such as gyros, souvlaki and loukoumades (Greek…
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Meeting to feature political folk music
Aprogram of political folk music will be presented at the next meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township planned for 10 a.m. Aug. 17 in the courtroom of the Monroe Township Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. Guest will be Sharleen Leahey, guitarist and political satirist. The public is invited to attend. For more…
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‘Mao’s Last Dancer’ coming to film fest
The Summer International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will continue on Aug. 2 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of “Mao’s Last Dancer,” a 2009 film from Australia. The movie, rated PG, tells the true story of Chinese ballet dancer Li Cunxin who defects to the United States.…
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Car wash to support breast-cancer patient
The LadiesAuxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will sponsor a car wash 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 31 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Proceeds from the event will benefit a breast-cancer patient. Cost is $5-$7 per car. For more information, call 732-254-9674.
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Rock, blues on tap at Polanka Vets Park
Polanka Veterans Park, 209 William St., South River, will be hosting a classic rock/blues musical band on July 31 and Aug. 28. The Rev. Slapjaw will be performing, starting at 4 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, contact 732-254-8800 or [email protected].
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Neighbor, responders credited for saving life
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer MONROE — Karen Krenzel could only make a phone call last March when her husband, Rich, suffered a medical emergency, and hope that those responding could save his life. Her husband, Rich, suffered a massive heart attack and stopped breathing at the family’s Monroe home. Karen called for an ambulance…
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Shop owners: Business cools off in record heat
BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer I t seems last weekend’s record- breaking temperatures didn’t have local residents screaming for ice cream. Some area ice cream shop owners said sales have cooled off during the brutal heat wave that saw temperatures rise to triple digits around Middlesex County. Mike Patterson, owner of What’s the Scoop? in…
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French drama next up at film fest
The Summer International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will continue on July 26 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of “Mademoiselle Chambon,” a 2009 romantic drama from France. The film, which is not rated, tells the story of a happily married man who is tempted to cheat on…
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Organization session on tap at E.B. Library
Professional organizer Katie Tracy will offer a program at 7 p.m. July 21 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Tracy will outline the eight steps needed to organize any space. Guests will learn about the supplies required for an organizing session, how to make sense of what one has, and how…
