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Dinosaur show, fossil dig coming to library
“Dinosaurs Rock: The Fossil Adventure,” an exhibit, show and fossil dig, is set for 11 a.m. June 24 at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. A Dinosaurs Rock expert instructor will guide youngsters through the presentation. Participants will see the prehistoric handson interactive show, touch specimens and dig for fossils. The program will feature…
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Eight writers to speak on joint authorship
Eight women writers from Central Jersey who collaborated on a published mystery novel will offer a presentation during the Sisters in Crime/Central Jersey (SinC/CJ) event scheduled for June 29 at the Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Ave. The women will share the secrets of how they coordinated their efforts. The authors of “The Sandcastle Mysteries:…
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Farmers market to be held at ice cream shop
Cookies & Cream ice cream shop, 365 Spotswood-Englishtown Road, Monroe, will hold a flea market/crafters fair/farmers market from noon to 5 p.m. June 23 in the parking lot of the Suburban Plaza. An antique car show will be held on every other Sunday thereafter, alternating with the farmers market.
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Synagogues plan June 23 blood drive
A Tri-Synagogue Blood Drive, sponsored by Young Israel of East Brunswick, the East Brunswick Jewish Center and Temple B’nai Shalom, all East Brunswick, is set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 23 at Young Israel of East Brunswick, 193 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. To sign up for time slot or for more information,…
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Monroe couple honored for volunteer efforts
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer MONROE — Two of Monroe’s own will be recognized on the national level for their volunteer efforts in the community. Kam Attwal-Kaila and Sunny Kaila were presented with the Kidney & Urology Foundation of America’s Humanitarian Award during the organization’s June 18 fundraising event, “The Winning Spirit: A Celebration of…
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JFVS forming new bereavement group
Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County will conduct a new bereavement group for parents who have lost adult children. The group will meet 4-5 p.m. Thursdays beginning July 18 at the JFVS Monroe office, Concordia Shopping Center, Perrineville Road. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 732-777-1940 or 609-395-7979.
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Fire truck muster returns to Jamesburg
The Tri-County Chapter of the Society for the Appreciation and Preservation of Antique Motorized Fire Apparatus will present its annual fire truck muster and related festivities on June 23 at Thompson Park, Jamesburg. A fire truck parade will begin around 10 a.m. leading into the park, located at the intersection of Forsgate Drive and Perrineville…
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JCP&L touts changes made since Sandy
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Jersey Central Power & Light President James Fakult fields questions from the media at the JCP&L offices in Middletown. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Local officials lauded Jersey Central Power & Light’s (JCP&L’s) new communications initiatives, which are designed to provide more timely and accurate information during power outages. In a…
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Breakfast, car wash to benefit Nicole’s Heart
A pancake breakfast and car wash fundraiser to benefit Nicole’s Heart will be held at Applebee’s, 55 Route 9, Manalapan on June 22. Breakfast in Applebee’s from 8-10 a.m. will be followed by a car wash from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot. Breakfast tickets are $10 for ages 13 and up,…
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