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O.B. comic hopes career will continue to balloon
Steve Wands is known for his word balloons and dialogue boxes BY CHUCK O’DONNELL Correspondent Steve Wands OLD BRIDGE — If Steve Wands is doing his job right, you will never notice his work. It comes with the territory when you’re a comic book letterer and you are tasked with marrying a writer’s script to…
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Youth orchestra to play at holiday concert
The Bravura Youth Orchestra will present its holiday concert 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Calvary Korean United Methodist Church, 572 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Admission is free of charge; however, free-will donations will benefit hurricane relief. The orchestra, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide music education to youth, is made up of 70…
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Cookbook author to speak at library
Dena Price, a local cookbook author and recipe blogger, will offer a presentation beginning at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Price’s cookbook, “The Everything Kosher Slow Cooker Cookbook,” contains 300 recipes that, as the author says, “just happen to be kosher.” The talk…
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Volunteers needed for auxiliary police
Sayreville Auxiliary Police is seeking new members to join its volunteer force. Interested applicants must be 18 years of age or older, be able to pass a criminal background check and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Applications may be downloaded from www.sayrevillepoliceaux.org, or a letter of interest may be sent to Sayreville Police…
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Seminar to address weight-loss surgery
Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division, will sponsor a seminar titled “Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for Me?” 7-8 p.m. Dec. 10 in Auxiliary Hall B and C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital, Ferry Road between routes 9 and 18. Dr. Oluseun Sowemimo will lead a discussion on several…
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Sayreville school calendar adjusted to make up days
School will be held on some holidays, part of spring break SAYREVILLE — Spring break will be shortened to make up for school time lost because of Hurricane Sandy. Sayreville schools were closed for seven days after the hurricane struck New Jersey on Oct. 29. Board of Education President Michael Macagnone explained that two days…
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Red’s Barber Shop leaving Main Street after 25 years
Owner will still cut hair; no new location set SAYREVILLE — After 25 years on Main Street, Red’s Barber Shop closed its doors on Nov. 30 due to a change in landlords. The barber, who has been in Sayreville for 40 years, has no plans to put down his comb and scissors, even if his…
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Sounds of ‘Messiah’ to fill Parlin theater
Handel’s “Messiah,” featuring “The Hallelujah Chorus,” will be performed with full orchestra and featured soloists 2 p.m. Dec. 15 and 6 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Tickets cost $12 each. To reserve, call 732-553-1153. For credit-card payment, log on to www.smstc.org. Tickets also may be…
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House-decorating contest under way
The Sayreville Recreation Department is sponsoring its annual Holiday House-Decorating Contest. Registration deadline is Dec. 11. Judging will take place Dec. 13. Winners will be announced Dec. 17. For more information and to register, call 732-390-7092 or 732-390-7096.
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