• Food, toy, clothing drives through Jan. 1

    The Byron Foundation, North Brunswick, will be holding clothing, toy and food drives through Jan. 1. Call Peter Kenny at 732-570-8208 to set up a pick up or delivery time.

  • Friends of the Library offering coupons

    The Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library invites residents to begin or renew a membership with the Friends for as little as $10. Those who sign up will receive generous coupons thanking them for their support. All new and renewed Friends receive library discount coupons. The greater the membership level, the bigger the perks.…

  • Auditions for ‘The Producers’ Jan. 3

    The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services has announced The Producers as this year’s 43rd annual community theater musical. Director Michael Hritz is seeking principals as well as a diverse adult ensemble, and stresses that no roles have been precast. No experience is necessary. Vocal and dialogue auditions in the music room…

  • David Broza to play at Anshe Emeth

    David Broza, international guitarist and singer-songwriter, will make his only scheduled appearance in New Jersey at a gala concert at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, on Dec. 25 at 3 p.m. Praised as an Israeli icon, Broza performs in Hebrew, Spanish and English, blending powerful flamenco rhythms with intricate rock ’n’…

  • Homeless Person’s Memorial Day Dec. 21

    North Brunswick will host the 2012 National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day event 5-6 p.m. Dec. 21 at the municipal building, 710 Hermann Road. The public event will focus on lives lost this year and in past years from causes directly related to homelessness. Focus will be placed on Middlesex County and the destruction caused by…

  • Now cats are singing ‘Jingle Bells’ too

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Word has it that there aren’t many shopping days left until Christmas. In fact, folks say you should act now, as supplies are dwindling. Is it just me, or does that make you cranky? The big holiday seems to be closing in around me at lightning pace. I still…

  • NBTHS adopts school destroyed by hurricane

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Students and staff at North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) reached across school districts and lent a helping hand to those in need following Hurricane Sandy. The Lavallette Elementary School, located in Lavallette, Ocean County, was one of the schools destroyed as a result of the storm.…

  • It’s not the end of the world

    Scholar debunks theory that Mayas marked Dec. 21 as end of days BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Donate those stockpiled canned goods to the hungry, and repurpose that underground bunker as a hiding place for holiday gifts — which, by the way, must now be bought — because the world will not end on Dec.…

  • Piano lessons at Senior Center start Jan. 2

    A new session of piano lessons will start Jan. 2, led by instructor Gwen Cerasoli, at the South Brunswick Senior Center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. Limited appointments are still available. Both beginners and those who have played in the past are welcome. Registration should be done in person with payment. The session runs for…

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