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Kohl’s Cares nominations accepted through March 1
The Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program will award more than $425,000 in scholarships and prizes this year. Ranging from $50 Kohl’s gift cards to $10,000 scholarships, more than 2,300 young volunteers who have made a positive impact on their communities will be selected for awards. To nominate volunteers ages 6 to 18, visit www.kohlskids.com through March…
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Waterfront restaurant reopens three months after Sandy
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent The Barge is back. On Jan. 23, coowner Alex Vosinas reopened the Perth Amboy waterfront restaurant, which sustained $175,000 in damages from October’s superstorm Sandy. “The whole basement was destroyed,” said Vosinas, who added that the much of the restaurant, including the dining room, had to be rebuilt. He also had…
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Musical benefit for storm relief Feb. 17
Songs for Sayreville: A Benefit on Tap is planned for 1-6 p.m. Feb. 17 at Bello’s Sports Pub and Family Restaurant, 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Parlin section of Sayreville. Live music will be provided by The Rockadaddys, FOG and the Mike Lefton Express, with acoustic sets by Danny Toye and Jerry Smith and an appearance by…
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Purim carnival at B’Nai Tikvah Feb. 24
A Purim carnival will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 24 at Congregation B’Nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Ln., North Brunswick. The day will include games, prizes, a magician, a photo booth and a Passover wine tasting. Discounted tickets are available through Feb. 20 at the synagogue. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted.…
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Prom fashion show in Old Bridge Feb. 10
The Old Bridge High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) will hold its annual prom fashion show at 1 p.m. on Feb. 10 in the auditorium at the high school’s main building, 4209 Route 516, Matawan. The show, “A Knight in Paris,” will feature about 80 models, including students, Board of Education President Andrew Gonzalez,…
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Comedy Night to aid scoliosis panel
The Cheer Dream Scoliosis Foundation will hold its Comedy Night Feb. 16 at Old Bridge Elks Lodge No. 2229, Amboy Road. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Cost is $25 per person and includes the show, a spaghetti dinner, coffee, dessert, beer, wine and soda. For more information, call 732-421- 1623 or email cheerdreamfoundation @yahoo.com.
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Tickets on sale for Choir Tricky Tray
The Sayreville War Memorial High School Choir will hold its 15th annual Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in the cafeteria at the high school, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Snow date is Feb. 15. The event will feature hundreds of baskets and prizes, including a…
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Expert advice, new products will be featured at home show
Today’s homeowners put a premium on efficiency and comfort, according to a newly released survey conducted by Better Homes and Gardens. The latest products and techniques to achieve those ideals will be showcased at the 2013 Garden State Home Show, scheduled for Feb. 8-10 at the Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset. The 24th annual home…
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World Views
Seventh-grader Robert Adams was the winner of the 2013 Sayreville Middle School Geography Bee, which took place on Feb. 1 at the school. Pictured with him is history teacher Claire Craft. PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHY MAZUR
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