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Goddard is drop-off site for coat collection
The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road (Route 527), Old Bridge, is serving as a collection site for the 16th annual Jersey Cares coat drive. Donations of gently used, clean coats may be dropped off at the school 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays through Dec. 14. Contributions will be…
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S.A. begins holiday decorating contest
South Amboy is sponsoring its Holiday Home Decorating Contest for residents. All homes entered must be completely decorated by Dec. 5. The winner will receive a $100 prize and a photo collage of the decorated home. For more information, call the recreation office at 732-316-8212.
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Girls invited to free field hockey clinic
A free Old Bridge field hockey clinic for girls in kindergarten through eighth grade — sponsored by Valerie Bechtold of Old Bridge as part of her journey to a Girl Scout Gold Award — is scheduled for 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Grade Nine Center Gym in front of Old Bridge High School, Route…
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Post-Sandy conference for small businesses
“Post Sandy: NJ Moving Forward,” a free conference for all small businesses in New Jersey, will take place at 9 a.m. Dec. 3 in the Rutgers Inn and Conference Center. A group of experts will discuss disaster preparedness, business loans, plans for marketing in 2012, and more. For more information, visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event? oeidk=a07e6mwj89t49ea9c0e&llr=fllphocab.
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Coach Bag Bingo planned for Nov. 30
The Immaculate Conception Athletic Association will host a Coach Bag Bingo Nov. 30 in the cafeteria at Immaculate Conception School, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Games will begin at 7 p.m. The Coach handbag prizes have a retail value of $200- $400 each. Nine games of bingo will be played,…
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Storm victims may apply for food benefits
The Christie administration recently announced that it will implement a federal food-assistance benefit for individuals and families in certain counties, who are not already enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). An estimated 100,000 households hardest hit by superstorm Sandy may be eligible for at least $200 in electronic benefits. All applications must be…
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Recent City Council meeting goes smoothly in South Amboy
Residents’ antagonism resulting from Sandy not as prevalent BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — In a week’s time, the level of antagonism between residents and the City Council over how the city handled post-Sandy operations has significantly subsided. Whereas at the Nov. 14 meeting, residents and council members argued openly about what residents felt…
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‘Soul’ searching
SWMHS theater group to stage ‘Sold My Soul’ The Sayreville War Memorial High School Theatre Society will present director Michael A. Piccuirro’s “Sold My Soul for Rock and Roll” 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at the high school, Washington Road. Based on a 14th-century play by Shakespeare’s contemporary, Christopher Marlowe, the production deals…
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Sayreville family runs with the idea to support charities
Joe Vanore will run a half-marathon to fight against Crohn’s disease, help hurricane victims SAYREVILLE — A local family that is active in the fight against Crohn’s disease and colitis is bringing their talents to Las Vegas. The Vanore family of Sayreville has participated in a number of walks and other fundraisers for the notoriously…
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