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Crafters sought for Dec. 1 show at church
The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church is seeking crafters for its annual Craft Show set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 1 at the church, 429 Main St., across from the post office. Rental cost is $25 per table. Snacks will be available. For more information and to reserve, call the church at 732-251-9277 and…
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Artist in Residence rescheduled at library
Due to Hurricane Sandy, the Artist in Residence program originally scheduled for Nov. 3 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, has been rescheduled to 1- 3 p.m. Dec. 1. The public is invited to watch artist Stephen Kennedy paint a landscape from a photograph. The event is offered in collaboration with the…
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Local communities embrace Small Business Saturday
Many downtown businesses offer discount sales Nov. 24 BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer While national retailers are heavily focused on Black Friday and its earlier start, small businesses are looking forward to a day set aside just for them — Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24. This third annual event is a national effort to encourage…
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Talk to shed light on Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Robert Moss, a Sherlock Holmes aficionado and member of the Baker Street Irregulars (a Holmes fan club) will speak at the next meeting of Sisters in Crime/Central Jersey (SinC/CJ) planned for Dec. 1 at the Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Ave. The talk will begin at 11:30 a.m.; admission is free of charge. Moss,…
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FEMA warns of fraudsters
As many Garden State residents work to recover from Hurricane Sandy, state and federal officials are warning of a danger lurking around the corner: phony building contractors and other scam artists attempting to take advantage of homeowners’ vulnerability. FEMA has provided a list of some of the fraudsters’ most common schemes: Phony housing inspectors:…
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Artists of Anshe Emeth highlighted in juried exhibit during December
NEW BRUNSWICK — More than 30 local artists will be exhibiting their work at ArtWorks, a juried art exhibit and sale at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple during December. The collectible works on exhibit have been displayed in museums and galleries and have won prizes at other juried exhibitions. The artwork include oil paintings, ceramics, sculpture,…
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Ryan’s Pub holds children’s pajama, book drive
Ryan’s Pub, 299 Spotswood Englishtown Road, Monroe, will conduct its second annual Children’s New Pajama and Book Collection Dec. 14-16. Donations of new children’s pajamas (all sizes acceptable) and new, positive books are sought. Part Irish pub, part sports bar, and all family friendly, Ryan’s has partnered with the Pajama Program, a nonprofit organization that…
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Voices of 9/11 seeks personal stories
The nonprofit Voices of September 11th is seeking people willing to share their stories from Sept. 11. Participants’ experiences will become part of the permanent collection in the Voices of September 11th Living Memorial archive. Participants will meet with the organization at the nonprofit’s New Brunswick office. Those who wish to share their stories are…
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Holiday concert set for Playhouse 22
Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s community theater, will present “Enjoy the Holidays with Patsy Palma and Friends,” on Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. Patsy Palma, of Sayreville, and his friends and family will present a medley of popular and festive Christmas songs along with well-known classic oldies. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased online at…
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