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Metuchen library exhibiting ’70s artwork from high school
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Aside from maybe the wardrobe and the motor vehicles of the 1970s, the artwork displayed this month in the art gallery at the Metuchen Public Library has stood the test of time. Art students at Metuchen High School in the 1970s worked to create seven large, realistic paintings…
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New Hope Baptist Church to hold MLK celebration
The New Hope Baptist Church presents the 18th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at the New Hope Baptist Church, 45 Hampton St., Metuchen, 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15. This year’s theme is “Loving Your Enemies” which is the title of a sermon preached by King on Nov. 17, 1957. Although…
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Get inspired with the new film ‘Hidden Figures’
By Paul Hall In the new film Hidden Figures, we pull back the curtain to see some of the brave African-American women who worked behind the scenes to put a man into orbit and bring him back home safely. Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson) knew her math. Always ahead of boys and girls her…
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Giants’ Baker to appear at E.B. temple
The East Brunswick Jewish Center Men’s Club will host New York Giants football great Stephen Baker, “The Touchdown Maker,” at a lunch and discussion scheduled for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 29 at the synagogue, 511 Ryders Lane. Baker, who played for the Giants when the team won Super Bowl XXV, will discuss what life was…
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ESL conversation to resume at library
The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will offer the winter session of its English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation program 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning Feb. 14 and 10-11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays beginning Feb. 15. Classes, which will run for approximately 13 sessions, are open to Old Bridge…
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‘Guys and Dolls’ auditions planned for Jan. 17, 18
The Main Street Theatre Company will hold auditions for its upcoming production of the musical comedy “Guys and Dolls” 7:30-10 p.m. Jan. 17 and 18 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Old Bridge. Callbacks, by invitation only, are set for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Auditioners should prepare 16-32 bars of…
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Entries sought for snowman, snow-sculpture event
The Monroe Township Recreation Department is sponsoring its annual Snowman and Snow-Sculpture Contest. The competition, open to township residents, will run through March 31. There are two categories: Original Snowman and Most Original Snow Sculpture. Entries may be solo, team or family projects. Awards will be presented at the April meeting of the township Recreation…
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Theater company to stage ‘Proof’ this weekend
The Main Street Theatre Company will present its production of “Proof,” the drama by David Auburn, 8 p.m. Jan. 20 and 21 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Old Bridge. The play follows a young woman’s journey as she tries to find new purpose in her life as she grieves…
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Dinner, tricky tray to raise funds for youth group
St. Bernadette’s Youth Group will sponsor its annual fundraising Spaghetti Dinner and Tricky Tray 4-7 p.m. Jan. 15 at St. Bernadette’s Church, 20 Villanova Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. To reserve or for more information, call 732-501-2828.
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