Category: Sentinel-NBS Calendar
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Meet the beetles on local cable access stations
By now many residents have heard of the appearance of the Asian long-horned beetle in Middlesex and other counties in New Jersey. The find is significant because Asian long-horned beetles, or ALB, have caused serious tree losses in New York, Chicago and Jersey City. This voracious insect has no known predators and, if left unattended,…
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Community education classes begin Oct. 5
Registration for the fall classes offered by South Brunswick Community Education is still under way, with some classes beginning Oct. 5. Registration forms are in the fall community school brochure at libraries, the Board of Education, and other locations. Classes offered include fitness, hobby classes, meditation, interior design, art, computer courses and cooking. A trip…
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Library to sponsor Oct. 7 blood drive
The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will hold a blood drive from 4-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 7. The Blood Center of New Jersey will conduct the drive. A bloodmobile will be on location in the library parking lot. Free cholesterol screenings will be available for all blood donors. For more information, call (732) 251-1515.
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‘All About Wheat’ at museum Oct. 3
The New Jersey Museum of Agriculture, 103 College Farm Road, North Brunswick, will present “All About Wheat” Oct. 3 from noon to 4 p.m. The event will show how wheat is planted, grown and turned into food, and will feature educational stations and crafts activities. The museum’s fall festival will be Oct. 23 from noon…
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Lectures, films, shows at center during October
The South Brunswick Senior Center will present the lecture “Love Lessons” given by Jeanette Schwartz Oct. 1. The lecture about feng shui, “A Healthy Life,” will be given Oct. 8. The lecture, “The Power of Color,” will be given Oct. 15, and “Preparing for the Holidays” Oct. 22. All lectures are at 12:30 p.m., and…
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Senior Olympics at center slated for Oct. 1
The North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place, will hold its first Senior Olympics Oct. 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Included will be bocce, golf, chess, poker, horseshoes and other competitions. Breakfast and lunch will be available. Flu shots will be given Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon, and individuals should bring…
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Registration still taken for JCC nursery school
The nursery school at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of North and South Brunswick is still registering children age 12 months and older for “Mommy & Me,” which began in September. The program is sponsored by Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick. Programs offered are “Mom & Tots” for age 12-18 months, “Mom…
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Woman’s Club presents three scholarships
The North Brunswick Woman’s Club recently presented scholarships to North Brunswick Township High School graduates Amanda Heuer and Diane Lagowski, as well a Rachel Kantenwein, a graduate of Middlesex County Vo-Tech. The scholarships represented proceeds from the club’s annual craft show and “Breakfast With Santa.” The club will host an art auction presented by Ross…
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‘Homework Buddies’ returns to library Oct. 4
South Brunswick Public Library will again offer the “Homework Buddies” tutoring program for children in grades kindergarten through six beginning Oct. 4. Teens in grades six through 12 act as tutors, and will be available Monday-Thursday from 4-8 p.m., and no appointment is required. The library is at 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction section of…
