Category: Sentinel-NBS Calendar
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Mason Gross concert series begins July 7
The 2007 Mason Gross summer series will begin July 7 with a performance by Rutgers Jazz Faculty at 8 p.m. at Bettenbender Plaza. “Summer Serenade” featuring voice and piano faculty from Mason Gross School of the Arts will be July 14 at 8 p.m. at Nicholas Music Center. The pop klezmer sextet Isle of Klezbos…
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Area students take part in ‘Quarters for Cure’
The “Quarters for the Cure” campaign to fight cancer concluded last month and raised approximately $24,000 for research, patient care, and programs at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick. During the campaign, students from elementary, middle and high schools statewide collected pocket change to fill a 5-gallon water jug. Local schools that took…
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S.B. Library film festival begins July 11
South Brunswick Public Library will present its summer international film festival beginning with “Heading South” (Canada/France 2005, not rated) July 11. “Tsotsi” (South Africa/United Kingdom 2005, rated R) will be July 18, and “Feat and Trembling” (France 2003, not rated) July 25. “I’m Not Scared” (UK/Italy/Spain 2003, rated R) will be shown Aug. 1. “Noi”…
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Compass program at D&R State Park July 7
Delaware and Raritan (D&R) Canal State Park, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston section of South Brunswick, will present a program on compass basics July 7 at 1 p.m. Attendees will spend 1 1/2 hours learning how to interpret topographic maps and using a magnetic compass, followed by orienteering on a small outdoors course. Compasses will be…
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National Night Out slated in No. Brunswick
The North Brunswick Police Department will host National Night Out Aug. 7 from 6-9 p.m. at the new Emergency Services Building, 23 Dawn Way. There will be public safety tips and tours, hot food, refreshments, live entertainment, giveaways, a water slide, airbrush and face painting and sand art. The free event is sponsored by the…
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Events raise $3,800 for Michael Meehan Fund
Two fundraisers held during June raised $3,800 for The Michael Meehan Emergency Medication Fund through the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey. An event at the Deko Lounge, Sayreville, raised $600, and a family and friends barbecue at Fire Company No. 3, North Brunswick, raised $3,200 through ticket sales, door prizes and raffles. The 26-year-old resident…
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Identity theft program at N.B. Library June 28
Detective David Varga of the North Brunswick Police Department will present a program about identity theft June 28 at 7 p.m. at North Brunswick Library, 880 Hermann Road. He will discuss the types of theft, such as mail, phone, and Internet fraud and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim. A question-and-answer period will…
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Entries accepted for Sept. 11 poetry contest
The North Brunswick September 11 Committee is now accepting entries for its poetry contest for students in grades K-12. Students are asked to write a poem about what Sept. 11 means to them. The entry deadline is July 12. The winner will read the poem during a memorial ceremony Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. across…
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Art classes begin July 3 at S.B. Senior Center
South Brunswick Senior Center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, has announced it will offer art classes this summer. “Painting on Silk” begins July 3 at 1 p.m. and runs for four Tuesdays. Attendees will learn how to create works of art that can either be worn and hung on the wall…
