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A love of dogs inspires fundraiser at Linwood school
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Students at Linwood Middle School in North Brunswick have been donating money in support of the North Brunswick Humane Association. KATHY CHANG NORTH BRUNSWICK — What started out as a friendly discussion about a dog has turned into a fundraising challenge at Linwood Middle School. “My students would approach me…
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Rolling around
Top: “Jackie Kenne-Die” gives a high-five during a women’s roller derby match between the New Jersey Hellrazors and the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Roller Radicals at the Kendall Park Roller Rink on May 26. The event benefited Project Sloopy, which raises awareness of brain disorders. Above: Players compete in the jam. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Middlesex students’ artwork on display
Paintings, drawings and photographs created by 50 Middlesex County students will be on display at the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison, and at the Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave., Jamesburg, throughout June. The exhibit features works produced by students who participated in the Middlesex County Arts High or Arts Middle School. Students…
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Church carnival to kick off June 11
The Immaculate Conception Church Carnival is planned for 6-11 p.m. June 11- 14 and 5-11 p.m. June 15 on the church grounds, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Admission is free of charge. The event will feature rides and games of chance; a beer garden; a food pavilion with specials (June 11, pulled pork; June 12, ribs;…
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Fundraiser to benefit Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Family and friends once again will gather to honor the memory of Michael Meehan while supporting the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey. The annual barbecue fundraiser will be held from 1-7 p.m. June 15 at North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 on Cozzens Lane. There will…
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MOMS Club meeting scheduled for June 13
The South Brunswick Moms Offering Moms Support (MOMS) Club will meet at 10 a.m. June 13 at the South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. Children are encouraged to attend with their parent. For more information, email [email protected].
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Annual Chandlee-Stout golf outing set for June 17
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The Ann Marie Chandlee-Tara Stout Foundation Annual Golf Classic will be held June 17 at the Knob Hill Golf Course in Manalapan. The foundation is committed to helping families who have a child or parent fighting cancer, offering dreams through the Make- A-Wish Foundation, and providing scholarships to graduating high…
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Humane Association hopes to ‘cat’apult pet adoptions
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The second annual Super Cat Adoption Day will be the cat’s meow on June 8. Sponsored by the North Brunswick Humane Association (NBHA), the event invites people to come and see many kittens, young adult and adult cats from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Our…
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Volunteer tries to accomplish 30 deeds by his 30th birthday
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Jonathan Verpent, formerly of North Brunswick, helps rehabilitate a Little Ferry house that was damaged by superstorm Sandy in October. Jonathan Verpent woke up on his 29th birthday last August wanting to do something different. “I have spent 29 years celebrating myself, so I wanted to do something different by…
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