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The Roadies to perform charity concert Nov. 9
On Nov. 9 at Gambino’s Inn, 284 Remsen Ave., New Brunswick, DJ Phil Forti of North Brunswick and The Roadies will hold a benefit to help the Jersey Shore following the devastation of Tropical Storm Sandy. Dinner and music will start at 9 p.m. Donations of new and clean blankets, men’s and women’s socks, flashlights…
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Relief fund launched for N.J. residents impacted by Sandy
Gov. Chris Christie and First Lady Mary Pat Christie have announced the formation of the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund to help residents impacted by the superstorm that wrought damage and destruction in New Jersey last week. “As recovery efforts continue, we know that even greater needs will become apparent for our families who…
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Make a Difference Day
Top left: Pete Clark, principal of North Brunswick Township High School, volunteers with his students to clean up the Sept. 11 memorial site in the North Village Shopping Center as part of “Make a Difference Day” on Oct. 28. Above: Doug Zimmerman, a Boy Scout leader for Milltown Troop 33, volunteers. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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So. Brunswick Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11
A Veterans Day observance ceremony will be held at the monument in front of the South Brunswick Municipal Building, 540 Ridge Road (Route 522), South Brunswick, at 11 a.m. Nov. 11. Guest speakers include South Brunswick Mayor Frank Gambatese and Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman; the Rev. John Maltby and Rabbi Mendy Carlebach will offer prayers;…
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Skull Riders motorcycle ride to be held Nov. 10
The Skull Riders annual Halloween motorcycle ride was postponed due to Hurricane Sandy. It will now take place on Nov. 10. The ride will begin at 6:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 5 p.m. at VFW Post 9111, 11 Henderson Road, Kendall Park section of South Brunswick. Candy will be supplied for riders to hand…
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Gary Cooper receives JASPER Award
South Brunswick resident Gary Cooper received a Gold JASPER Award for Excellence in Writing in the speech category at the 38th annual JASPER Awards presentation on Oct. 12. Cooper received the recognition for a speech he gave during the 2011 Memorial Day service at American Legion Post 401 in Monmouth Junction. The award was presented…
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Businesses do their best to help residents weather the storm
A few area retailers were able to stay open, providing food and charging stations BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Bread, chips, water and canned goods. Those were the items most in demand at the A&P Supermarket on Amboy Avenue in Edison, according to store managers, as Hurricane Sandy swept through on Oct. 29, causing widespread…
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Scholarship deadline is Nov. 15
The Marna Pal Memorial Scholarship Fund will be giving away its first seven scholarships this year. These scholarships are available to all students between the ages of 17 and 25 residing in New Jersey. The student must be a senior in high school or higher and planning on or currently pursuing higher education. The application…
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Girl Scouts volunteers are needed
The Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ (GSCSNJ) is seeking adult volunteers to help girls reach their fullest potential. Adults can choose from direct service positions such as troop leaders and program facilitators, as well as indirect service positions such as website managers and adult training facilitators. GSCSNJ helps build girls of courage, confidence,…
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